Rafael rejects Real rumours
11 Jul 2008 - 14:59:08
Netherlands winger Rafael van der Vaart has rubbished reports which suggested he was wanted by Real Madrid.
The 25-year-old Hamburg midfielder was reported to be the subject of a £20million approach from the Spanish giants.
But the former Ajax youngster has revealed there is no substance to the stories and that he intends to remain at the Bundesliga club.
He said: "I have checked everything out and there is nothing in it.
"I expect that I will be playing another year in Hamburg.
"Yesterday it was Atletico and today it is Real and it will probably keep going on like this."