Real Madrid outbid by….FC Groningen??

Argentine super talent Matias Cahais had many options… Real Madrid actually was the one who claimed first rights on the 20-year old central defender and captain of the Argentine U21 team, but “there were more big name clubs from Europe on the prowl”…

The Boca Juniors defender chose however for FC Groningen! What…? Not Inter Milan, Chelsea, Lyon, Valencia or Ajax?

No, FC Groningen!

Manager Hans Lijland: “We are very pleased with this deal. Cahais will be rented for one season and we have an option to buy at a fixed transfer sum. This guy is a real leader with great charisma. Obviously, Holland has quite a name for young players in South America. Think Romario, Ronaldo, Alex, Gomez, Julio Cruz and recently Alves and Suarez. FC Groningen could be the right step up for this player.”

The young defender concurred: “I could have signed for Madrid, but I like to take things step by step. FC Groningen and the Dutch competition are the ideal level for me now. If I can get accustomed to European football and add value to the team, I’m sure Madrid or any other big club will still be interested in a couple of years.”

Well done!