Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is backing the club's decision to buy back Alvaro Negredo. Sevilla forward Negredo is wanted back by Real for season 2010/11 and Van Nistelrooy said: "I knew this. Clearly he's a player with great quality.

"Real Madrid is in his heart and he must return. During the off-season, I told Negredo that I really like his style. I've seen him train, play and score. In fact, he's showing his quality with Sevilla.

"He's a humble kid, whose heart is in Madrid and was a member of the Castilla."