The surgery was carried out in Rio de Janeiro, by the doctor of the Brazilian national team, Jose Luis Runco.

It was a minor process, to correct a problem in the Tibia - one of the two bones between the knee and the ankle - of the left leg.

The Real Madrid medical team also had their representatives present during the surgery, a spokesperson revealed.

"The surgery was successful, and doctor Runco will give a press conference with the personnel from Real Madrid to explain the procedure, and the time of recovery," said the official declaration.

From : http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=94392

Guti happy with new president

Real Madrid midfielder Guti said the change in presidency augers well for the future of the Spanish giants on Thursday. He is confident that new president Ramon Calderon will allow the club to strengthen their squad in a more balanced way following the flawed transfer policies of Florentino Perez.

"This year the club is looking for people in every position, trying to establish some balance, so that Real is not just six names who sell lots of shirts and don't win anything," Guti told a news conference on Thursday.

"You don't need to look any further than the World Cup where everyone thought Brazil were the favourites but Italy went on to win playing as a team."

Calderon was elected president two weeks ago and has publicly distanced himself from the policies pursued by Perez, who quit in February after six years at the helm.

From : http://www.eurosport.com/football/la-liga/2006-2007/sport_sto925255.shtml