Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have reached an agreement for the transfer of Arjen Robben for 25 Million Euros. Although Real Madrid's coach Manuel Pellegrini wanted Robben to be part of his team, the club needs to sell some of their players to recoup some of the money that was spent this Summer.
There are rumors that this move is in preparation for the arrival of Ribery to the Spanish capital, perhaps this season. The German club has rejected all offers for Rivery thus far, but with the current situation of the team (in 3 games this season - 0 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss), and the bad chemistry between the players and coach Louis van Gaal (especially with Ribery), this could mean that Bayern might be willing to part ways with the French international.
Bayern Munich has said they will be willing to transfer Ribery next season and there is speculation that a deal might already be in place for the transfer of Ribery to Real Madrid for the 2010-11 season, although Bayern has denied this and have said the transfer of Robben is independent of the Ribery situation.
Out of all the players Real Madrid wanted to transfer out this season, there are still 2 that will be transferred before the transfer windows closes: Miguel Torres (close to signing for Atletico Madrid) and Rafael van der Vaart. With that said, van Gaal really likes his Dutch compatriots, so Real Madrid could still make a final push for the transfer of Ribery in exchange for van der Vaart and extra cash.
Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano says Real Madrid won't spend any more money this season, but Chelsea has reportedly made a 65 Million Euro offer to Bayern for Ribery, so Real Madrid might restart negotiations in fear of losing this signing.
Unlike his predecessor, Ramon Calderon, Florentino Perez has delivered on all his promises with the exception of Ribery. To sign big name players such as Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo is hard enough, but to do it all in the same offseason is truly a great accomplishment.
Will Perez pull the trigger on the Ribery deal and really come through with all his promises in just one offseason? If he does, this team will be even more amazing to watch!
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