Arturo Vidal ‘set for Real Madrid move’

July 5, 2015 4:49 pm

Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal is set to sign for Real Madrid, according to Chilean newspaper La Tercera.

The midfield enforcer has been a key member of the Chile side that went all the way in the Copa America and lifted the trophy after defeating Argentina on penalties in the final on Saturday evening.

And with the tournament now over, reports in his homeland say the 28-year-old just needs to sign the contract and the move will be final, with the two teams having already agreed a fee.

The newspaper says Vidal, also a target for Arsenal, will sign a five-year deal with the 10-time Champions League winners. Should Real complete the deal, Vidal will be seen as a replacement for Sami Khedira, who joined the Chilean’s current employers on a free transfer last month after failing to agree a new deal at Real.

Adding to the weight of the stories in the Chilean press, UK journalist Tim Vickery, an expert on South American football said he believes Arsenal will miss out on Vidal as it appears he is close to joining Los Merengues.

Speaking to radio station talkSport, he said: “You could see him doing well in the Premier League, but word in the Chilean press is that the only thing lacking for him to join Real Madrid is his signature on the paper.”

24 COMMENTS

BISHOP July 5, 2015 at 6:38 pm

The who knows how to stop messi.

BISHOP July 5, 2015 at 6:54 pm

You are welcome to madrid iron man.

Abbakyari July 5, 2015 at 6:58 pm

We are waiting still for the 28-year old Chilean professional for a great job at Madrid

borche nechovski July 5, 2015 at 8:04 pm

Wellcome Arturo!!!
WE NEED YOU AND YOU NEED MADRID!!!
HALA MADRID Y NADA MAS!!!!

Ayeloja July 5, 2015 at 9:35 pm

Am happy abt the news….coux vidal will help cr7 2 score more goal

IS'haq Aliyu July 5, 2015 at 11:06 pm

Vidal is welcome to Real Madrid! Is a pointer to the better good development in Madrid squad in general.

usman mahamud July 6, 2015 at 2:18 am

iam happy with carried vidal

Ayankoya timothy July 6, 2015 at 8:33 am

That’s a good move, vidal will add more creativity and teamwork to the team

shandon July 6, 2015 at 9:06 am

Good move and what bout verrati and lewandoski

Zakari July 6, 2015 at 11:02 am

Well to Real Madrid and you come at the right time to make the teamwork great….

makky July 6, 2015 at 11:07 am

good one hala madrid

surajomakama July 6, 2015 at 11:43 am

Good i am happy we get iron man.

Maidalautai July 6, 2015 at 1:27 pm

Welcum vidal

majid July 6, 2015 at 3:52 pm

That’s good news because Madrid lacks such a player in the squad and he will improve the team to its expectations

majid July 6, 2015 at 3:54 pm

All praise to Madridstas

milton July 6, 2015 at 4:20 pm

Wow! What a wonderful news. This is the guy we need,since makalele left our team.

Dabai Sahabi July 6, 2015 at 4:27 pm

vidal will be a good signing for real Madrid

ipuole patrick July 6, 2015 at 6:02 pm

waooh that is a nice one 4 madrid, i hope more champion are coming

Jameel A kargi July 6, 2015 at 6:07 pm

Gud deal! We are waitn 4 u ARTURO VIDAL! What of AGUERO & DE GEA?

Benjamin Darloh July 6, 2015 at 7:19 pm

Welcome To One Of The Greatest Team In The World. Vidal,come And Enjoy Football

Nabil dims July 7, 2015 at 1:53 am

we need cux u will help Oga to the best welcome Vidal

Lerato Motsapi July 7, 2015 at 10:38 am

DeGea – Carva/Danilo – Varane – Ramos – Marcelo
Kroos/Casemiro –
Modric – Vidal
James/Isco –
Cristiano – Bale/Benzema

adamu ahmad July 7, 2015 at 6:08 pm

halllla madridster

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