Real Madrid accelerate talks with Santos over Robinho
Real Madrid were locked in talks with Santos officials last night as they sought a quickfire agreement over the transfer of wing ace Robinho.
Real Madrid were locked in talks with Santos officials last night as they sought a quickfire agreement over the transfer of wing ace Robinho.
The deal was all but agreed last Friday, but the shock kidnapping of Robinho's mother has delayed negotiations. AS says the transfer will be formally announced once the player's mother is released.
Real president Florentino Perez chose to accelerate talks yesterday after Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich made a fresh move for the Brazilian. Perez wants all contracts signed so he is assured Robinho will be a Real Madrid player next season.
Santos agreed terms with Real over a £15 million transfer fee - even though Robinho's contract has a buy-out clause set at £25 million. The youngster's deal with Santos runs to 2008 and is worth £1 million-a-season.
His Real deal will earn him an initial £1.5 million-a-year.
Robinho's registration has also been broken down. Santos own 60 per cent, with his agent, Wagner Ribeiro, holding 10 per cent. The remaining 30 per cent is owned by the player, himself.