The president of Argentinian powerhouse River Plate, Rodolfo D'Onofrio, has said he was surprised to learn Real Madrid had engaged in talks with star midfielder Exequiel Palacios and is unhappy with recent transfer rumours.
D'Onofrio spoke to Marca and relayed his frustrations with Los Blancos for the manner in which they've acted in attempting to get a deal over the line for Palacios, 20:
"Until now we thought it was all false, but it isn't, as we have confirmed this from the part of the representative.
"It surprises us, if it is as it seems, that a stately institution like Real Madrid have acted in this negotiation directly with the football player, without respecting a club like River and behind our back.