Real Madrid president confirms Garay signing
Reuters - Monday 19 May 2008, 12:34
Real Madrid have signed Argentine
centre-back Ezequiel Garay from Racing Santander, club president
Ramon Calderon confirmed on Monday.
"We've signed Garay," Calderon told reporters during Real's
celebrations of their 31st league title with city authorities in
Madrid.
"I don't know if he will come to the club this season or
next, but we have signed a contract. He is a young player and
the signing is proof of our desire to create a young, committed
team full of enthusiasm and ambition."
The 21-year-old Argentine, who is recovering from a knee
injury, is reported to have cost Real in the region of 10
million Euros.
He has caught the eye at Racing since joining the Primera
Liga side from Newell's Old Boys in the 2005-06 season and has
made a name for himself as a pacy, confident defender with a
devastating shot from free kicks and penalties.
Garay, who may remain on loan at Racing for another season,
was linked with a possible move to Barcelona earlier this year.
(Reporting by Simon Baskett; editing by Miles Evans)