Report: Paul The Octopus To Leave Germany For Madrid

City zoo seeking to swap the invertebrate.

Jul 14, 2010 8:10:00 PM

More On :  Germany, Spain
octopus love's spain (getty images)
Reports from Spain suggest that Paul the oracle octopus could be set for a transfer from his Oberhausen home to Madrid zoo.

The infamous invertebrate, which successfully predicted eight World Cup results including Spain's historic final win over Netherlands, is apparently set for a switch to the Spanish capital at the behest of football fans, according to AS. 

The proposed exchange will see another animal from Madrid heading in the opposite direction to the Sea Life Aquarium in Oberhausen and it is suggested that their may even be financial compensation as part of the deal.

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