Real Madrid sign Kiko Casilla from Espanyol

 

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. 

Real Madrid sign Lucas Vazquez

Five best signings Real Madrid can do this summer

 

With the transfer window at grabs, We take a look at five best signings for Rafa Benitez

Ramos may leave this summer and the most suitable replacement is an Argentine.

The transfer window is wide open and its full of cash and competition now to bring world's finest footballers to their respective clubs. And a team like Real Madrid are never bad during these days and they look to bring the world's best to the city. 

The last decade saw the likes of Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo Nazario de Lima, David Beckham and Roberto Carlos all play in the Whites' shirt. The new generation is enjoying Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Kaka, Ozil and Toni Kroos.

Meanwhile, this summer is more special in case Sergio Ramos leaves. So, Rafa Benitez must buy some of the below to fix the team.

                                                             BERND LENO

  

A good replacement and a competitor for club icon Casillas. David De Gea was the favourite but Manchester United recently said 'No' to a Spanish journalist. Since Madrid said it would go with 'Plan B' and Leno has been their target.

Bernd Leno is a better replacement De Gea because too many high-profile players in a single team affects the morality. On the other hand, Leno is quite a good boy at the dressing room and he has got great reflexes. 

The only thing that could prevent him from transferring to Madrid is his fame. This guy is highly underrated. He is actually the second best in Bundesliga. Some of his memorable performances this season are against Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munchen.

It is also good to watch and analyse player before buying him. So here you go:

                                                 DAVID DE GEA

 

David De Gea (called David De Heeyae) is the ultimate transfer target this season. The Spaniard had turned into world's best under LVG and is set to leave this summer. However, he has refused to extend his contract that runs out next season. If he becomes a free agent, then Real Madrid will have him.

Meanwhile, Manchester United have come up with a deal that would see a swap between Ramos and De Gea. But the deal is largely refused and United's all offers are rebuffed until an offer of around 65 million pound sterling is made. 

The Red Army has also warned that if they are told to pay big on Ramos, then De Gea will be sold as world's highest-paid goalkeeper.

De Gea had his best season in 2014-2015 and he is the key to United's top four finish. His ability in shot stopping, handling and reflexes has made him one of world's current best. The most memorable performance was against four English giants: Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton.

Watch amazing saves of David De Gea at:
                                                   David De Gea: Thank You for Fabulous Saves

                                                  AYMERIC LAPORTE

 

The young French is so underrated but is linked with Manchester United. He isn't under Perez's radar but this 21-year-old would be one for the future.

Though Athletic Bilbao fell out this season, this guy was still remarkable. He had a spectacular time against Real Madrid last couple of seasons and is a good replacement for Ramos if the Spaniard leaves.

He is well-loved by San Memes and is famous for his heading skills. Laporte has an impressive heading record and an excellent tackling ability. He is also a good last-man and surely his move to United will only make them better.

But the only thing he gets differenciated from Ramos is that he lacks the leadership skills the Spaniard possess. And since he isn't under Real's sight, it would be highly unlikely to see him at Santiago Bernabeau next season. 

But if I was given Perez duty, then I would have made the deal just because of his skills and moreover, age. Aymeric Laporte:
                                          Aymeric Laporte Skills
                                          Aymeric Laporte - Goals and Skills - 2014-2015

                                               NICOLAS OTAMENDI

 

'The Wall With A Beard'. Surely, the best defender this season in La Liga. Otamendi has grown big this season and is responsible for Valencia's progress to Champions League after two long years.

The defender is Manchester United's-who wants all the players in the world-top target. He also tops Real Madrid's centre-back wishlist if Ramos leaves.

Talking of him, Otamendi has displayed beautiful football with Valencia and grabbed up six MOTM awards, the highest for any defender in La Liga this season. He is also excellent when it comes to defending and wins most of the aerial duels like Ramos.

His sliding tackles are clueless and it is impossible to get rid of them. And he is famous for shutting down the two leaders of football: Ronaldo and Messi. The other cannibals in his list include Neymar, Suarez, Bale and Benzema. This guy is also chosen as La Liga Best Defender of the Season by WhoScored.com.

Nicolas Otamendi has good feat in delivering long balls, something that Ramos lack. He is a good leader like the Spaniard and the most memorable performance was with the two best teams in the world: FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF.

