Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid with the Spanish club saying on Monday it had exercised an option to buy the youngster who had been on loan from Sao Paulo.
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The 21-year-old played on loan for Real's B team Castilla in the second division for the second half of last season but also debuted with the senior squad under Jose Mourinho.
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Local media reported the deal was worth 6 million euros ($7.92 million).
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Real also said on their website (www.realmadrid.com) that their France striker Karim Bezema had undergone minor surgery to remove a cyst from his right knee on Monday.
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Benzema underwent the procedure at the Centre Orthopedique Santy in Lyon, France, and was attended by Real's medical services, the club said.
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Local media reported the 25-year-old was expected to be fit for the start of pre-season training at Real on July 15.
They need all the players they can get right now before next season cos they would need them big time.