Multi-million dollar defender Danilo bagged for juggling fail

How much should a club pay for a defender who can't even juggle? That's the question sceptical Real Madrid fans are asking after $50 million signing Danilo only managed five 'keepy-uppys' at his official unveiling.

Danilo during his presentation for Real Madrid. (AFP) Source: AFP

The Brazil international was presented to the media on Friday (AEST) after a deal agreed in March that saw Madrid pay $46.7 million plus $7.4 million in add-ons for the defender.

But his presentation quickly turned sour as Danilo struggled to control the ball when attempting the traditional kick-ups on the pitch at the Bernabeu.

Whether or not you think a defender should be able to juggle the ball like a play-making midfielder, with their club shelling out extraordinary amounts of cash on players, Madrid fans demand the best in performance. Starting with the official presentation.

Thousands of people have clicked on video of midfielder Isco's unveiling last season and the Spanish star, who struggles to hold down a first team spot, didn't disappoint.

As for Danilo, who has copped a load of ridicule on social media, he is adamant he will prove to be worth the outlay.

"I feel highly valued and very proud," Danilo said. "I know the effort the club has made and I will show the reason for the investment."

Danilo is likely to face competition for the first-choice right-back spot from Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Arbeloa.

"Competition is good for the club," Danilo added. "These are two very competent international players [Carvajal and Arbeloa].

"I want to adapt as fast as possible to the style and the requirement of the club."

With Omnisport