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KAKA Presentation to Real Madrid (30 june 2009)

I still cant believe my eyes. I've never seen supporters welcome their club new signing like this before. I'm wondering is it going to be the same when Cristiano Ronaldo presentation at Barnebeu?

Real Madrid fans give gigantic welcome to Brazilian ace Kaka

Brazilian midfielder Kaka displays his Number 8 new jersey of the Real Madrid during an official presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, on June 30, 2009.

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS
AP Sports Writer

MADRID -- With the crowd chanting his name, Kaka received a roaring welcome Tuesday when he was introduced at his new home of Real Madrid before at least 50,000 fans.

The 27-year-old Brazilian playmaker, acquired from AC Milan for $92 million, was presented by team president Florentino Perez at Santiago Bernabeu. Kaka shook his head in delight at the response by the fans.

"I'm very happy about this new step in my career at Real Madrid," said Kaka, who will wear jersey No. 8. "Viva Madrid!"

Kaka, who passed his medical earlier Tuesday, and Cristiano Ronaldo are Perez's major summer signings as the team tries to make up for a season without a trophy.

"There are no words for today, it's an unforgettable day," Kaka said through a translator. "All of this is a great honor and responsibility, and not a negative responsibility but a positive one. I hope we can win titles and many victories."

Kaka agreed to a six-year contract with Madrid and will team with Cristiano Ronaldo, the world player of the year who was acquired by Madrid for a record transfer of $131 million.

"We're compatible players and I think we'll be able to play alongside without a problem," said Kaka, who helped his country to victory at the Confederations Cup in South Africa, where he was honored as the tournament's best player.

Kaka took the stage before a backdrop featuring photos of iconic Madrid players Alfredo di Stefano, Raul Gonzalez, Juanito and Zinedine Zidane. Accompanied by a young fan donning the first Kaka jersey, he toured half the 80,000-capacity stadium to sign autographs and salute the pumped-up crowd.

Madrid failed to get past the first knockout stage of Europe's top-tier competition for the fifth straight season and lost the league to bitter rival Barcelona. Barcelona won the Champions League, Spanish league and Spanish Copa del Rey all in one year, the first Spanish team to capture all three titles in a season.

Kaka believes Madrid is in a great position to compete after finishing runner-up last year.

"Madrid has everything in terms of a fascinating team. And it's always been a reference for great players," Kaka said. "The project is very good. I can't wait to play."

Kaka, whose full name is Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos, won a Champions League, Serie A, Club World Cup and two European Supercups in his six seasons at Milan, which he joined from Sao Paulo in 2003. Kaka was also a member of Brazil's World Cup-winning team in 2002.

Perez has splashed out $333 million this summer, including Valencia defender Raul Albiol, in a bid to turn the page on a season marred by former president Ramon Calderon's resignation over a vote-rigging scandal.

Even Perez was given an ovation when he took the stage, with chants of "Florentino" ringing out for the first time since his initial reign from 2000-06.

"We believe that this club can become the best club in the world, again," Perez said. "He is a unique player ... and Kaka is with us."

Real Madrid poised to unveil Kaka

Kaka will be unveiled as a Real Madrid player this evening after passing his second medical with the Spanish club.

By Telegraph staff
Published: 1:07PM BST 30 Jun 2009

The 27-year-old had already completed a first set of medical tests with Madrid while on international duty in Brazil prior to the official announcement of his transfer from AC Milan.

Kaka, who Madrid have paid Milan a fee reportedly in the region of £56 million for Kaka, who was instrumental as Brazil won the Confederations Cup.

He hopes to add to his trophy tally at Real Madrid, and says the Spanish giants were always a more tempting option than Manchester City, who tried to sign the player in January.

"I was very flattered by Manchester City's interest in January but it is just a project at the moment. And with projects sometimes you don't know how long the investment will be there for," he said.

"Lots of smaller clubs have periods of spending big money. But suddenly the investment stops when the owner decides to do something else. Or sometimes it stops because of other reasons like a failing economy.

"Things can be great one moment and not so great the next moment. The organisation can collapse like a pack of playing cards. I felt the time was right for a change and Real Madrid is the club for me.

"It was not about a difference of quality between the Primera Liga and the Premier League. Real will always be a big club. Nobody can take away their history and their nine European Cups."

Kaka Passes Real Madrid Medical

Kaka is in fine shape and is ready for his presentation as a new Real Madrid player...
30 Jun 2009 12:22:45

Real Madrid have announced that Kaka has passed his medical and is in perfect condition after he flew in to the Spanish capital on Tuesday morning.

Expectations are high after the player who cost €67 million from AC Milan arrived in the city ahead of the presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu in the evening.

