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Real Madrid new Director of Football - Zinedine Zidane

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:10:00 +0000

After the departure of Valdano, who was defeated in the internal struggle with Mourinho, Zinedine Zidane announced today that he will be the new sporting director of the merengue. "Mourinho influenced me and Florentino influenced me too" said Zidane. Midway between a witness and a director, the charismatic figure of Zidane will serve the Spanish club to solve difficult situations in the market.

Mourinho had petitioned for Zidane to work more closely with the first team last season and it was the former Real playmaker that helped convince the club to buy French defender Raphaël Varane from Lens last week. He also commented about Neymar, saying that Neymar is similar to Robinho but Neymar scored more goals. Recently Neymar claimed he wants to remain at Santos, is currently with Brazil at the Copa America in Argentina

Varane

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:40:00 +0000

This is the new guy that will be in Real Madrid system this coming season. The only think that is playing in my mind is i didn't have the chance to see him played before. So i cant tell weather i am happy with this new signing or not. Can anybody fill in the blank.

Mourinho plans to bring back Nistelrooy to Real

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:05:00 +0000

Monday, 17 January 2011

REAL Madrid boss, Jose Mourinho is considering bringing Ruud Van Nistelrooy back to the club to help ease his attacking crisis.

Holland striker, Van Nistelrooy, 34, dumped the club to join Bundesliga outfit, Hamburg in January 2010 after falling down the pecking order under then-manager, Manuel Pelligrini.

But with Gonzalo Higuain effectively ruled out until the end of the La Liga season, Real needs attacking reinforcements.

Van Nistelrooy's contract with Hamburg ends in the summer, and Mourinho said he would like to sign the striker in the January transfer window - but not as a replacement for Karim Benzema.

"A lot of names have been mentioned, all of them seem players that could be helpful and, if finally there is Ruud, I'd be very happy," Mourinho said at the weekend.

"We met in the Premier League, in my first seasons (when Mourinho was manager of Chelsea and Van Nistelrooy was at Manchester United). I know him well. I know the player, I know the man and I'd be happy if it was him. But we'll see what happens.

" I personally haven't had any contact with either Hamburg's coach or Hamburg's staff to ask if he's close or far from signing for Madrid and I don't feel it's correct to be talking about a player that, in a couple of hours, will be defending a shirt that is not mine. We'll see."

"But, at this stage, he's a Hamburg player and we must respect the situation because, and I insist, he's not ours."

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noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:59:00 +0000

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Pedro Leon going to Real Madrid

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:25:00 +0000

MADRID, July 3 -- Spanish football giants Real Madrid are poised to buy Pedro Leon from neighbours Getafe, sports daylies AS and Marca said on Saturday.

Reports said that Getafe president Angel Torres met with Real's director general Jorge Valdano on Friday in the Estadio Bernabeu, and agreed on a 10 million euro (12.54 million dollars) transfer fee for the Spanish Under-21 international.

So far, neither of the clubs have made an official announcement about the deal.

Leon, 23, is a tall and powerful inside-right with an eye for goals. Last season he scored nine goals for Getafe and helped them finish a club best sixth for a place in the Europa League.

Last week Real announced the signing of Argentine left-winger Angel Di Maria from Portuguese champions Benfica for 25 million euros.

Argentina Booking Flight Home

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:42:00 +0000

Argentina were buried thanks to a third-minute goal from Thomas Muller and two second-half efforts from Miroslav Klose and one from Arne Friedrich. Diego Maradona's side started slowly and then never recovered after conceding the early goal. There was plenty off huff and puff as Argentina fought to get back into the match but they never really created any clear-cut chances, despite all their possession. As La Albiceleste pushed forward they played into the hands of Germany's quick counter-attacks and were picked off late on.

Brasil Heading Home

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:40:00 +0000

Wesley Sneijder header and Filipe Melo own goal bring the Dutch into semi-final.
But they had to come from behind to avenge their heartbreaking defeats of 1994 and 1998 and book their place in the semi-finals.Robinho, who had already had an effort ruled out for offside, fired the Brazilians ahead with just ten minutes gone, and the Dutch struggled to cope during the opening 45 minutes.But Felipe Melo's 53rd-minute own goal gave them fresh impetus and Sneijder won it 22 minutes from time as Melo was dismissed for stamping on Arjen Robben.

