Real Madrid set to announce Robinho capture

Real Madrid are set to make their signing of Santos whiz Robinho public next month after his mother was freed by kidnappers last week.

Real are believed to have already struck a deal with Santos for the Brazil international, but nothing was to be confirmed until his mother was safe.

Robinho is said to have resisted a bigger offer from Chelsea to commit to Real and said last month: "I would be very happy if I signed for Madrid and the contacts with this club has left me very happy."

"Ronaldo is my favorite player and I want to play with him one day. I someday hope to win many titles there."