MADRID: Real Madrid's Brazilian fullback Roberto Carlos was granted Spanish citizenship yesterday, freeing up one of the club's three non-European Union places for new signing Robinho.
“After so many years in Spain I feel proud to have gained dual nationality,” said the 32-year-old international after swearing an oath to the Spanish constitution in Madrid. “It is a very important thing for me.”
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