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Real Madrid sign Robinho for $30 million
A club spokesman added that Santos believed they were entitled to be paid the full $50 million.
Robinho would be Real's third signing of the close season, following Uruguayan duo Pablo Garcia and Carlos Diogo. His arrival will cast doubts on the future of England striker Michael Owen, whose place in Real's starting line-up could be in jeopardy. Real also have Ronaldo and Raul on their books, meaning there will be four strikers battling for places up front. Robinho, who was won 12 Brazil caps and scored four goals, is one of the world's most exciting players and was an ever-present in the team which won the Confederations Cup in Germany last month. The Santos striker, who burst on to the scene as an 18-year-old when he helped Santos win their first Brazilian championship in 2002, has been the subject of speculation over a move to Real for the best part of a year. Robinho has also been linked with Benfica, PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal and Chelsea. His trickery, ball skills and physique have often led to comparisons with Pele, who spent most of his career at Santos, although the youngster has yet to be fully tested against the world's top defenders. MISSED TRAINING Robinho has been at loggerheads with Santos since the end of the Confederations Cup when he bade farewell to the supporters and said he was close to signing a deal with Real. After returning to Brazil, Robinho defied orders to go back to the club and
missed 12 training sessions and three matches.
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