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Man Utd miss out on targets
Written by Sawyer | 20th July 2006 | 6 Comment(s)
Real Madrid has struck up an agreement with Juventus to buy Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro and Brazilian midfielder Emerson.
The fee being touted across media sources is about £13.7million for the pair, a remarkable price for two players who may not be around for many more seasons.
However, they certainly are players who still have plenty to offer any club in the world in the short term and may prove invaluable to a Madrid team that all too often have been susceptible in defence.
The pair will be set to sign two year deals at the Bernabeu after their summer holidays, with the additional option for a third year.
''Real Madrid can confirm it has reached an agreement with Juventus over the signing of Fabio Cannavaro and Emerson,'' read a club statement, which is hopefully more accurate than their recent van Nistelrooy claim.
''The agreement was finalised this Wednesday evening in Turin by sporting director Predrag Mijatovic.''
''The players are currently on holiday and will be presented at the Bernabeu after signing their respective contracts.''
It was believed Manchester United was also interested in some of the players that will depart Turin following the scandal and Sir Alex Ferguson will be disappointed to have been beaten on this occasion.
United are still believed to be on the trail of Fernando Torres, but he would only be a direct replacement for van Nistelrooy which still leaves Ferguson needing to strengthen other areas of the team.
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Comments
Comment by Nistelrooy on Thursday 20 July 2006 @ 7:22pm
Comment by Emerson on Thursday 20 July 2006 @ 6:17pm
I'm honoured by the interest of Madrid too,I will sign the contract
Comment by Cannavaro on Thursday 20 July 2006 @ 6:49pm
I'm honoured by the interest of Madrid,I will sign the contract
Comment by Your name here on Thursday 20 July 2006 @ 6:13pm
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Comment by Red Rupert on Thursday 20 July 2006 @ 4:51pm
Another f**kin journo in Lala land. So, Victor Predictor (Jesus Christ!) since when have United been after Canavaro and Emerson? Is it any wonder nobody has left a comment?
Comment by Matt on Thursday 20 July 2006 @ 4:46pm
They have only agreed a fee for them, its all premature, look at them with the Ruud scenario, they thought they had got him, they didnt even get an offer accepted, i think Cannavaro and Emerson will have other offers or enquiries and will mull over them before signing anything at Real.
Hey count me in,I guess we'll all sign the bloody damn contract huh...YaReeBa Eypa