Real Madrid underestimate Maicon worth - agent

Maicon's agent has criticised Real Madrid for failing to understand how much the Inter full-back is worth, as negotiations over his transfer to the Bernabeu continue.

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Maicon is eager to reunite with Jose Mourinho in Madrid

The two clubs have reportedly agreed a fee of €28 million, but the deal has been held up by the Brazilian's wage demands which are said to be in the region of €7 million per year.

Now Antonio Caliendo claims that Real ''underestimate'' the value of the player, while Manchester City are ready to swoop if the deal falls through.

"The player is on the market, but we don't know what Inter's wishes are,'' he told Sky Italia "The deal with Real Madrid isn't very clear. I hope to have more clarity in the next few hours.

"It's clear that every club who signs a player thinks about paying him more than necessary, but perhaps Real underestimate the value of the player. Spanish clubs spend 10s and 10s of millions then balk at a million for Maicon. Something isn't right here.

"In Madrid there are also players who earn €12 million a year. Maicon was a big investment for Inter and it's right that they now name their price.''

Caliendo added that he is growing frustrated by the negotiations and that Maicon could consider other options available to him.

"The thing that surprises me is Real Madrid's behaviour,'' he said. ''They underestimate the support a champion like Maicon could give them.

"Maicon's first option is Real Madrid. Manchester City are very interested, but Madrid are always in front. We will try to find a solution with Real Madrid on the theme of Maicon."