Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa passed his medical with Real Madrid on Wednesday and is set to sign a five-year contract and complete his move from Liverpool.
"The results of every test are very satisfactory," Dr. Carlos Diez said. "He is delighted about playing for Real Madrid. It's always been his dream. He can't wait to join his teammates."
The 26-year-old Arbeloa's transfer will cost Madrid 3.5 million pounds ($5.7 million) as he becomes the club's seventh offseason signing, after Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema, Raul Albiol, Alvaro Negredo and Esteban Granero.
Arbeloa, who was part of the Spain squad that won the 2008 European championship, was with Madrid as a youngster before moving to Deportivo La Coruna in 2006 and then onto Liverpool six months later.
The right back was in the final year of his Liverpool contract, having moved to Anfield for 2.6 million pounds in January 2007. He played 99 games for the English club and scored two goals.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has already spent 17.5 million pounds on England right back Glen Johnson, who is expected to take Arbeloa's place in the side.
Liverpool also has Swiss international Philipp Degen back after rib and lung injuries. Jamie Carragher has also filled in effectively at right back.
Source: AP
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