Iker Casillas agrees Porto transfer as Real Madrid confirm goalkeeper is on his way
- Real Madrid announce that Iker Casillas has agreed move to Porto
- Spanish giants announced news on their website on Saturday night
- Casillas move could speed up David de Gea's proposed move to Real
Real Madrid have announced that legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas has agreed a move to Porto.
The Spanish giants announced on their official website on Saturday that the 34-year-old will be making the switch, as well as thanking him for his service.
'We have agreed the transfer to the Portuguese club for Iker Casillas,' Real said.
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Real Madrid have announced that legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas has agreed a move to Porto
Real Madrid took to Twitter to post this graphic to thank Casillas for his service to the club
Casillas won three Champions League winner's medals and five La Liga titles during his time at Real Madrid
Casillas' move to Portuguese side Porto could speed up David de Gea's proposed move to Real Madrid
'For Real Madrid today is a day, before and above all, for an acknowledgement.
'This will not be one of the best goalkeepers at our club - it is the best goalkeeper in the history of Real Madrid and Spanish football.
'This is therefore a goodbye of a million sensations, full of hopes, dreams, sacrifices and wins.
'Iker Casillas has made our shield even bigger. He was our captain and has defended our goal for 25 years.'
Casillas (right) celebrates with his Real team-mates after their Champions League win in 2002
Casillas being beaten by Juventus striker David Trezeguet (left) during the Champions League semi-final at the Stade Delle Alpi in May 2003
Casillas celebrates the second goal for Real against Monaco during their Champions League quarter-final against Monaco in March 2004
(Top row left-right) Mahamadou Diarra, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Ivan Helguera, Emerson and David Beckham. (Bottom row left-right) Robinho, Roberto Carlos, Raul Gonzalez and Fabio Cannavaro pose for Real Madrid before a La Liga clash against Real Zaragoza in 2007
Casillas alongside team-mates Ramos (centre) and Pepe in April 2009
Casillas being beaten by Barcelona forward Lionel Messi (right) during El Clasico in May 2009
Terms were finally agreed after a lengthy transfer saga that angered Casillas to the point where he turned down the offer of a send off in the stadium.
On Thursday night, the two parties were still arguing over the details of the goalkeeper’s pay-off with Casillas threatening to stay at the club, which would have potentially derailed David de Gea’s move to the Spanish capital.
But the announcement of Casillas' departure will heighten further speculation that De Gea is set for a switch to Real.
Casillas has a break with then team-mate Kaka (left) during a Real training session in California in August 2010
Casillas and team-mate Ramos lifting the Copa del Rey after beating Barcelona in the final in April 2011
Casillas kisses the Champions League trophy after Real's success last year
Casillas walking off the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo in what turned out to be his final Champions League game for Real Madrid against Juventus in Turin in May
Casillas leaves the Bernabeu after a 16-year professional career that saw him make 725 appearances in all competitions for the club.
He also won five La Liga titles, three Copa del Reys and the Champions League three times among a host of other honours.
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