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Liverpool striker Suarez tells friends he expects Real Madrid move

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez expects to join Real Madrid after the World Cup. The Mail on Sunday says Suarez believes he will leave Liverpool this summer in a £65million move to Real Madrid - though Barcelona have now also entered the race to sign him.

The Liverpool striker, whose two goals effectively finished off England's World Cup campaign on Thursday in Sao Paulo, has told friends that there is a £65million release clause in his contract and that he is confident of joining Madrid, who have indicated they will make an offer to Liverpool.

But Barcelona will also compete for his signature and given that the family of his wife, Sofia, lives near the city in the suburb of Castelldefels, believe they hold a trump card in negotiations.

Nevertheless, Suarez appears to be confident that he will be leaving Liverpool - although the club will clearly resist any move and attempt to keep him.

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