Michel Salgado, 33, has been on the books of Real Madrid
since 1999, when he joined from Celta Vigo, and has made over 250
appearances for the Spanish giants.
But, according to a report in Marca, Madrid feel that Salgado has
completed a cycle at the Santiago Bernabeu, which, together with
the fact that the squad is overpopulated, has led to his
release.
The Spanish paper reports that Salgado received a call from the
club's sporting director, Miguel Pardeza, on Monday, in which he
was told not to report for training on Tuesday.
It is believed that Salgado wants to continue playing for three
more years, with Real Zaragoza one of the many clubs interested in
his services.
Meanwhile, Marca
suggests that Madrid will pay Salgado €3 million in compensation
for the remaining year the right-back had on his contract with the
Merengues.
Real Madrid have yet to comment on this matter. Salgado has called
a press conference for 12.00 (CET time) in the Spanish
capital.
