Hernandez undergoes Real Madrid medical: Reports

Madrid May 9 (IANS) Nineteen-year-old left back Theo Hernandez who is on loan from Atletico Madrid has completed a medical examination ahead of signing a five-year contract with Real Madrid.

The defender who scored the only goal of the game as Alaves defeated Athletic Club Bilbao 1-0 on Sunday has a 25 million Euro ($27.2 million) buyout clause with Atletico where his brother Lucas is a member of the Atletico first team squad reports Xinhua news agency.

According to reports the move on Monday also comes just two days before Atletico attempt to overturn the 3-0 defeat they suffered to Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final between the two sides.

FC Barcelona were also reported to be interested in Hernandez but the defender preferred to join Real Madrid.

Alaves meanwhile published a statement on the club website stating they knew nothing about Hernandez s Real Madrid medical and did not know where the player was.

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