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Heinze heading to the Bernabeu

Gabriel Heinze became unsettled after losing his Manchester United first-team place to Patrice Evra
Gabriel Heinze became unsettled after losing his Manchester United first-team place to Patrice Evra

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to bring Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze to the Bernabeu, the Spanish champions announced on Wednesday night.

Real confirmed the news in a statement on their website, which read: ‘Real Madrid and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the transfer of Gabriel Heinze.

‘The Argentinian, 29, will sign a contract for the next four seasons and will be immediately incorporated into Bernd Schuster's squad.’

No fee has been confirmed for the 29-year-old Argentina international, although reports in the Spanish media suggest he will cost Real around £8million.

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