Manchester City transfer news: Brahim Diaz says it was 'impossible' not to join Real Madrid
The Spanish midfielder joins on a six-and-a-half year deal for around £15.5million from the Premier League champions
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Your support makes all the difference.Brahim Diaz says it was "impossible" not to leave Manchester City and sign for the club of his dreams Real Madrid.
The Spanish midfielder joins on a six-and-a-half year deal for around £15.5million from the Premier League champions, the deal being announced after a 2-0 defeat by Real Sociedad on Sunday left them fifth in La Liga.
And as we unveiled at the Bernabeu the 19-year-old could scarcely be happier.
"This is the happiest day of my life, I couldn't have a better gift for Three Kings Day," he said.
"I had three options after deciding to leave Manchester City. One, play at Real Madrid, two, play at Real Madrid and three, play at Real Madrid. It was impossible to go anywhere else.
"I understand the responsibility of playing with this shirt. I will give everything from the first day."
Madrid president Florentino Perez praised the youngster and said his enthusiasm to join the European champions will help him succeed.
"This player has a special talent. He has quality, magic and dreams of succeeding at this club. He chose it above others and that energy will help (him)," he added.
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