Borja earns new deal
Friday, September 19, 2003
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Borja Fernández has signed a new deal with Real Madrid CF, tying him to the Santiago Bernabéu until 2007.
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Buy-out clause
The buy-out clause in the deal is understood to be worth €15m although this figure could rise depending on the number of first-team appearances he makes for Madrid.
Through the ranks
Borja has risen through the ranks at the Spanish champions, having held a regular berth in the club's junior sides. Madrid's technical staff switched him from his natural position in central defence to a more high-profile midfield role where he has excelled in recent seasons.
On the bench
Borja graduated to the first-team squad this summer and was on the bench for Madrid's 4-2 UEFA Champions League win against Olympique de Marseille on Tuesday.