Sunday, July 09, 2006

Real Madrid agree £15M deal for Juventus star trio

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Real Madrid have struck a £15 million deal with Juventus for three of their star players.

The agreement was reached on Friday, which will see Fabio Cannavaro, Emerson and Gianluca Zambrotta all move to Madrid should Juve be demoted over the Calciopoli scandal. The deal includes a buy-back option for Juve once they return to Serie A.
New Real coach Fabio Capello has already discussed the arrangement with the trio and all three are open to the move. The Brazilian Emerson is excited with the idea, and has already asked for information from his compatriots Roberto Carlos, Robinho and Ronaldo about Real. Zambrotta, who has a proposal from Barcelona and another from AC Milan, also prefers the Real Madrid option.
Cannavaro is keen, but unlike his two teammates, would seriously consider dropping down a division to continue with Juve.
All three know the deal has been agreed, with Real's new director Franco Baldini reaching terms with Juve chiefs Carlo Sant'Albano and Alessio Secco on Friday.