Mercado de verano: La Liga Summer Transfer Thread

Sevilla chasing Jesús Gámez, Stephane Mbia, and Gokhan Inler

http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/futbol-jesus-gamez/dasftb/20090528dasdaiftb_6/Tes

Jaime wrote:But who else would Atletico go for? It's clear that they aren't going to renew Leo Franco, Coupet wants to leave, De Gea isn't that great.

They should go for Boruc - his biggest supporter in Glasgow Strachan is no longer Celtic manager and I think it's finally time for Boruc to move, he definitely needs a new challenge. And with his shot stopping ability (including being great in defending 1 on 1 situations) he would be perfect for La Liga.

don't know anything about Gámez, but the other two would improve their midfield greatly

Messiah wrote:don't know anything about Gámez, but the other two would improve their midfield greatly

Inler and Mbia are definitely quality players... but it also would mean that Sevilla still would lack a creativity in midfield centre, still would rely heavily attacking wise on linking up plays by Kanoute or work done by their wingers. And in post-Dani Alves life it proved for them to be quite a challenge.

Sergio Asenjo, fichado

Cuatro millones y dos jugadores, montante de la operación • Se hará oficial la próxima semana • Segundo fichaje tras Juanito

Sergio Asenjo defenderá la portería del Atlético de Madrid las próximas cuatro temporadas. El guardameta del Valladolid, que había recibido ofertas del Barcelona, el Villarreal y de varios clubes de la Premier League, deshojó la margarita y dio el sí al conjunto rojiblanco, que se asegura los servicios del prometedor cancerbero de 19 años, que viene siendo internacional sub 21 en las dos últimas temporadas.

El fichaje de Sergio Asenjo se oficializará la próxima semana, tras el regreso del amistoso que el conjunto rojiblanco disputará en Finlandia el martes 2 de junio. Cerrado el del bético Juanito, Sergio Asenjo es el segundo refuerzo colchonero de cara a la temporada 2009-10.

De esta manera, el Atlético de Madrid apuntala una demarcación que tenía huérfana tras las consabidas salidas de Leo Franco, que jugará en el Galatasaray; Coupet, por el que el PSG suspira; y Ángel Bernabé, con varias ofertas, pero sin un destino definido aún.

MARCA ya apuntó el pasado verano que el joven portero palentino estuvo en la agenda rojiblanca, pero finalmente el mallorquinista Moya fue el elegido para reforzar el marco. Al no llegar a un acuerdo con el Mallorca, el Atlético tuvo que dar un giro a sus primeras intenciones y al presentársele la oportunidad, fichó a Gregory Coupet, por el que abonó 1,5 millones al Olympique de Lyon.

Desde entonces, el seguimiento del portero palentino ha sido continuo. Hace dos meses, apuntamos en estas páginas que el futuro del guardameta del Valladolid se trataría a final de temporada. Y la incógnita se ha despejado antes del último partido de la presente Liga.

La intención de los dirigentes rojiblancos era la de la abordar la recta final de las negociaciones con el Valladolid con el equipo ya clasificado en la próxima edición de la Champions League, pero conscientes del interés de otros clubes por Sergio Asenjo, se aceleraron las gestiones la pasada semana con una cumbre en la capital de España entre Miguel Ángel Gil Marín y Carlos Suárez, consejero delegado rojiblanco y presidente blanquivioleta, respectivamente.

Sergio Asenjo firmó con el Valladolid hasta 2012 y su cláusula de rescisión pasó la temporada pasada de 4,5 a 5,5 millones de euros tras sobrepasar un número de partidos. Valencia y Zaragoza ya se interesaron la pasada campaña por sus servicios, pero no hubo ningún movimiento y Sergio Asenjo permaneció en Pucela.
Todo el mundo daba por hecho que su estancia en Valladolid era cuestión de poco tiempo. Y así ha sido. En el presente ejercicio, su nombre ha sido barajado por un selecto grupo de equipos. El Atlético acabó ganando la partida.

La llegada del cancerbero pucelano al conjunto de la ribera del Manzanares se gestó de forma salomónica. Mientras que el Valladolid exigió la cláúsula, el Atlético ofertó abaratar la operación con la entrada de dos jugadores. Ambas partes acordaron que el precio de la operación debería tasarse en los 5,5 millones de su cláusula de rescisión. El fichaje del portero palentino se cifrará entorno a los 4 millones de euros y dos jugadores de una lista en la que están Valera, Cléber Santana, Miguel de las Cuevas o Diego Costa, entre otros.

Sergio Asenjo ha estado esta temporada tres meses en el dique seco debido a una intervención quirúrgica en diciembre pasado por la rotura del asta posterior del menisco externo de la rodilla izquierda. El meta reapareció el pasado 6 de abril ante el Barcelona y ha disputado de manera consecutiva las últimas nueve jornadas de Liga.

http://www.marca.com/2009/05/29/futbol/equipos/atletico/1243608641.html

Lafita going back to Zaragoza and Verdu possibly going to Espanyol. A shame that Deportivo isn't hanging on to more it's players

http://www.marca.com/2009/05/31/futbol/equipos/deportivo/1243724744.html

David Villa & Silva Should Join Real Madrid Before Barcleona - Morientes
If Los Che do have to sell any of their big names then one player already leaving wants them to join his former club...

