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Manchester City have signed Robinho

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September 2, 2008

Manchester City finally made an impact signing after failing to sign Ronaldinho from Barcelona and Berbatov from Tottenham.
Robinho was unsettled since Real‘s attempts on Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. He was supposed to be used as an exchange player by Real Madrid.

However Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster always declared that he wants Robinho to stay and that he has his fully support.
Robinho remained on the leaving position even after Ronaldo‘s supposed transfer failed and he hoped that he will be taken by Chelsea which was also interested in him.
Chelsea have made an offer of only € 30 m which was refused by Real stating that no player will leave this summer.
City who was taken over by a new investor, made an extravagant offer of € 42 m for the player and offered him a contract around 6m after tax.
This is the fourth-biggest transfer after Figo, Zidane and Shevcenko.
Real Madrid boss Ramon Calderon declared that Robinho‘s transfer is because of human reasons not because of sport and that Real would never keep a player in the team if that’s not what he wishes.
Manchester City boss mark Hughes is very delighted after the signing, considering Robinho one of the best players in the world and he declared that he can’t wait to introduce him into the squad and to the supporters.

Manchester have signed Berbatov

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September 2, 2008

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Manchester have completing the signing of the bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham. Manchester have been in contact with the striker whole summer. The player declared many times that would be a “dream come true” his possible move to Manchester. Berbatov also made photos with Manchester shirt and has also put his signature on them things that were not welcomed by the supporters.
The Spurs opposed at every attempt from Manchester but finally they gave up. Also Bayern, Barcelona and Manchester City were interested in signing Berbatov, the last one even had an offer of £ 30 m accepted by Tottenham but the player wanted to move to United. Despite not having the permission to talk to the player they arranged a medical in Manchester and the player arrived at Old Trafford. The negotiations took a couple of hours. Finally the official web site of Tottenham announced that they agreed with Manchester for around £ 31 m.
As part of the transaction youngster Fraizer Campbell will join Spurs but only for a year on loan.
As a result Spurs have agreeded to not follow the initial complaint over an illegal aproach on the player.
Campbell had an excellent last season at Hull City were he was loaned, having an essential role in the team promotion to Premier League.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has only words of praise for the striker, considering him as a key player for the next season. Also the supporters are very delighted with the signing comparing him already with Eric Cantona.

Louis Saha transfers from Manchester United to Everton

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September 1, 2008

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The french player transferred from the Uefa Champions League winner Manchester United to Everton in an undisclosed fee.
Although he showed brilliant skills in some memorable encounters in the 4 years with Manchester United ,his evolutions were darkened by the many unfortunate injuries that he had suffered.

The french will move to Goodison Park on a 2 year contract with and option of a third.
Saha made his English football debut on loan from FC Metz to Newcastle United in 1999, making
11 appearances and scoring one goal before returning to Metz.

He was transferred to Fulham for £2.1million in 2000. During a spell of nearly four years at the club,
he scored 63 goals in total.

Saha was transferred to Manchester United for a fee of £12.8 million in 2004 after impressing Sir Alex Ferguson
in Fulham‘s 2-1 loss to Manchester United and throughout the season having scored 15 goals up to that point. Fulham were reluctant to sell Saha but he pushed
for a deal and it eventually transfered to Old Traffor on 23 January 2004.

Number 9 will be Saha‘s number at Everton, and here he will join former United team mates Phill Neville and Tim Howard.Evertone’s hopes are high and everybody will be looking forward to seeing Louis Saha playing to prove himself as a good signing.

Real Madrid still after David Villa

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September 1, 2008

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Real Madrid are desperate to sign a striker until the end of transfer window. They increased their offer after that last one 40 million euro was rejected by Valencia. Now they are waiting for Valencia‘s permission to talk to the player.

Villa had an excelent Primera debut with Valencia opening the score in 3-0 win against Mallorca.
Villa wouldn’t say no to the move, because he wants to play at highest level and Real suits perfectly. All is up to Valencia‘s president Vicente Soriano.

Soriano knows that if he sold the player the fans will turn agains him even if the fee is very good.
Probably if the deal will complete then Robinho will be allowed to move to Chelsea. Robinho recently declared that he wants to leave and that Chelsea would be perfect destination for him.
Real‘s coach Bernd Schuster complained in the last period about the few forward options that he has in the team.
Real Madrid have failed to sign their first target this summer, Ronaldo from Manchester United.

Ronaldinho back to his best?

Italy

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September 1, 2008

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Ronaldinho who was transferred this summer from Barcelona to Milan for around 20 million euro, had already impressed at his debut in Serie A.

Even if Milan losed that game against Bologna, Ronaldinho delighted the fans and the Milan‘s president.
Berlusconi described Ronaldinho as an extraordinary champion and declared Ronaldinho the man of the match for Milan. He also considered that Milan were unlucky to loose the game, but he is confident that Milan will win next match when probably Kaka will be back again.
Ronaldinho created a lot of chances but Milan scored only once.
Also Ronaldinho is very confident and thinks that with hard work they can achieve what they propose.
The brazilian was superb all the 90 minutes, showing a great form.