There's an Offer Madrid awaits a "yes" from Ricky

The Ricky Rubio saga enters its final stretch. The player wants to know his future before focusing next Thursday with the Spanish National team, and El Madrid, to end an agreement with DKV Joventut, the club best suited to deal for his services. Only the arrival at last minute is Barcelona that could give doubt to the player, but the 'The Whites' by all means intent to convince the player to accept their offer.

The buyout is 5,75 million euros, a stratospheric figure, quite outside the parameters of the basketball market. 'La Penya' has taken consideration, and lowered it to 4 million at the starting point for negotiations with El Madrid, the only team that has had direct fluid contact with the 'green-black' club during these recent days.

'The Whites' have offered around 3 million, but would be willing to raise its bid slightly if necessary. The management personally is taking Maceiras Antonio, director of the basketball team of 'The Whites', has the full support of the leadership of the club, with his president at the head. Madrid is ready to make a great effort to see Ricky wear White next season.

Original source: MARCA.com (spanish)