Fernando Morientes has revealed that he would prefer to see both David Villa and David Silva go to Real Madrid ahead of Barcelona if they are sold by Valencia in the summer.

The veteran striker played his last game for los Che on Saturday evening and while he exits on a free transfer, the club are planning ways of raising finances to ease the financial problems.

Selling both Villa and Silva has been mooted for months and the pair have been linked with several clubs, but Morientes knows where he would prefer they went.

"David Villa and David Silva? I'd prefer that they remain both here, but if I had to choose between Real Madrid and Barcelona, of course I hope that they go to Madrid," he told the Spanish media.

Morientes, who is reported to have been a Barcelona fan as a child, has yet to agree a deal with a new club, but he has been linked with a return to Real Zaragoza.

The Aragonese outfit are on the verge of a return to the top flight and while he has previously stated he could be interested, he was not ready to given any clues away this time.

"I have received some great offers and we will see what will be the most attractive," he continued.

"I have had three wonderful years here and I have received respect and affection from fans outside the ground."

El Moro

Super Ribery wrote:

David Villa & Silva Should Join Real Madrid Before Barcleona - Morientes
If Los Che do have to sell any of their big names then one player already leaving wants them to join his former club...

Fernando Morientes has revealed that he would prefer to see both David Villa and David Silva go to Real Madrid ahead of Barcelona if they are sold by Valencia in the summer.

The veteran striker played his last game for los Che on Saturday evening and while he exits on a free transfer, the club are planning ways of raising finances to ease the financial problems.

Selling both Villa and Silva has been mooted for months and the pair have been linked with several clubs, but Morientes knows where he would prefer they went.

"David Villa and David Silva? I'd prefer that they remain both here, but if I had to choose between Real Madrid and Barcelona, of course I hope that they go to Madrid," he told the Spanish media.

Morientes, who is reported to have been a Barcelona fan as a child, has yet to agree a deal with a new club, but he has been linked with a return to Real Zaragoza.

The Aragonese outfit are on the verge of a return to the top flight and while he has previously stated he could be interested, he was not ready to given any clues away this time.

"I have received some great offers and we will see what will be the most attractive," he continued.

"I have had three wonderful years here and I have received respect and affection from fans outside the ground."

El Moro

Well, there's going to be some Betis players for sale now: Juanito's already signed with Atletico. Emana, Oliveira, Sergio Garcia, Damia...all decent players who should be able to find another club.

I wonder if that Arab sheikh still wants to buy them

Didn't Oliveira get relegated with Zaragoza as well? never really rated that bloke. He looked a chump at Milan. (assuming it's the same guy)

Yeah that's the one.

Yeah, you're right. Sergio Garcia as well. Bad luck charms!

In terms of managerial vacancies, Villarreal and Atletico are going to be the 2 "big" clubs in Spain with spots open. Valverde, Laudrup are possibilities, and perhaps even Tapia of Malaga, who announced his resignation yesterday. Marca had earlier mentioned that Villarreal would hire Manzano of Mallorca.

There seems to be some movement for Atletico to keep Abel Resino. Not sure if that is a good idea or not. Manzano, I would think, be a possible candidate for both Atletico and Villarreal (as Marca suggest). Valverde could be in the discussion. Also Victor Fernandez possibly as I don't think he's doing anything at the moment.

And another opening:

Antonio Tapia anuncia que deja el Málaga

El entrenador del Málaga, Antonio Tapia, ha confirmado después de la derrota de su equipo ante el Espanyol (3-0) que la próxima temporada no será el técnico del conjunto malacitano porque considera que ha cumplido un ciclo.

"La próxima temporada no voy a ser el entrenador. Finalizo un ciclo muy bonito para mí y mi familia después de una campaña excelente. Pienso que es un momento ideal para terminar este ciclo y agradezco al presidente, a los empleados, a la afición y a la prensa la colaboración que han mostrado", ha señalado.

Tapia ha asegurado que ha madurado mucho su decisión y ha insistido en que es un buen momento para dejar el cargo. "He hecho una valoración global y he puesto el punto y final después de una gran campaña. Pienso que es el momento ideal para iniciar otro proyecto", ha comentado.

"El presidente apostó por mí y en los momentos difíciles ha respaldado al cuerpo técnico. Se me ha tratado como me merezco y pienso que hemos hecho una campaña fantástica", ha manifestado. El técnico, quien ha comunicado su decisión a los jugadores antes del partido, ha agradecido poder escoger el momento de su adiós. "Ahora toca estudiar si hay alguna posibilidad para entrenar la próxima temporada", ha concluido.

http://europeanboard.ephpbb.com/european-leagues-f4/mercado-de-verano-la-liga-summer-transfer-thread-t19853-120.htm#945659

Meanwhile, Michel signs on with Getafe for a further two seasons.

