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Palermo win Kjaer race

By Nadia Carminati

Saturday 16 February 2008 20:44, UK

Palermo have beaten the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool to the signing of Danish starlet Simon Kjaer.

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Italians land Danish stopper

Palermo have beaten the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool to the signing of Danish starlet Simon Kjaer. The 18-year-old has agreed a pre-contract with the Sicilian outfit and he will officially link-up with them on July 1st. Kjaer, who is currently playing in his homeland for FC Midtylland, was being chased by a host of top clubs from around the continent. The young central defender was being tracked by Liverpool, Real Madrid, Middlesbrough, Lille and Monaco - but Palermo have won the race to his coveted signature.

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