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Roberto Carlos given go-ahead to secure dual-nationality
Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:30 PM BST
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MADRID, July 23 (Reuters) - Real Madrid left-back Roberto Carlos hopes securing dual-citizenship of Spain and Brazil will free up one of the club's three non-European Union places for transfer target Robinho.

Roberto Carlos has been given the go-ahead to complete the process to obtain an EU passport when he returns from the club's tour of Asia and the United States on July 30, Spanish sports daily AS said on Saturday.

"I am delighted to be able to get an EU Passport," said the Brazilian. "We have been waiting for this to happen for a long time and at last it has been resolved."

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) rules allow clubs only three non-EU players in each squad.

Last season Real's were occupied by Argentine defender Walter Samuel, Brazilian striker Ronaldo, and Roberto Carlos.

With Real trying to close the deal to sign Brazilian striker Robinho, the latest news would free up a place in the squad should the deal be completed.

"It would be really satisfying to free up my place to my friend Robinho when it is all resolved," Roberto Carlos added.

Samuel and Ronaldo are also reported to be close to securing dual-nationality.
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