Real Madrid 1st Pre-Season Match vs Shamrock Rovers (1-0)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:47:00 +0000

Highlight of Real Madrid first Pre-Season Match against Shamrock Rovers. Real Madrid win 1-0 scored by Benzema.

Cristiano Ronaldo Has Landed In Dublin With His Real Madrid 'galactico' Team Mates.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:45:00 +0000

The most expensive world's footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has landed in Dublin with his Real Madrid 'galactico' team mates for a nine-day training camp.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who transferred from Manchester United in a record-breaking 93 million euro Real Madrid summer signing, was part of a 65-strong group who flew in from Madrid shortly after 7pm.

Karim Benzema, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Gabriel Heinze, Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben were also among the Real Madrid entourage of world-class players who were whisked away to the luxurious Carton House hotel in Co Kildare after boarding a bus on the runway of Dublin Airport.

Meanwhile Klass Jan Huntelaar not with the team.

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Real Madrid Sporting Director Unsure Regarding Xabi Alonso, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Alvaro Negredo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:30:00 +0000

The club’s sporting director, Miguel Pardeza, has given a quick run-down of their current status in the transfer market. As Real Madrid prepare to head off to Dublin for their first pre-season tour.

The chase to sign Xabi Alonso has been the hot talking point over the past few weeks. Reports from England informed that the Reds have already started looking for a replacement (Alberto Aquilani) and Liverpool Manager Rafa Benitez has requested a written transfer request, the ‘White House’ hierarchy still not confident of achieving their goal.

“Xabi Alonso would do very well at Real Madrid,” Pardeza told Cadena SER programme ‘El Larguero’.

“There is no doubt that he is a great player, but at the moment, it does not seem that our efforts will come to fruition, although neither myself nor the club are losing hope.”

Then regarding about Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who has been left out of the convoy to travel to the Republic of Ireland.

“His position is where we have strengthened the most. We have advised him to look for a solution and the player is aware of that,” Pardeza explained. “As such, he decided to stay in Madrid to think of what to do.

“We will try to get as much money from his sale as possible, but we will see what the market has to offer.”

Finally, Pardeza informed that he is still unsure what will happen to Alvaro Negredo, even though he confirmed that the club had received plenty of tempting offers for his services.

He said, “There have been a number of exciting offers for Negredo. He has a lot of competition in his position and it is an issue that must be studied closely.

“However, that does not mean that he will be leaving. It will depend a lot on other circumstances that will take place in the coming days.”

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Real Madrid Use Transfer Strategies For Xabi Alonso

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Real Madrid have made a new move for Liverpool star Xabi Alonso using transfer strategies - offering less than they did before.

Last week Real Madrid offer £25million for Xabi Alonso was rejected - and their response was to reduce the figure by £3m in a new approach.

"Everybody knows that Real Madrid are interested in signing him (Alonso) but it won't be easy," the club's new coach Manuel Pellegrini admitted last night.

"We are looking at alternatives for some positions," he added.

"The attack is complete and perhaps a central midfielder or full-back is still missing but the rest of the positions are covered."

This summer Real Madrid have splashed out a big-spending fortune and this latest effort to get Alonso comes in the wake of reports in Spain that the Anfield star wants the move.

It is believed that Alonso have told Liverpool chief Rafa Benitez by phone that he wants to leave.

Real Madrid believe that Alonso wants to join them, but this latest transter strategies has only crush relationships between the two clubs.

Rafa Benitez knows it hard to replace Alonso, though players like Marseille's Lorik Cana and Standard Leige's Stefan Defour are on his radar.

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Open Game, Real Madrid Still Eyeing Xabi Alonso

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:48:00 +0000

Real Madrid still looking for additional midfielder, but it may not be Cesc Fabregas... It is Xabi Alonso there are looking for.

We all know that Real Madrid is loooking for Alonso this summer, but Rafa is the wall. Madrid have tried many times but Rafa... will do his best not to let it happened.

"Madrid must not discard an option until it's totally gone," Miguel Pardeza-Madrid's new sporting director is quoted as saying by Reuters.

