New Real Madrid signing Brahim Diaz said he had no choice but to leave Manchester City and sign for the club of his dreams at his presentation in Spain on Monday. Madrid, fifth in La Liga, announced the signing of the Spanish midfielder for a reported 15 million euros ($17.2 million) from the Premier League club after a 2-0 defeat by Real Sociedad on Sunday. "I had three options after deciding to leave Manchester City. One, play at Real Madrid, two, play at Real Madrid and three, play at Real Madrid. Madrid president Florentino Perez praised the youngster and said his enthusiasm to join the European champions will help him succeed.

Source: dna January 07, 2019 17:03 UTC