Real win race for right back Danilo: is Madrid right move?

Champions League holders Real Madrid (4/1 with Coral to retain their European title) have announced the signing of Porto and Brazil right back Danilo Luiz da Silva. The Bicas-born 23-year-old will arrive at the Bernabeu in summer on a six-year deal said to be worth £23m.

“Real Madrid and Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of Danilo, who will join next season and be tied to the club until 30 June 2021,” said an official statement from the Spanish capital club.

Brazil are famed for rolling flying full backs off their production line, and dangerous Porto defender Danilo Luiz da Silva is the latest sought-after Samba Boys star to have taken Europe by storm.

Los Blancos were considered far and away the front runners for the rampant right back’s signature, and have now officially won the race, supposedly beating rivals Barcelona and Manchester United to land Dragon Danilo.

Real coach Carlo Ancelotti certainly had a secret weapon up his sleeve, as Portuguese giants Porto, who are notorious for negotiating top dollar for their players, are keen on acquiring Madrid-owned anchorman Casemiro.

The young Brazilian has impressed the Dragons during his short loan stint at the club so far, and reports suggested he could be used as a sweetener as Madrid tried to convince the Dragons to part with Danilo. However, there has been no reports of a Casemiro capture yet.

Porto president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Cosa recently stated: “We’ll deal with the loanees in due course, but yes, we’re interested [in keeping them]. If it’s possible, Oliver and Casemiro are players we’re interested in [signing them permanently].”

It appears then, after already snapping up Danilo’s compatriot Lucas Silva and Norway wonderkid Martin Odegaard, they has been yet another Real steal. However, is it really the right move for both player and club?