Thursday, 2 June 2011


Real Madrid Set To Sign Benfica's Fabio Coentrao For €22m - Report

The Portugal international has long been linked with a move to Santiago Bernabeu and the deal could be completed in the coming days

02-Jun-2011 2:35:00 PM

Fabio Coentrao, Benfica
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Fabio Coentrao, Benfica


Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid are on the verge of signing Portugal international Fabio Coentrao from Benficafor a reputed fee of €22 million, Marca reports.

Madrid and Benfica have been locked in discussions for several days and a deal still seemed some way away earlier this week. However, both clubs now look to have finally reached an agreement over a valuation for the player.

The Portuguese club had initially set a €30m asking price for the highly rated wing-back, a figure that forced Bayern Munich out of the running for his signature, but an offer of €22m that could rise to €27m depending on Madrid's results in the coming seasons appears to have been accepted.

The 23-year-old has yet to agree personal terms with Madrid, but the left-back has repeatedly stated that he has set his sights on a move to Santiago Bernabeu.

Coentrao will be the fourth signing of this summer for Madrid after the previous captures of Nuri Sahin, Hamit Altintop and Jose Callejon.

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