"There is an insurmountable financial barrier at the moment, but it's something that could change.

"We're looking at other options, although there aren't many."

Madrid's director general Jorge Valdano explained earlier this week that Fabregas is too similar to Kaka in his style for Madrid to need him and Pardeza reiterated that the Arsenal star is not being looked at.

"He is a great player, there's no doubt about that, but at this moment he is not a target for Real Madrid," he continued.

"The club is working on other alternatives."

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Karim Benzema now officially Real Madrid Player - Vamos Real Madrid

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:40:00 +0000

Karim Benzema was officially Real Madrid Player. He was unveiled today by Real Madrid in front of 15,000 fans at the Real Madrid Santiago Bernabeu.

He also speak to the Spanish press and was overjoyed that his childhood dream of playing for los Merengues has come true.

Karim Benzema speak to Spanish Press:

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You said Ronaldo was your idol. Do you think you can become the new Ronaldo?

"I consider Ronaldo to be the best player in the world. He is an inspiration for me. I do not know if I will ever be at his level but he is a player I try to emulate."

What did you feel when you were presented?

"Real Madrid are an excellent club, one I have dreamed of playing for since I was 14 years old. To arrive here and watch this presentation was one of the reasons why I kissed the club's badge twice. It was a way to reward the greatness of Real Madrid Football Club."

Can you promise the club's fans a number of goals?

"I hope I will score many goals but I can't promise any numbers. I think scoring goals will be a lot easier with attacking team-mates like Cristiano Ronaldo, Raul and Kaka."

You are a close friend of Zinedine Zidane's. Did he play a major role in your signing?

"Zidane did not play a decisive role in my signing, but as a symbol of Real Madrid he was obviously important, but the most important person was the president, Florentino Perez."

Is it true that when you arrived at Lyon, you told the older brothers you wanted take their places?

"I did not say it exactly like that, with that tone. It is true that when you arrive at a team, you are asked to make a public speech, I said I was there to take their place but it was in a friendly tone."
What did you feel when you heard 15,000 people roaring your name?

"It was a big emotion, I am aware the supporters of the club treat the players in a special way, and I am thankful to them."

When you arrive at the Real Madrid dressing room, are you going to make a similar speech? Are you going to say you want Raul's place?

"No, no, I have not come for that. I have come to a big club, with big players, I want to learn with them to improve."

What did you talk to Pellegrini about when you were with him at the hotel?

"It was just a moment, I just saluted him, we will have time to talk about many other things."

What do you feel about arriving here? This is an important year, with the World Cup at the end of the season, what does it to mean join Real Madrid in regards to the World Cup?

"I am very happy to have signed, it is true that Real Madrid are a different world. Even though Lyon are a big team, this is a totally different thing. About the World Cup, there is a lot of competition, I am in one of the biggest clubs in the world, I do not hope to play every time, I have come here to fight and to work hard and having the World Cup at the end of the year is not a problem."

When Florentino Perez went to your home, what did he tell you to convince you to join the team?

"He talked about the team, the project he was building, I wanted to come, so he did not have to convince m"e that much, he told me this was a club where they win many titles.

We all know your qualities as a football player. But what are the flaws your want to improve on?

"All football players have flaws, including myself, I do not know how to emphasise one, what I want to say is that I work a lot, I play with both feet, and I am very ambitious."

What do you have that David Villa doesn't?

"I do not want to be compared to Villa, he is a great player, one that scores 20-25 goals in the league and that is a remarkable achievement."

A lot has been said about Real Madrid's attack, about Kaka, Ronaldo, Raul and yourself. What do you think of Gonzalo Higuain?

"I know him, especially because he is someone of my generation, someone very young, what I can say about him is that he is a very good player, who scores many goals per season, a young person, that I am sure will evolve and improve and here we are to be team-mates."

What other offers did you have on the table? And didn't it upset you that you were, so to say, Real's second choice, behind David Villa?

"There were a lot of clubs that contacted me, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Barcelona, I have come here, I am a young player, I want to adapt to the the team, the environment, to claim a place in the team."

