Lisbon, Portugal (My Sportsbook) - Real Madrid have allowed Javier Balboa to join Portuguese club Benfica on a permanent basis. The 23-year-old product of the youth system at the Santiago Bernabeu will renew acquaintances with new Benfica and former Real Madrid Under-20 coach Quique Sanchez Flores. The attacking midfielder made ten first-team appearances and scored two goals for Real last season. Balboa also won his first cap for Guinea during the 2007-08 campaign. "Real Madrid and Benfica have reached an agreement for the transfer of Javier Balboa to the latter club," read a club statement. "The club wishes the player all the best and thanks him his hard work and exceptional behavior." |
