Nothing Is Impossible With This Real Madrid Team - Royston Drenthe

Royston Drenthe has reiterated his desire to be part of Real Madrid's success story, as the Dutchman believes that "anything is possible" with the side that president Florentino Perez has assembled.

"I've been in Madrid for two years and I want to enjoy it, I want to succeed at the club," Drenthe told the club's official website, realmadrid.com.

"I felt good in pre-season, but now I'm thinking about the league, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey because they are very important competitions for us.

"We have to work very hard if we want to win everything. I believe anything is possible with this team," the 22-year-old declared.

Although the former Feyenoord winger's admiration for the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka is clear, he added that every member of the squad would need to pull their weight if los Blancos are to win trophies.

"[The expensive signings] can't do everything on their own. There are a lot of games, that's why the coach needs 25 players, you can't win with two or three."

Anthony Wright, Goal.com

Gonzalo Higuain: It Is A Privilege To Play For Real Madrid

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain says he is "privileged" to be involved with Los Blancos, and is confident that his abilities on the field will determine how much he plays.

In an interview with Don Balon, the Argentinean said that it is the responsibility of the players to ensure that Madrid operate "as a team and not as a group of individuals", and he insists that despite the competition for places, they all play for the team and for each other.

"Instead of talking about competition, we should be looking to make a team that all play for the same side."

Higuain believes that he is in Manuel Pellegrini's plans in the same way as any other striker at the club.

"[Karim] Benzema, Raul and Ruud [van Nistelrooy] and I are on an equal footing," he said.

The 21-year-old forward also admitted that Pellegrini has a difficult job picking a team from so many talented players.

He added, "The coach has the difficult decision, however I will respect whatever he decides to do, and keep working hard."

"I have high hopes and I am optimistic that this can be a big year for me.

Paul Madden, Goal.com

Official: Miguel Torres Leaves Real Madrid For Getafe

Real Madrid defender Miguel Torres has completed his switch to neighbours Getafe on the final day of the summer transfer window, the buying club have announced on their official website.

El Geta will pay Madrid €2 million for the young full-back, while Torres will sign a five-year contract at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.

Madrid retain the option to re-purchase Torres with a two-year buy-back clause included in the contract.

The 23-year-old has played for Madrid 52 times since making his debut in 2007. But following the arrival of Alvaro Arbeloa from Liverpool earlier this summer he has dropped down the pecking order at the Bernabeu, forcing him to look elsewhere for first-team football.

The Spain Under-21 international had been linked with a number of clubs, including city rivals Atletico Madrid, before becoming coach Michel's seventh summer signing for Los Azulones.

Paul Madden, Goal.com

Zidane flying to Munich for Real Madrid Ribery talks

16.07.09 | tribalfootball.com

Real Madrid are making a new push to convince Bayern Munich to sell Franck Ribery.

Marca says Ribery's agent, Alain Miglaccio, was travelling to Munich yesterday to open new talks with Bayern in an attempt to convince them to do business with Real. There's also talk that Zinedine Zidane will fly to Germany from the USA to help with negotiations.

The situation at Bayern is becoming increasingly difficult for Ribery, who is now being criticised by local media and fans over his ambitions to quit the club for Real.

Bayern Munich Defender Lucio Joins Inter - OFFICIAL

16 Jul 2009 11:28:56

A statement on the German club's official website reads:

"After a trophy-laden five-year spell at Bayern, Brazil captain Lucio is leaving Munich to join Italian champions Inter.

"On Thursday, the centre-half and the FCB board of directors agreed to cancel the player’s contract ahead of its scheduled expiry on 30 June 2010.

"The 31-year-old, who will sign a three-year deal with the north Italian club coached by Jose Mourinho, moves for an undisclosed fee.

"Lucio switched to Bayern from Bayer Leverkusen in summer 2004. In the last five seasons, the Brazilian scored seven goals in 144 Bundesliga appearances for Munich. He was part of the league and cup double-winning sides in 2005, 2006 and 2008."

Although the statement does not disclose a fee, Sky Sport Italia claim Inter have paid the Germans €5million for the stopper but that could rise with bonuses related to how Inter get on in the Champions League.

In addition, it is said Fiorentina wanted Lucio, but they were only offering a two year deal. The move sees the chase for Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho evaporate. Lucio is expected in Milan within the next few hours to undergo a medical and sign his new contract.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

Manchester United Could Still Sign More Players – CEO David Gill

16 Jul 2009 08:07:33

David Gill of Manchester United

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has not closed the door on more summer signings arriving at Old Trafford.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson had previously stated he was not planning on bringing any more players to the club before the transfer window closes at the start of September.

But Gill, who flies out to the Far East with United today on their pre-season friendly tour, has suggested there could still be some transfer activity in the offing.

"I will start each day with the usual emails and correspondence and I'm sure there will be some player activity going on while we are over there," he said, according to The Daily Mirror.

After the record-breaking sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid, the Red Devils have secured the services of midfielders Antonio Valencia and Gabriel Obertan, from Wigan Athletic and Bordeaux respectively, as well as Michael Owen, whose contract at Newcastle United had expired.

Meanwhile, Republic of Ireland international midfielder Darron Gibson has signed a three-year contract extension at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old, who has broken into the first-team squad and made a handful of appearances last season, is now tied to the club until 2012.

Jamie Dunn, Goal.com

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