Madrid hoping new Uruguayan duo are Real deal

URUGUAYAN international Pablo Garcia says he is realising a lifelong ambition by joining Real Madrid.

Garcia and fellow Uruguayan international Carlos Diogo were officially presented as Real’s first close season signings yesterday.

“It is a dream come true. I want to defend the team’s shirt until the bitter end,” Garcia told a news conference.

“I want to thank the club for the confidence they have shown in me and hope I will be able to repay them on the field of play.”

Garcia, 28, has agreed a four-year contract after moving from Osasuna. He is a combative midfielder likely to compete with Denmark’s Thomas Gravesen in the midfield holding role.

Diogo, 21, left Argentine side River Plate to sign a five-year contract at the Bernabeu. He is a versatile right back who is also comfortable in midfield.

The Uruguayans, essentially defensive players, will add depth and balance to a Real side which has been burdened with an over abundance of attack-minded players over the last two seasons.