July 27, 2006
Real Madrid claim Ruud accord
Real Madrid claim they have agreed a deal with Manchester United for Ruud van Nistelrooy, but The Red Devils have insisted they have yet to sanction the sale.
The Dutch striker is looking to leave Old Trafford after falling out of favour with Sir Alex Ferguson towards the end of last season.
He had been courted by German giants Bayern Munich and Real Madrid and it seems as if the Spanish titans have won the race for his signature.
Real have issued a statement on their website claiming the Dutchman has struck a three-year deal and they expect to unveil him before the media on Friday.
Van Nistelrooy is set to undergo a medical on Friday, ahead of a 7pm unveiling ceremony.
"Real Madrid announce they have an agreement with Manchester United for the transfer of the player Ruud van Nistelrooy," read the statement.
"The player will be contracted with the club for the next three seasons.
"He will undergo a medical on Friday morning and will be presented in the evening at 7pm at the Palco de Honor at the Santiago Bernabeu."
United have given permission for van Nistelrooy to head to Spain, but say a deal has not been done.
"We have given permission for Ruud van Nistelrooy to travel to Real Madrid for a medical," read a statement from Unitd.
"But the terms of agreement are yet to be finalised between the two clubs."
Real have been extremely active in the transfer market in recent days and should a deal be completed, van Nistelrooy will join Fabio Cannavaro and Emerson at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Spaniards have not revealed any financial details, but it is likely that they have paid a sizeable fee and this could well provide Ferguson with the leverage to strengthen his options ahead of the new season.
The Dutch striker is looking to leave Old Trafford after falling out of favour with Sir Alex Ferguson towards the end of last season.
He had been courted by German giants Bayern Munich and Real Madrid and it seems as if the Spanish titans have won the race for his signature.
Real have issued a statement on their website claiming the Dutchman has struck a three-year deal and they expect to unveil him before the media on Friday.
Van Nistelrooy is set to undergo a medical on Friday, ahead of a 7pm unveiling ceremony.
"Real Madrid announce they have an agreement with Manchester United for the transfer of the player Ruud van Nistelrooy," read the statement.
"The player will be contracted with the club for the next three seasons.
"He will undergo a medical on Friday morning and will be presented in the evening at 7pm at the Palco de Honor at the Santiago Bernabeu."
United have given permission for van Nistelrooy to head to Spain, but say a deal has not been done.
"We have given permission for Ruud van Nistelrooy to travel to Real Madrid for a medical," read a statement from Unitd.
"But the terms of agreement are yet to be finalised between the two clubs."
Real have been extremely active in the transfer market in recent days and should a deal be completed, van Nistelrooy will join Fabio Cannavaro and Emerson at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Spaniards have not revealed any financial details, but it is likely that they have paid a sizeable fee and this could well provide Ferguson with the leverage to strengthen his options ahead of the new season.