You described Villa as a player that scores 20-25 goals per season. Do you see that as the minimum you want to score?

"I do not set minimums or make promises but it is obvious that with this team the number of goals can be high."

You were presented in a numberless shirt. Is there any particular number you would like to take?

"I would like to take number 10 but I obviously have to wait for a number to be free."

What do you know of Manuel Pellegrini and what do you expect from him?

"He is a very good coach, he loves the attacking game, he wants his teams to score many goals. What every player expects of their coach is that he makes them play."

You said you dreamed of playing for Real Madrid since you were 14 years old. Was that dream multiplied for having joined with Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo?

I"t is a dream realised to play in a team with these players. What can I say? Two Ballon d'Or winners. What I want is to play and I hope I will grow alongside them."

How was your exit from Lyon?

I have said it in the past days: I am very happy to be at Real Madrid but also a bit sad to have left Lyon.

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I hope he will be a good addition to the Real Madrid squad.

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Franck Ribery Maybe Not Coming To Real Madrid

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:09:00 +0000

Real Madrid general director Jorge Valdano has conceded that the club may be not going to sign Franck Ribery from Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid and Ribery have mentioned their interest in each other, but Bayern Munich look strongly determined to avoid selling of their most prized diamond.

Bayern Munich club are looking €80 million for the France international, a figure Real Madrid find unrealistic.

Valdano has now revealed that the club may fail in their attempt to land the 26-year-old this summer, which will result in a new offensive next year.

"Ribery has a running contract with The Bavarian, who do not wish to sell him," he told Onda Madrid. "We have to be patient. If it is not this year, it could happen in the next."

"The player has demonstrated his desire to play for Real Madrid and we know how to wait. Joining now will be very difficult."

Valdano has guaranteed that Real Madrid still plan to bring in players to the current squad.

"If more people arrive, we will handle things with more discretion.

"Next week I hope we will all start focusing more on football matters and leave the presentations in the background.

"We would settle with one or two more midfielders to complete the squad," he added.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Presentation and he is now officially Real Madrid Player

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:27:00 +0000

Around 80,000 Real Madrid fan's at Barnabeu Stadium welcoming Cristiano Ronaldo.

"I'm very happy to be here. I've achieved one of my dreams," Ronaldo, who agreed to a six-year deal, said. "I want this to begin as quickly as possible so that I can show what I can do."

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Ronaldo passes medical.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:11:00 +0000

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo has passed his medical test at Real Madrid and is set to be introduced as the club's latest signing, completing a deal that makes him the most expensive player in the world.

The 2008 FIFA world player, who spent the past six years at England's Manchester United, arrived in Madrid on Monday on a private flight from his native Portugal where he was on holiday, sparking a media frenzy.

In a statement, the head of Real's medical services, Carlos Diez, said the 24-year-old striker was "in perfect condition and looking forward to the beginning of the season."

Ronaldo will don Real's jersey for the first time at a ceremony at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium which is scheduled to get underway at 9 pm (1900 GMT).

Real acquired the player from Manchester United last month on a six-year deal worth 94 million euros (131 million dollars) and Spanish media reports that he will be paid 13 million euros each season.

He will team up with Kaka, the 2007 FIFA world player, who signed with Real from AC Milan for 65 million euros from AC Milan in early June.

Kaka was officially unveiled on June 30 at the Bernabeu stadium before 55,000 fans, according to club figures, and Real predicts as many as 80,000 people may attend Ronaldo's presentation.

That would make it the most attended presentation of a footballer since 75,000 fans cheered the arrival of Argentina's Diego Maradona at Naples from FC Barcelona in July 1984. Fans had to pay to enter the stadium in that event.

By noon hundreds of fans, equipped with food and drinks for a lengthy wait, were already at the stadium waiting for the free event to get underway.

"I am here because he is handsome and I am from Madrid," one young female supporter told private television TVE as she sat surrounded by friends outside the stadium waiting for the unveiling to get underway.

Sports daily AS reported over the weekend that Ronaldo will wear the Number 9 shirt once sported by club legend Alfredo di Stefano.

The Argentine striker, Real's honorary president, is expected to present Ronaldo with his jersey at the player's official unveiling.

