Yeah he told that the transfer was really close. More info on the link but the link... is dead so don't know why the deal could not go be done Will try to install the android app to see the full interview. I've heard before that Madrid didn't want to pay the full 40M € but wanted to offer cash + Sahin. Zenit came with full 40M cash so that's why he left, pressure from Benfica because they wanted the money. He was the transfer option number one for José that time He is the player i want here the most this transfer window. Still young, 24, could play everywhere on the pitch, great passer, skillful, really strong, great aerial ball winner. Not bad for a pivot player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-CJN3P2KpA