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RPT-Soccer-Hoax victim Reyes says he is happy at Arsenal

(refiles adding dropped word 'striker' in 2nd para)

LONDON, Feb 11 - Jose Antonio Reyes has underlined
his commitment to Arsenal after falling victim to a hoax phone
call from a Spanish radio station during which he said he was
unhappy in London and would welcome a move to Real Madrid.

"I have seen stories in the media linking me with Real
Madrid," the 21-year-old Spanish international striker told
Premier League champions Arsenal's official website.

"Of course it's flattering but not only am I under contract
at Arsenal, I am happy here and committed to helping the team
win more trophies."

An impersonator from the radio station rang Reyes pretending
to be Real Madrid's sporting director Emilio Butragueno.

Unaware he was not talking to the real Butragueno, Reyes
told the impersonator in a live show that he was keen on a move
to Real.

"I am delighted that Real Madrid are interested in me
because I have always wanted to play there," Reyes told the
radio station.

"God willing, it can happen. The way things are (in London)
at the moment, I'm not happy."

Arsenal paid a club record fee of around 17 million pounds
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