Saturday, July 17, 2010

Leon completes Real deal

Leon completes Real deal

Attacking midfielder Pedro Leon has signed for Real Madrid from Getafe on a six-year deal.

The 23-year-old winger, who joined Getafe last year, was unveiled to the media at the Bernabeu on Friday.

Financial details of the contract were not disclosed by Real, but local media reported the deal was worth €10million (Ј8.4m).

Leon admits linking up with the Spanish giants fulfils a boyhood ambition.

"Thank you to Real Madrid for allowing me to realise a dream I have had since childhood," said Leon.

"Hopefully, I can win many titles."

a.top_betting_link_1 {background-image: url('/Images/Skysports/Icons/skybet_logo.png');background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:0% 50%;padding-left:68px;}La Liga Winner 2010/11 Win Outright: Real Madrid 6/5

Big Sam admits Guti interestKick Off: Nowak blasts ex-club, Ching stung by fans