Ronaldinho completes $30 million transfer to AC Milan
July 16, 2008
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Jo joins Manchester City for record fee
July 3, 2008
MANCHESTER (AFP) - Brazilian striker Jo joined Manchester City from CSKA Moscow on Wednesday for what the English Premier League side said was a "club record" undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old forward, capped once by Brazil, signed a four-year contract and in the process became Mark Hughes’s first major signing at Eastlands since he replaced Sven-Goran Eriksson as City manager.
Jo, full name Joao Alves de Assis Silva, is a left-footed forward who joined several fellow Brazilians at CSKA in 2006 when he moved from Corinthians.
It had been reported that City expected to pay around 19 million pounds (38 million dollars) for the striker, who scored 44 goals in 77 matches for the Russian club.
"I decided to come to Manchester City because it is one of the clubs who showed more interest in me, although I had other offers as well," Jo said at a press conference announcing his signing.
"After I spoke to the manager (Hughes) I was very pleased.
"I was told Manchester City is a club going forward at the moment. We can go places, that is our objective. We thought about it and I decided to come to Manchester City for that reason."
Jo added Valencia were City’s main rivals for his signature. "The club who showed interest officially was Valencia," he said. "I know from the press there were other clubs who showed interest."
Hughes added: "He’s a big talent and a young man with a big future.
"A lot has been said about him and there was a big expectation on him coming out of Brazil. So with the success he’s had I think it’s a real coup that we’ve been able to bring him to the club.
"He’s a big guy, in stature and in ability, so I think everybody will enjoy watching him play."
During his time with CSKA, Jo won the Russian league and cup double in 2006 and also made numerous Champions League appearances for the Moscow club.
He may not be the only Brazilian joining City, with Hughes confirming the side were in the hunt for Barcelona’s Ronaldinho.
The striker has been told he can leave the Nou Camp, with City, Chelsea and Italy’s AC Milan all suggested as potential destinations for Ronaldinho.
"Basically that’s a process that is ongoing," Hughes said. "I don’t think the process has slowed or accelerated."
Hughes added: "He’s a huge world star and these things, if they are going to happen, are likely to take a bit of time.
"In the discussions he’s had with the club I think he’s been very positive about the idea of coming to the club."
Last season City finished ninth in the Premier League but that wasn’t enough to prevent club chairman Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Thai premier, getting rid of ex-England manager Eriksson after what was widely agreed to have been a successful first year in charge at Eastlands for the Swedish boss.
Eriksson, now in charge of the Mexico national side, was replaced by former Wales and Blackburn Rovers manager Hughes last month.
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FC Barcelona bid for Real Mallorca striker Dani Guiza.
May 27, 2008
New transfer reports are surfacing from Spain and it has been reported that Spanish giants FC Barcelona are preparing a bid for Real Mallorca striker Dani Guiza.
Local newspapers in Spain has reported that Barcelona are ready to meet Guiza’s £10 million asking price.
It is believed that the 27 year-old has welcomed Barcelona’s interest and made no secret of his hopes of moving to the Nou Camp this summer.
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Full name: Daniel González Güiza
Date of birth: August 17, 1980
Place of birth: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Height: 1.82 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position: Striker
Current club: RCD Mallorca
Number: 14
Previous Clubs
1998–1999: Xerez CD
1999–2002: RCD Mallorca
1999–2000: Dos Hermanas (loan)
2002–2003: Recreativo Huelva
2003: FC Barcelona B
2003–2005: Ciudad de Murcia
2005–2007: Getafe CF
2007– RCD Mallorca
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Manchester United close to signing Thierry Henry
May 25, 2008
Amazing transfer news are out and it is reported that Barcelona striker Thierry Henry was reportedly on the verge of a move to Manchester United two weeks ago but changed his mind since after talks with new boss Pep Guardiola.
It is widely known that the France striker had a disappointing first season at the Nou Camp following his £16million switch to Barcelona from Arsenal last summer.
It is believed that the main reason for his poor form was being asked to play in an unfamiliar left-wing role by Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard, who has since left the club after a trophy-less season.
Guardiola has taken the reins at the Catalan giants, and is believed to have talked Henry out of a sensational £10million switch to Old Trafford.
The British newspapers have reported that Thierry was told by the new coach he didn’t want him to leave, that he was going to be a big player for Barcelona next season and would have an important role to play for them.
It is believed that the brief conversation has reassured Thierry Henry even though it is believed that Manchester United were ready to buy the talented striker.
Cameroon International striker Samuel Eto’o and Brazilian play maker Ronaldinho are widely expected to leave Barcelona this summer and this means that Henry could become their first-choice striker for the new season.
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FC Barcelona offer Dos Santos for Florent Malouda
May 23, 2008
Sensational transfer news are out from Spain and it has been reported thay FC Barcelona are willing to swap Mexican teenage sensation Giovanni dos Santos in exchange for Chelsea winger Florent Malouda.
Local newspapers have reporte that Chelsea FC are ready to do business for £14 million for France international Malouda and it is believed that Barcelona is hoping to drive down the cash component by including Dos Santos in their offer.
It is believed that the young Mexico international is rated highly by Chelsea’s assistant manager Henk ten Cate, who followed Dos Santos’ progress closely while working at the Nou Camp.
Malouda plays as a left winger for Chelsea FC and is well known for his pace. Malouda normally plays as as attacking left winger who can also play as a second striker or behind the front two.
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Full name: Florent Malouda
Date of birth: June 13, 1980
Place of birth: Cayenne, French Guiana, France
Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position: Left Winger
Current club: Chelsea
Number: 15
Previous Clubs
1996–2000: Châteauroux
2000–2003: Guingamp
2003–2007: Lyon
2007– Chelsea
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