Real Madrid press Santos to publicly confirm Robinho signing

Real Madrid are pressing Santos to allow them to announce the signing of Robinho immediately at the end of the season.
 
Santos have insisted that nothing be confirmed publicly until their Copa Liberatores campaign has run its course, but Real are eager to announce Robinho's signing to satisfy fans who will be keen to see an early blow in the summer market as Barcelona celebrate their Liga triumph.

While Chelsea have also been linked with the Brazil international, Real have a verbal agreement with Robinho over a five-year contract and also a preliminary deal with Santos worth between £8 million and £12 million.

Real want to unveil Robinho as their latest galactico, in the same way they presented Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and David Beckham. The timing of Michael Owen's switch last summer from Liverpool prevented Real from celebrating his capture in the galacticos manner.

Despite his lower profile in Europe, Robinho is the biggest name in South America and ever since his signing with Real Madrid was mooted last November a campaign - led by Pele - has been raging urging him to stay in Brazil.