Iniesta to Real for £40m?

[AFII]

Real Madrid are being linked with a sensational €60million move for Andres Iniesta.

In Spanish football every player has a get-out clause in his contract, which in theory means a club can buy a player without the consent of the seller.

In the case of Iniesta he has three years to run on his current Barcelona deal - with a buy-out of €60million (£40million), which Real are now considering matching.

Barca opened contract talks with Iniesta at the end of the season, following reports of interest from Serie A.

However, news of Real's sudden interest could spark a transfer scramble for the Spanish international.

Sources in Spain suggest Iniesta is the man new coach Bernd Schuster wants to lead his side - after they missed out on prime target Cesc Fabregas, who opted to remain at Arsenal.

Reports in Madrid claim that Iniesta would be willing to listen to the offer from the Bernabeu, as he is not guaranteed a first-team slot with Barca.

Real are no strangers to making moves on Barca, as they snapped up Javier Saviola on a free transfer earlier this summer - but many at Camp Nou still remember the acrimonious departure of Luis Figo when he joined Real in 2005.

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[The_weatherman]

Well that´s a bit steep isn´t it?

[Darth Marty]

so Real are going to spend £40 million quid on a player who cant get into their nearest and bitterest rivals first team?

**** me, barca will bite their hand off!!!!

[Imy]

£40m

I'd have Alonso for half that.

[Shaggy]

It's steep but he's a class player. I reckon if he gets a run in the side (which he never really gets at Barca) he'd go on to show he's one of the best in the world in his position.

I think he's much better than Deco and ought to start more often for Barca.

[tomasjj]

It's steep but he's a class player. I reckon if he gets a run in the side (which he never really gets at Barca) he'd go on to show he's on the best in the world in his position.

I think he's much better than Deco and ought to start more often for Barca.

I agree with you.
I think he is a terrific player, easily better than Deco.

[Bob]

Iniesta is a cracking player, and they are in the market for a top class midfielder.

However, Real are a joke of a club, their spending policy is so random i've stopped trying to figure them out. Another period without success beckons.

Then they sack a largely successful manager with no great reason, i remember when i was worried about Rafa going there. He'd be a fool if he did. Rafa is no fool.

[Harv]

Iniesta is a cracking player, and they are in the market for a top class midfielder.

However, Real are a joke of a club, their spending policy is so random i've stopped trying to figure them out. Another period without success beckons.

Then they sack a largely successful manager with no great reason, i remember when i was worried about Rafa going there. He'd be a fool if he did. Rafa is no fool.

He says this after they just won the league

They may have made some silly moves in the past couple of years, but the team that they have put together is quite a formidable lineup.


As an avid Spanish football fan, and Spaniard myself. I've been a long time follower of Iniesta's progress. He is a superb player. I think he would really flourish at Madrid too.

I've never understood why Barca never use him either. His talents are clear for all who see him.....but they just continually leave him as a sub.

I hope he goes to Madrid

[Chris]

I've never understood why Barca never use him either.

He started 28 of 38 League games last season to be fair, come on in another 9 and missed 1.

Still hard to say he's a regular fixture in the team but he gets more than his fair share of starts now.

[RedReet]

so Real are going to spend £40 million quid on a player who cant get into their nearest and bitterest rivals first team?

**** me, barca will bite their hand off!!!!

2006/07 Statistics
TEAM COMPETITION GS SB G A SH SG FC FS YC RC

2006/07 Season Totals 42 16 9 4 30 5 32 0 4 0

[Darth Marty]

Real Madrid are being linked with a sensational €60million move for Andres Iniesta.

In Spanish football every player has a get-out clause in his contract, which in theory means a club can buy a player without the consent of the seller.

In the case of Iniesta he has three years to run on his current Barcelona deal - with a buy-out of €60million (£40million), which Real are now considering matching.

Barca opened contract talks with Iniesta at the end of the season, following reports of interest from Serie A.

However, news of Real's sudden interest could spark a transfer scramble for the Spanish international.

Sources in Spain suggest Iniesta is the man new coach Bernd Schuster wants to lead his side - after they missed out on prime target Cesc Fabregas, who opted to remain at Arsenal.

Reports in Madrid claim that Iniesta would be willing to listen to the offer from the Bernabeu, as he is not guaranteed a first-team slot with Barca.

Real are no strangers to making moves on Barca, as they snapped up Javier Saviola on a free transfer earlier this summer - but many at Camp Nou still remember the acrimonious departure of Luis Figo when he joined Real in 2005.

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[Ron_Mexico]

I agree with you.
I think he is a terrific player, easily better than Deco.

better than deco? not a chance mate, i watch alot of barca and iniesta is a handy player, very good dribbler, but his end product is very poor. he doesn't have the ability to find the killer ball like deco, he can't shoot like deco, and deco is better at tracking back and tackling

[john316]

Absolutely crazy deal that for me - if I was Barca, I'd make that deal in an instant and then go offer £50m for Kaka