La Liga - Real sign Sahin from Dortmund
The expected transfer of Nuri Sahin to Real Madrid from Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund has been confirmed by both clubs.
The German-born Turkey midfielder, 22, has been Dortmund's stand-out player as they surprisingly won the title with the youngest team in the division.
He has signed a six-year contract with the Liga giants, where he will join Germany duo Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira.
"I am very proud of this step," Sahin said. "The decision was hard to take.
"I am Borussia and will remain Borussia. I will miss Dortmund."
Sahin has 26 played times for Turkey after opting to represent the country of his parents.
He came through the ranks at Dortmund, who he joined as a 12-year-old from local club RSV Meinerzhagen, and spent the 2007-08 campaign on loan at Dutch side Feyenoord.
Sahin has scored six Bundesliga goals in 30 appearances this season.
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