Kaka was the first big name who construction magnate Florentino Perez signed since he returned in June for a second stint as president of Real.

Perez, who brought Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane to Real during his first term as the club's president between 2000 and 2006, is seeking to rebuild a squad which trailed arch rival FC Barcelona last season by reviving his policy of signing football superstars.

Among Real's other signings is French striker Karim Benzema from Lyon and defender Raul Albiol, who joined from financially troubled Spanish side Valencia.- AFP

Reporters Around The World For Ronaldo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:27:00 +0000

More than 200 media outlets will be on hand for Cristiano Ronaldo's unveiling on Monday

It's the moment everyone has been waiting for and the picture Madridistas have been dying to capture. Cristiano Ronaldo will sign his contract on Monday and subsequently be presented as a Real Madrid player before thousands of fans. The Santiago Bernabeu is preparing to welcome the Portuguese international following the unveilings of Kaka and Raul Albiol. The whole planet has been eagerly awaiting the day, which will be covered by more than 200 media outlets from every corner of the globe.

Twelve national and international press agencies and dozens of sports and general newspapers, specialized magazines and websites will be on hand for the event.

Foreign papers including Clarin, L´Equipe, The Independent, A Bola, La Nacion de Chile and The Sun will be there, as will 31 international television channels, including TV Kuwait, Chilevision, BBC, Ecuavisa and RTP.

Realmadrid.com and RealmadridTV will also bring you all the day's events, so please stay tuned for what will be a momentous occasion.

Realmadrid.com

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm worth every penny

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:17:00 +0000

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADRID — Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo believes he's worth every penny of his record 80 million (C$146 million) pound transfer fee.

"I think that it's a fair figure. If Manchester United and Real Madrid agree to this amount, then there is nothing more to say," Ronaldo said in Saturday's edition of Marca. "The great players cost a lot of money, and if you want them you have to pay it. I'm happy to be the most expensive player in the world."

Ronaldo said that news of his transfer last month brought an "indescribable" feeling and that he would do all he could to prove his worth on the field.

"My objective is to go down in history as one of the best," Ronaldo said. "If I can finish as the best, then perfect. What I want is to be a part of the club of the greatest players in history."

The 24-year-old Portugal international was also looking forward to his presentation on Monday, nearly a week after Kaka was introduced to 50,000 fans. The 80,000-seat Santiago Bernabeu stadium is expected to be at full capacity.

"It doesn't matter if there are more or less people than at Kaka's presentation. The only important thing I want is to be happy on that day," said Ronaldo, who hasn't decided on a shirt number yet with captain Raul Gonzalez already holding his preferred No. 7 jersey.

Madrid president Florentino Perez has spent C$339 million on Ronaldo, Kaka, Lyon striker Karim Benzema and Valencia defender Raul Albiol. Perez's latest "galactico" project isn't finished yet, with more Spanish players promised to arrive while Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery is also a target.

"He's building a great team and changing the club's structures," Ronaldo said. "His ideas are very good and he's revolutionized world football with the amount of money he's spent and the signings he's made."

Ronaldo had only kind words for Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who brought the Portuguese winger to Old Trafford from Sporting in 2003. Ronaldo said he would travel to Manchester in the days after his presentation to show his thanks.

"I owe everything that I've learned to him: the way to think, how to adopt certain decisions in my life. He's been fundamental," Ronaldo said.

La Liga is Better Than Premier League

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:00:00 +0000

The Portuguese winger, who has already been christened ‘CR9’ by Spanish press, believes that he will now be playing in the best league…

Real Madrid megastar Cristiano Ronaldo is relishing playing in Spain’s Primera Division after six years and countless accolades in the Premier League with Manchester United.

The world’s most expensive footballer will be officially unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday evening, but before his glittering night of nights, he has joined the eternal argument of which league is currently the best.

“The Premier League is a very good competition,” he was quoted as saying on guardian.co.uk, “but I think that the Spanish league is going to have a little more quality because of the players who are arriving.

“Both leagues are going to be very good, but I think that with Florentino Perez’s signings, the Spanish league will be superior to the English.”

