Real Madrid’s new ‘Galactico’ signing Kaka received a triumphant welcome from tens of thousands of fans as he was presented at the club’s stadium on Tuesday.
“I want to write my name into the history of this club,” the Brazilian midfielder told the crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the Spanish capital, as he showed off his new “number eight” shirt.
The Brazilian, whose full name is Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite, was signed for 65 million euros from AC Milan in early June.
Real president Florentino Perez praised Kaka as “one of the best players in the world”, for his “impeccable behaviour” and as “one of the icons of our time.”
“We want that this club will one day be elected the best in history,” he said.
The 80,000-capacity stadium appeared mostly full for the presentation, with many of the fans waving Brazilians flags.
Kaka, 27, arrived in Madrid earlier on Tuesday with his father from South Africa, where he won the Confederations Cup with Brazil. He later passed a medical exam at the club.
He “is in perfect condition to play football at the highest level,” Real said in a statement.
Another of the so-called “new Galacticos” at the club, Cristiano Ronaldo, was signed from Manchester United for a world record 93 million euros, and will be presented to the supporters on July 6.
Perez returned as president of Real last month.
He first led Real from 2000 to 2006, when it earned the nickname “Los Galacticos”, winning the Primera Liga twice and European Champions League with such stars as Zidane, Ronaldo, Luis Figo, David Beckham and Michael Owen.
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July 1, 2009
“I want to write my name into the history of this club,â€Â: He has already etched his name in soccer history let alone the history of Galacticos.. especially after his 100 million transfer..
July 1, 2009
REAL MADIRD IS A FUCKING TURNOFF CLUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PEREZ, STOP BEING A BASTARD AND RETURN KAKA TO MILAN AND RONALDO TO MANU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. Real Madrid wont win the la liga title this season or for may seasons to come….
July 7, 2009
REAL MADIRD IS A STUPID CLUB
July 12, 2009
I beg u people stop evy my los blanco pls
July 14, 2009
What the hell?
But idriss is correct.
July 14, 2009
I used to respect Real Madrid, but I dont now.
July 16, 2009
Real is the best
July 16, 2009
A joke…..
That s what 5ar put.
July 17, 2009
5ar has gone crazy.
July 20, 2009
Hala madrid … Madrid will win all trophy dat comes their way hala madrid
July 20, 2009
i like kaka in anything he do ok i love kaka so much like anyboby if u like is or not i dont know?
kaka u are the number 1 i know can u call me 8613247505414 thank god u bless u
July 22, 2009
Kaka is the best player in the world, Real Madrid is the best club in the world, wats up wiht Barcelona fans