He scores goals and that shows his goodness in attack. And moreover, he scored 6 goals this season compared to Ramos 4 and five of them with headers from corners and free-kicks and one with a low shot.

And who else would forget his header against Madrid in Mestalla after he leaped higher than Ramos to end the 22-game-winning streak. Above all, the beard. It is something more feary than a verbal talk.

Definetely, this guy is the most suitable replacement for Sergio Ramos. If you search on Youtube, you will get lots on him. Some of his best performances are:
                                                 Nicolas Otamendi vs Real Madrid 2015
                                                 Nicolas Otamendi vs Barcelona
                                                 Nicolas Otamendi Crazy Defensive Skills

                                                SERGIO "KUN" AGUERO


The deal of the year. Real Madrid will make an another historic move by completing the signing of Manchester City and Argentine striker Sergio Aguero. The deal would be their highest this year.

But it would cost around 90 million euros for the Argentine to bring him to Spain next season. However, Perez is famous for big money moves with six of world's ten top transfers under his name. This include Bale, Ronaldo and James who conquer the top-three respectively alongwith Zidane, Kaka and Luis Figo.

Aguero's return to Madrid after he left Atleti to join the BPL giants would make him the third highest paid player in the team. Meanwhile, Aguero is a must wanted deal to replace Benzema who was poor last season and is on his way to Arsenal this summer.

And Aguero with Ronaldo and Bale would be amazing to watch and they could bring back their EPL stunners to Spain.

Statistically, Aguero is the top scorer in Premier League and has turned into a lethal striker last season. His 22 goals for city for City has helped them to finish second in the league behind Chelsea. He has a better finishing skill than Benzema and reads the game well.

The Argentine is compared to Luis Suarez and his importance in Madrid right now will motivate his move. Moreover, the fans want him but at present, Aguero is in Chile playing with Argentina who are through to the finals and face the hosts this Saturday. Some of his best clips are:
                                                Sergio Aguero All goals and Assists
                                                Sergio Aguero Goals and Skills
Thanks for reading.

Transfer Hit: Martin Odegaard confirmed, Lucas Silva ready



Real Madrid sign 16-year-old teen and is set for Cruzeiro midfielder.

Martin Odegaard and Lucas Silva are Real Madrid's winter signing.

Norwegian wonder kid, Martin Odegaard has joined Real Madrid at a fee of 3 million euros and a salary of around 80,000 euros per week. Meanwhile, Brazillian Lucas Silva is set for the Whites' after Cruzeiro club vice-president confirmed that its a done deal.

PROFILE OF MARTIN ODEGAARD:

Martin Odegaard was born to Hans Erik Odegaard on December 17, 1998 at Drammen in Norway. He has three sibilings: Emillie Odegaard, Mari Odegaard and Kristoffer Odegaard. However, he was set to be supporting Liverpool during secondary school. Martin Odegaard looked up to Leo Messi but joining Real Madrid made him delete tweets on Messi.

Odegaard played for Stromsgodset's at the age of 12 and also made a first team appeareance in a friendly. At the age of 15, Odegaard was a confirmed  first team player.  However, he trained with his father and former Norwegian player Hans Erik Odegaard. The central attacking midfielder scored his first goal in a 4-1 win over Sarpsborg 08 FF. 


Odegaard then had a spectacular season to his age, making 23 appearances for Stormsgodset and scoring 5 and assisting 7. He also made his international debut against UAE and also played in Euro qualifiers. Thus, becoming the youngest player:


1. to play in Tippeligaen
2. score in Tippelaegen
3. play for Norway
4. to make a Euro qualifier appearance
5. and to make a European appearence in Champions League.

Odegaard then joined Real Madrid Castilla at a fee of 3 million euros.


PROFILE OF LUCAS SILVA:


Lucas Silva was born on Bom Jesus de Goias in Brazil on 16 February 1993. He joined AE Ovel youth system. After 2 years, Lucas Silva joined Brazilian club Cruzeiro. However, the Brazilian was loaned to Nacional for a short period where he made his first team appearance against Atletico Mineiro.

After his return from loan, Cruzeiro decided to take him with first team. The defensive midfielder then hit peaks by making 53 appearances and scoring three in Cruzeiro's two years as champions.


His performance last season earned him a move to Real Madrid for 14 million euros. Lucas Silva also starred 4 times for Brazil U-20 and U-21 national squad.


Moreover, he was selected best central defensive midfielder in Serie A last season.

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