With Los Blancos already having Kaka and Karim Benzema in their ranks while continuing to pursue the likes of Franck Ribery, the rivalry in La Liga will be intense in the 2009-10 campaign, especially with Barcelona looking to bring in Keirrison and Javier Mascherano and Atletico Madrid pursuing Andrea Pirlo.

“It’s going to be a magnificent competition in Spain this year,” Ronaldo enthused. “All the footballers have a lot of quality and the referees protect the players more.”

KS Leong, Goal.com

Real Madrid Do Not Have Enough Money To Buy Ribery - Franz Beckenbauer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:40:00 +0000

The French winger missed training yesterday and seems to want a move to Madrid...

Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has claimed that Real Madrid don't have enough money to buy Franck Ribery.

The Spanish club have already made four signings this summer and have spent nearly €200 million in doing so.

It seems that Florentino Perez is not about to stop now, though, and he said yesterday that he still wants to bring in two more players.

Ribery appears to be one of those Madrid are keen on and amidst intense speculation that he will leave Bayern, the Frenchman missed training yesterday.

His future at the club now looks to be more in doubt than ever and Beckenbauer did not guarantee he will stay, but simply said finances could be a problem for Madrid.

"I cannot imagine that, after the signings last week, Madrid still have enough money left to pay for Ribery," the president told Bild.

Perhaps worryingly for Bayern, though, the Spanish giants are not showing any signs of slowing down and still seem to be targetting top players like Ribery.

Developments in the next few days with regards to training and Ribery's participation could well show where he wants to be next season.

James Walker-Roberts, Goal.com

COUNTDOWN TO CRISTIANO RONALDO PRESENTATION

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Countdown To Cristiano Ronaldo Presentation

Real Madrid offered Alvaro Negredo for Xabi Alonso

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:01:00 +0000

The striker has been attracting interest from England and also Italy...
03-Jul-2009

Real Madrid have reportedly offered Alvaro Negredo and cash to Liverpool in exchange for midfielder Xabi Alonso.

The previous bids for the Spaniard has been turned down and this is maybe the last option in their pursuit of him.

Real Madrid first €24 million bid rejected, then a €35 million bid including Alvaro Arbeloa also has been turned down, this time they are ready to offer the €41 million Liverpool want.

Real Madrid offered not only cash, but also Negredo, who Rafael Benitez has been an admirer of for some time.

The Liverpool boss believes that Alvaro Negredo would be an ideal signing to play alongside Fernando Torres and is keen to bring him to Anfield.

Juanma Lopez and Alejandro Camano the player's agents, have been in England discussing terms with Liverpool and also Tottenham Hotspur.

It is not only the two Premier League clubs, Roma and Genoa are both said to be interested in Negredo and where his future lies is not clear at the moment.

Liverpool Promise Real Madrid Xabi Alonso Talks Will Begin Soon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:42:00 +0000

The deep-lying playmaker could become the next Galactico…
3 Jul 2009

Real Madrid will finally be granted a fair opportunity to negotiate with Liverpool for the transfer of Xabi Alonso.

According to AS, the Anfield outfit’s new managing director, Christian Purslow, has told his counterpart in the Spanish capital, Jorge Valdano, to give him a few days before opening formal discussions as he first wants to undertake an extensive revision of the club’s accounts to determine their economic situation and set an appropriate asking price for the midfielder.

Rafael Benitez has previously insisted that the 27-year-old would not be going anywhere for less than €40 million, a figure that the 'White House' would not even consider, but Italian newspaper Tuttosport speculated yesterday that the Reds would accept a €32m bid from Madrid.

The Spanish sports daily, on the other hand, believes that Purslow, who has been appointed as Liverpool’s chief negotiator in all transfer matters, could settle for a €35 million deal with full-back Alvaro Arbeloa included in the agreement.

Los Blancos are reportedly keeping in close contact with Alonso’s agent, Inaki Ibanez, while Valdano is said to have already begun working on a contractual agreement for the Basque-born midfielder.

KS Leong, Goal.com

KAKA Presentation to Real Madrid (30 june 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:12:00 +0000

I still cant believe my eyes. I've never seen supporters welcome their club new signing like this before. I'm wondering is it going to be the same when Cristiano Ronaldo presentation at Barnebeu?