Murcia left back Escudero joins Royal Blues

German Bundesliga side Schalke 04 have completed the signing of young left back Sergio Escudero from Real Murcia. The 20 year old has signed a four year contract with the Royal Blues and will wear the No.3 shirt at the Veltins Arena.

The Spanish U-21 international’s transfer comes days after Real Madrid legend Raul signed for Schalke.

Escudero began his career with Betis Valladolid and joined Murcia in 2008.

Escudero is Schalke’s fourth defensive signing of the summer transfer window after Tim Hoogland ( from Mainz), Kyriakos Papadopoulos ( from Olympiakos) and Atsuto Uchida ( from Kashima Antlers)

Escudero said that he was eager to play for Schalke in the Bundesliga.

[Source:- Schalke 04 ]