Real Madrid Strike 14m Drenthe Deal

Real Madrid's chase of Feyenoord youngster Royston Drenthe is finally over, with the two clubs shaking hands over 14 million euros according to reports in Spain.

Royston Drenthe has had clubs such as Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona looking at him ever since he exploded onto the scene during the European under-21 Championships earlier this summer.

It was the Merengue club who followed up on their interest with a concrete offer, but like with many other players this summer, ran into heavy weather.

Feyenoord were not keen to let the youngster go, and decided put an 18 million euro price tag on him for prospective buyers, one Real Madrid felt was a few millions too far many.

An upset Drenthe then decided to have his contract examined by lawyers, and just when it seemed like another court ruling might be required, an agreement has been reached.

Marca are reporting that Feyenoord have accepted a 14 million euro bid from Real Madrid, and given the player the green light to move to the Bernabeu.

AS have confirmed the reports, but insist that the transfer fee is 13 million euros. Drenthe will complete his medical this week itself, before putting pen to paper on a five year deal.

He is being touted by many in and around the club, and particularly the media, as Roberto Carlos' successor.

However, it remains to be seen if that is where he will play, as he has always produced his best in a midfield role, and prefers to remain in the final third of the pitch.

He was accordingly given a rather free role in the Dutch under-21 team, coming in from the left and the right. There results were there to see.