Boro agree Woodgate fee with Real

[Jimbo 175]

Boro agree Woodgate fee with Real

 

 

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate said the club has agreed a fee with Real Madrid for Jonathan Woodgate.

 

The 26-year-old centre-half moved to Boro on a season-long loan in August with an option for a permanent deal.

 

"We have a fee agreed with Real Madrid. Now our job is to encourage him to stay with us," said Southgate.

 

"The fans have already shown how much they think of him. Now we have to prove we can give him what he wants and develop him as a player."

 

He has endured an injury-blighted spell with Real Madrid, playing just 13 games in his two-year spell.

 

Southgate added: "Jonathan has a presence that filters throught the side.

 

"I sensed his desire immediately. It is great to have someone come from the club he has and set the example he does.

 

"I know he was disappointed not to prove himself over there. But he is still as good a centre-back as any around."

 

Woodgate admitted he was keeping an open mind on his future.

 

"I am definitely here for the year whatever happens and then we will see. Right now I don't know."

[Tooj 17]

Wonder what happened to our first refusal then?

[Paul 0]

Wonder what happened to our first refusal then?

 

He refused us probably.

[Holden McGroin 7038]

Wonder what happened to our first refusal then?

 

He refused us probably.

 

Dont talk crazy man. No one would ever do that.