Khedira is set to sign a contract with Real Madrid after undergoing a medical...

Sami Khedira





Date of Birth: 4 April 1987

Place of Birth: Stuttgart, Germany

Nationality: German

Height: 189 cm

Position: Holding midfielder

Ex-Clubs: Stuttgart 4 April 1987Stuttgart, GermanyGerman189 cmHolding midfielderStuttgart

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Bundesliga side Stuttgart have confirmed the departure of holding midfielder Sami Khedira to Real Madrid . A report in Bild claims that the Blancos have agreed a fee of €14 million for the services of the Germany international. However, Stuttgart have not disclosed any details about the transfer fee.The 23-year-old midfielder had already agreed personal terms with Madrid on Wednesday and will sign a five-year deal with the Merengues after undergoing a medical."Sami Khedira is a true leader on the pitch and he personifies everything that Stuttgart stand for. Therefore, it's not easy to let go of him," said Stuttgart sporting director Fredi Bobic on the official Stuttgart website."However, on the other hand, we couldn't deny Sami his dream move to Real Madrid. We'd like to wish him all the best at his new club."Khedira had attracted the interest of Real Madrid with his excellent performances for Germany at the 2010 World Cup and was since continually being linked with a move to the Spanish powerhouse.The midfielder is a product of the Stuttgart youth academy and has made over 100 official appearances for the Schwaben since making his debut in October 2006.