Míchel renueva con el Getafe por dos temporadas

Miguel González, Míchel, entrenará al Getafe las próximas dos temporadas, según ha informado el club madrileño en un comunicado en su página web.

El técnico ha dirigido al Getafe las últimas cinco jornadas del campeonato, en las que ha logrado salvar al equipo del descenso. Durante mes y medio Míchel logró concienciar a sus futbolistas para mantener la categoría y en la última jornada, ante el Racing, logró el premio de la permanencia.

Su trabajo ha gustado en el seno del club del sur de Madrid y en una reunión que el presidente ha mantenido con Míchel por la mañana ambas partes han decidido ampliar el contrato del técnico dos años más.

De este modo, Míchel podrá dirigir por primera vez desde el principio de una temporada a un equipo de Primera División. Antes entrenó al Rayo Vallecano en Segunda B y al Real Madrid Castilla en Segunda División.

Tras ejercer como director deportivo del filial madridista, cargo que abandonó a mediados de esta temporada, sustituyó a Víctor Muñoz como entrenador del Getafe. Junto a Míchel estará el ex futbolista Juan Eduardo Esnaider, que será el segundo entrenador del equipo y que también ha firmado por dos años.

http://www.marca.com/2009/06/01/futbol/equipos/getafe/1243855487.html

Abel sticking with Atletico would be the wrong choice IMO. How will he manage in the CL!!!

kas wrote:Abel sticking with Atletico would be the wrong choice IMO. How will he manage in the CL!!!

It would be amusing to say the least...

Barcelona linked with Bruno Saltor from Almeria.

http://www.sport.es/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=44&idioma=CAS&idnoticia_PK=617700&idseccio_PK=803

Scouting





(who? )

I mean I've heard of him but I would have thought a back up right back was not really top of your list of priorities.

If they are getting someone decent for cheap then they may as well wrap it up early and focus on the more difficult targets. But we have a lot of defenders already, so yeah, this would be a bit of a strange signing.

Who got promoted ? have they been linked with anyone ?

Still three matches to go...Xerez need just a point to ensure promotion so they are close. Tenerife and Zaragoza are in 2nd and 3rd respectively; Hercules still has an outside shot of getting one of the places but they'd have to make up 5 pts minimum.

Zaragoza have actually been linked with a lot of players: Fernando Morientes, Bojan Krkic, among others if they do end up getting back to the top flight.

Jaime wrote:Still three matches to go...Xerez need just a point to ensure promotion so they are close. Tenerife and Zaragoza are in 2nd and 3rd respectively; Hercules still has an outside shot of getting one of the places but they'd have to make up 5 pts minimum.

Zaragoza have actually been linked with a lot of players: Fernando Morientes, Bojan Krkic, among others if they do end up getting back to the top flight.

Yeah i wondered if Zaragoza were going up and if they do id expect them to bring in some big names.

Valverde the big favourite for the Villarreal job now.

Aragones has been sacked by Fenerbahce. If Atletico's board have any sense, surely they'll bring him back and not renew Abel? Esp. if Marca's claim is true:

"Abel condiciona su continuidad a que Maxi salga del club"

Where did that come from? I wasn't aware of any animosity between the two?

Fuck Laudrup better get in there for christ sake allthough he can always wait 6 months for the Atletico/Real job to open up.

EDIT:

Ernesto Valverde Named As The New Villarreal Coach
Villarreal have moved quickly to replace Manuel Pellegrini and have gone for another under-rated trainer...

Ernesto Valverde has been appointed as the new coach of Villarreal after Manuel Pellegrini left to take over at Real Madrid, the club has announced.

The 45-year-old will be presented to the media on Wednesday after agreeing a one-year deal at El Madrgial, with the option of another if both parties agree.

After enjoying success in la Primera with Athletic Club de Bilbao and Espanyol, Valverde opted to move to Greece where he steered Olympiacos to the league title and Greek Cup last term.

Despite that, the Athens-based outfit decided not to renew his contract and Villarreal made their move after seeing Pellegrini tempted by the challenge at Real Madrid.

During his time with Espanyol, Valverde led the Catalan outfit to the UEFA Cup final in 2007 and had them in the top four for half the season the following term before a dramatic downturn in form saw them finish in mid-table.

His reputation was not dented though and the trainer was linked with several high profile posts in Spain, including Sevilla, before choosing to try his luck in Greece.

Valverde will face a tough task in maintaining Villarreal's position among the top clubs in Spain and his first job could be to stop Pellegrini from trying to take any of his stars to Real Madrid.

I think it's a great decision for Villarreal. I think Valverde is an excellent manager. Manzano would have been ok too but Valverde fits the profile of Villarreal really well.

I don't know what to say about Laudrup. The Malaga post is open.

Ricardo (Osasuna) signs with Getafe:

http://www.marca.com/2009/06/02/futbol/equipos/getafe/1243946541.html

Hugo Sánchez staying on at Almería for another season.