Real Madrid confirm Flavio's Borussia Dortmund move

Real Madrid sports chief Jorge Valdano has confirmed midfielder Flavio will play on-loan with Borussia Dortmund this season.

The Brazilian international held talks with both BVB and Middlesbrough and chose the Bundesliga club yesterday.

Flavio will travel to Germany this week for a medical after being left out of Real Madrid's tour of the Far East.