"Kaka has passed his medical checkup prior to his official presentation scheduled for 20:30 CET at the Santiago Bernabeu," the club's official website reported.

"The player underwent a complete battery of tests performed by Real Madrid's Medical Services team at Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital.

"Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite "Kaka" landed at Madrid's Barajas International Airport at approximately 7:30 this morning. The first stop on today's agenda was Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital, where he arrived at 9:30 accompanied by his father.

"Kaka then underwent the required medical checkup, which he passed with flying colors according to Real Madrid's Medical Services team. Tests included blood and urine samples, an electrocardiogram, an echo, an MRI, a thorough locomotor test and x-rays.

"Chief of Real Madrid's Medical Services, Carlos Diez confirmed that Kaka is the perfect example of a young man who takes good care of himself and does everything possible to stay healthy. Today's tests confirmed that the player is in perfect condition to play top-class football as proven in the Confederations Cup.

"These tests complemented those already performed in Brazil. We included some new protocols including a biomechanics exam that will allow us to keep track of the player's body, prevent future injury and optimize his performance. Kaka, like many other Real Madrid footballers, is a fine specimen of a player.”

Lucas Brown, Goal.com

Casillas: I Hope Kaka & Ronaldo Will Give Their Best At Madrid

The shot-stopper extraordinaire is hoping that his new team-mates will help the club return to the pinnacle of world football.
Jun 29, 2009 7:44:10 PM

Real Madrid’s home-grown Galactico, Iker Casillas, is looking forward to the new season with anticipation - and rightly so, now that Los Blancos have been strengthened by signing the two most recent Ballon d’Or winners, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Many of the club’s rivals believe that the side could struggle due to the high expectations and the massive squad changes, but Casillas is optimistic that quality will prevail in the end.

“I hope that they [Kaka and Ronaldo] can contribute at the level that they’ve been showing and that they will arrive with a lot of desire to play and win titles for Real Madrid,” he told reporters upon touching down at Barajas Airport after returning from the Confederations Cup in South Africa.

“With players like Kaka, Ronaldo, [Raul] Albiol and the rest of the current squad, we have to do

everything possible to end Barcelona’s dominance.”

Casillas was then asked if Valencia striker David Villa would be the next galactic signing for Florentino Perez.

“I do not know what will happen,” he replied. “I hope that everything will turn out well in the end for him and his family.”

KS Leong, Goal.com

Real Madrid To Present Kaka At 20:30 On Tuesday, June 30

The Brazilian is coming to the Bernabeu...
29 Jun 2009 20:44:16

Real Madrid have announced that they will formally present new signing Kaka to the press and the fans on Tuesday evening at 20:30 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

The Brazilian superstar arrives in the Spanish capital from AC Milan, having also just won the Confederations Cup with his national team.

This event will bring to an end a chase for Kaka's signature that has taken Madrid years, but one that has finally borne fruit.

The Blancos are well-known in the sport for their love of pomp and circumstance, and with thousands of fans expected to turn up to see president Florentino Perez hand over the white shirt to his latest capture, there is bound to be no shortage of a sense of event.

Goal.com will bring you the latest coverage from the Bernabeu live as it happens, so join us on Tuesday evening for your first look at Kaka in Spain.

Steve Michaels, Goal.com

Star Kaka reveals reasons for not joining Man City

By Soccernet staff
June 28, 2009

Kaka has warned Manchester City that their summer spending may not bring the success the club craves, after he turned down the club to join Real Madrid in a then-world record £56m move.

City's mega rich Arab owners are in the midst of a shopping spree that has already seen Gareth Barry and Roque Santa Cruz arrive at Eastlands and they are set to further add to their pre-season transfer haul by reportedly acquiring the services of Samuel Eto'o and Manchester United reject Carlos Tevez in the next few days.

Kaka himself was a target for City last January before opting to stay at AC Milan and subsequently making his move to Spain.

Despite many observers already decreeing that City are fast becoming a force to be reckoned with, Kaka remains far from convinced that their approach is destined to succeed, a key factor behind his decision to say no to City boss Mark Hughes

"I was very flattered by Manchester City's interest in January but it is just a project at the moment. And with projects sometimes you don't know how long the investment will be there for," he said.

"Lots of smaller clubs have periods of spending big money. But suddenly the investment stops when the owner decides to do something else. Or sometimes it stops because of other reasons like a failing economy.

"Things can be great one moment and not so great the next moment. The organisation can collapse like a pack of playing cards. I felt the time was right for a change and Real Madrid is the club for me.

"It was not about a difference of quality between the Primera Liga and the Premier League. Real will always be a big club. Nobody can take away their history and their nine European Cups."

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