Kiko Casilla replaces San Iker Casillas
Deal said to be worth $6.5 millions
Real Madrid have agreed terms on the transfer of Kiko Casilla of Espanyol and the Spaniard completes medical.
The first offer made by Whites' was rebuffed after Espanyol said that wanted $6.5 millions instead of the $4.3 millions. However, the second offer was made and Espanyol let him leave.
Casilla is also the replacement for long-time player and skipper Casillas who moved to Porto. The signing is Real Madrid's third this season after Danilo and Lucas Vazquez.
Casilla had a good season like Vazquez in Espanyol and will compete for a place with Keylor Navas.
He has good reflexes and positioning and for handling aerial balls.