MADRID, July 21 - Brazilian forward Robinho has
undergone a medical at a clinic in Sao Paulo before signing for
Real Madrid, Spanish media reported on Thursday.
Sports daily Marca said the 21-year-old international, who
has been the subject of a tug-of-war between his club Santos and
the Spanish giants, was checked over by Real Madrid chief
medical officer Alfonso del Corral.
"I can't tell you whether or not Real Madrid are going to
sign him or not but I can say that Robinho is in perfect
physical state," said Brazilian doctor Joaquim Grava, who was
present at the medical.
"If I was asked to give him a mark out of 10, I would give
him 20."
One of Brazil's most exciting young talents, Robinho has
refused to train with Santos since returning from international
duty at the start of the month because he has been angry at
their refusal to accept an offer of