Milan legend: Real Madrid recruited me in a car park

16 ott 2017

Clarence Seedorf has gone behind the scenes to explain how he joined Real Madrid, claiming that then-manager Fabio Capello had recruited him in the car park of a stadium in Italy.

Seedorf would go on to win La Liga in 1997 with the Merengues, as well as a Champions League title the following year, beating Juventus in the final.

Here is the Dutchman’s account of the story:

“Real Madrid wanted me when I was 14, but my parents didn’t let me go also because I had to finish school in Holland at that time. I agreed. When I was playing in Italy, after the last game of the season I was at the garage in the stadium and I heard somebody calling me: “Hey Clarence, will you come to Real Madrid with me?”. “Yes I will Mister.” I answered. That was Fabio Capello’s voice and the rest is history.”

Seedorf could go on to win two more Champions League trophies at AC Milan, becoming one of the most respected players in modern franchise history.