Super-fit Kaka to be presented as a Real Madrid player tonight

He is back from a succesful Confederations Cup tournament with Brazil in South Africa. Now he in Spain for an “unforgettable day” in his career.

AC Milan’s former playmaker, Ricardo Kaka, is to be unveiled as a Real Madrid player later tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Reports explain that Real Madrid arranged for Kaka’s flight from Johannesburg to the Spanish capital which includes a transit in Amsterdam.

Speaking before his trip, Kaka told AS, the media which indicated this report:

“I’m sure it will be an unforgettable day in my career.

“I hope everything will turn out well and I am very happy to be flying to Madrid.”

The former AC Milan player has just passed his medical, and a statement on Real Madrid’s official website read:

“Kaka has passed his medical checkup prior to his official presentation scheduled for 20:30 CET at the Santiago Bernabeu,”

“The player underwent a complete battery of tests performed by Real Madrid’s Medical Services team at Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital.

“Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite “Kaka” landed at Madrid’s Barajas International Airport at approximately 7:30 this morning. The first stop on today’s agenda was Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital, where he arrived at 9:30 accompanied by his father.

“Kaka then underwent the required medical checkup, which he passed with flying colors according to Real Madrid’s Medical Services team. Tests included blood and urine samples, an electrocardiogram, an echo, an MRI, a thorough locomotor test and x-rays.

“Chief of Real Madrid’s Medical Services, Carlos Diez confirmed that Kaka is the perfect example of a young man who takes good care of himself and does everything possible to stay healthy. Today’s tests confirmed that the player is in perfect condition to play top-class football as proven in the Confederations Cup.

“These tests complemented those already performed in Brazil. We included some new protocols including a biomechanics exam that will allow us to keep track of the player’s body, prevent future injury and optimize his performance. Kaka, like many other Real Madrid footballers, is a fine specimen of a player.”

The ceremony is due to take place later tonight and I’ll make sure to share this special moment with you all. I’ll be uploading the Photo Gallery with fresh pictures of the event tomorrow morning, hopefully!!