Real Madrid

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. Several kids greeted him at the door and managed to capture the first photographs and autographs of the new Madridista, who happily obliged to all the requests.

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.”