Benfica have insisted they are yet to agree any sort of deal with Real Madrid for Fabio Coentrao.
But defender insists he will move to Madrid
Benfica have insisted they are yet to agree any sort of deal with Real Madrid for Fabio Coentrao.
But the Portuguese international has already talked about his pending move to the Spanish capital.
The Portuguese outfit have long said they want Coentrao's release clause met - which is some €30million.
"Fabio Coentrao is a Benfica player," the statement read.
"Unlike the news that came out in the media, fuelled, as always, by 'sources' with no name and no face, there is no kind of agreement with Real Madrid.
"The player's release clause is €30 million and the potential interested parties know that."
Despite Benfica's statement, a move looks inevitable and Coentrao has already revealed his delight about his move.
"I had a good season individually, and that has given me the chance to move - in this case Madrid, and you cannot get higher than that," he told
AS.
"I have a very big goal in my life right now, not just to be a Real player, but to go there, and show I deserve to be there and to succeed.
"I don't feel any pressure, when your with the best coach in the world and the best players, why should I feel pressure? It will be easy to play with them."
Coentrao denied claims he is behaving badly in order to get his move.
"I have a good relationship with Luis Felipe Vieira [Benfica president]. Benfica is in my heart," he said.
"They want me to stay, of course, but my decision is made. I want to leave and go to Real, above anything else.
"I know other clubs are very interested, but my heart is set on Real Madrid."
