Real Madrid have announced the signing of Eder Militao from Porto on a contract until 2025.
Eder Gabriel Militao (Sertãozinho, Sao Paulo, 18-01-1998) is officially a new Real Madrid player, signing until 2025. The 21-year-old defender will join the club next season and is already a full Brazil international.
He comes to the Whites from Porto, where he has quickly become a star of the team in only his first year in the Portuguese League. He has been named the best defender in the league for the last five months in a row. Real Madrid official website reports.
It is the first transfer since Zinedine Zidane returned to manage the club.The 21-year-old has caught the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs with his performances for Porto.
If by July 15, Los Blancos couldn’t complete the deal. Militao’s 50-million euro buyout clause would rise to 75 million euros ,that’s 25 percent. Marca reports.
A statement on the club’s website said: “Real Madrid CF and FC Porto have agreed the transfer of the player Eder Militao, who will be linked to the club during the next six seasons, until June 30, 2025.
FC Porto chegou a acordo com o Real Madrid para a transferência de Militão no final da temporada 🔵⚪
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