Atletico s Theo Hernandez passes medical with Real Madrid

Madrid May 8 (IANS) Defender Theo Hernandez currently on loan at Alaves from Athletico Madrid passed a medical with record European football champions Real Madrid according to Spanish media reports on Monday.

The 19-year-old left-back passed the checkup successfully without any problems reports Efe.

According to the reports the Marseille-born defender will continue his career wearing the Real Madrid jersey.

He has a 24 million euros ($26.2 million) clause which Real Madrid are set to pay to Atletico at the end of the season making him the first signing of the 2017-18 season.

The player and the club hope to announce the move officially after the Copa del Rey final between Alaves and Barcelona on May 27.

--IANS
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