Real signs Isco from Malaga
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June 28, 2013, Friday
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REAL Madrid secured the transfer of midfielder Francisco "Isco" Alarcon from Malaga yesterday, adding one of Europe's most prized young players to its already star-studded squad.
Real announced on its website that the 21-year-old, who will reportedly cost around 30 million euros (US$39 million), had agreed to a five-year contract.
Isco helped Malaga reach the Champions League quarterfinals last season and guided Spain to the European Under-21 title this summer.
Malaga said in a statement that it wanted "to thank Isco and his family for their commitment, implication and impeccable behavior while at Malaga."
Neither club released the financial details of the transfer.
Manchester City was reportedly also interested in drawing Isco away from Malaga, especially after hiring his former coach Manuel Pellegrini. But Real president Florentino Perez could hardly let another desired player slip away after losing the bidding war for Brazil star Neymar to Barcelona.
After Malaga lured him away from Valencia in 2011, Isco quickly blossomed into a well-rounded attacking threat. He netted 12 goals in all competitions last season.
Isco will now have to compete for playing time with a group of attacking players that features Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil, and Luka Modric, while media reports also point to the possible arrival of Uruguay forward Luis Suarez from Liverpool.
Real hired Carlo Ancelotti as manager on Wednesday to replace Jose Mourinho after he returned to Chelsea following a season without a major trophy.
Real announced on its website that the 21-year-old, who will reportedly cost around 30 million euros (US$39 million), had agreed to a five-year contract.
Isco helped Malaga reach the Champions League quarterfinals last season and guided Spain to the European Under-21 title this summer.
Malaga said in a statement that it wanted "to thank Isco and his family for their commitment, implication and impeccable behavior while at Malaga."
Neither club released the financial details of the transfer.
Manchester City was reportedly also interested in drawing Isco away from Malaga, especially after hiring his former coach Manuel Pellegrini. But Real president Florentino Perez could hardly let another desired player slip away after losing the bidding war for Brazil star Neymar to Barcelona.
After Malaga lured him away from Valencia in 2011, Isco quickly blossomed into a well-rounded attacking threat. He netted 12 goals in all competitions last season.
Isco will now have to compete for playing time with a group of attacking players that features Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil, and Luka Modric, while media reports also point to the possible arrival of Uruguay forward Luis Suarez from Liverpool.
Real hired Carlo Ancelotti as manager on Wednesday to replace Jose Mourinho after he returned to Chelsea following a season without a major trophy.
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