A former candidate to the precidency of Barcelona FC exclaimed confidence that Saviola will be transferred to Real Madrid. Javier Maria Minguella speculated that “someone should ask why Saviola was not available for the such an important game as Saturday’s. It seems that Javier Saviola has already signed with the Merengues”. Sources within Real Madrid have confirmed in private Saviola’s pass as a done deal.

The Argentine fordward’s representative, Diego Queiruga confirmed to BBC sports the Javier Saviola would be free of his contract with Barcelona FC as of June 30th. However, Queiruga denied as rumors that there was any accord or contract with any other team. Saviola will hold a press conference on Monday and explain the offer from Barcelona and his reasons for turning down the contract. Saviola, a fan favorite since his arrival at Barcelona, will be missed…..developing