Hamburg sign Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy

Hamburg SV have signed Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from Real Madrid on an 18-month contract, the Bundesliga club said yesterday. Van Nistelrooy said: "I am very happy that it worked out and look forward to Monday (tomorrow) when I will arrive in...

Hamburg SV have signed Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from Real Madrid on an 18-month contract, the Bundesliga club said yesterday.

Van Nistelrooy said: "I am very happy that it worked out and look forward to Monday (tomorrow) when I will arrive in Hamburg.

"Hamburg is a fantastic club with a strong team and great ambitions. I also have great ambitions."

Van Nistelrooy played 68 games for Real since 2006, scoring 46 goals. He has also been capped 64 times by Netherlands.

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