Danilo, left, of Brazil is challenged by Pablo Hernandez of Chile during the international friendly match between Brazil and Chile at the Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
Danilo, left, of Brazil is challenged by Pablo Hernandez of Chile during the international friendly match between Brazil and Chile at the Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
Danilo, left, of Brazil is challenged by Pablo Hernandez of Chile during the international friendly match between Brazil and Chile at the Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
Danilo, left, of Brazil is challenged by Pablo Hernandez of Chile during the international friendly match between Brazil and Chile at the Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2015 in London, England. (Photo

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Transfer talk: Real Madrid sign Brazilian international Danilo from Porto

The Brazilian, 23, joined Porto from Santos in 2012 and has won two league titles with the Portuguese giants. Reports say the deal was worth 31.5 million euros ($34.2 million, £23 million).

Agence France Presse

April 01, 2015

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MADRID // European champions Real Madrid have completed the signing of Brazilian international right-back Danilo from Porto on a six-year deal.

“Real Madrid and Porto have reached an agreement for the transfer of Danilo, who will join next season and be tied to the club until June 30, 2021,” the club said in a statement on Wednesday.

A statement by Porto to the Portuguese stock exchange said the deal was worth €31.5 million (Dh124.4m).

Danilo, 23, joined Porto from Santos in 2012 and has won two league titles with the Portuguese giants as well as playing a big part in their run to the quarter-final of this season’s Uefa Champions League where they face Bayern Munich next month.

Danilo also won a silver medal with Brazil at the 2012 Olympics and has become a regular with his national team since Dunga took charge of the five-time world champions again following a disappointing World Cup on home soil last year.

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