Tuesday, June 30, 2009
World Soccer Daily
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Eto'O Agent: City Offer Fake
The Samuel Eto’o soap opera at
The Blaugrana yesterday offered the striker a new two-year contract extension without any changes to his existing conditions, but Mesalles wasn’t impressed with the proposal or with the way the directors have dealt with his star client.
“No one at the club can doubt Eto’o’s love and devotion to Barca,” he said during an interview with Radio Marca.
“But someone is trying to force him out through the back door, and this is something habitual at the club.”
When asked about the supposed €30 million bid from
Mesalles had previously acknowledged that Eto’o wants to finish his contract at the Camp Nou, which expires a year from now, and that at no time did coach Pep Guardiola ever rule the 28-year-old out of his first-team plans.
United Sign 23-year old winger Antonio Valencia from Wigan
Manchester United is delighted to announce it has completed the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan Athletic on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old Ecuador international has played 34 times for his country, scoring four goals.
Sir Alex Ferguson said: “Antonio is a player we have admired for some time now, having spent the last two years in the Premier League with Wigan. I am sure his pace and ability will make a significant contribution to the team.”
Antonio Valencia said: “Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me. I have enjoyed my time at Wigan, but I am thrilled to have the chance to challenge for the biggest honours in club football here.
“Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience. I can’t wait to get started.”
Kaka Presented at the Bernabéu
The attacking midfielder took the chance to explain why he left AC Milan, and why he chose to come to the Spanish capital.
"Milan opened the door to negotiations for the first time. It was a time of world crisis, this was back in January," he explained.
"After the season finished, they said again there were some offers and they had to begin the transfer negotiation procedure again. So then I said I would love to go to Real Madrid if at some point Milan decided to let me go.
"Today for me was incredible, unforgettable - not only in my life but the lives of many other people. It was historical for me.
"I chose Madrid because it appeals to me in every way. When i talk to my colleagues from the national team, they always talk to me about Real Madrid. I had this information and that's why I decided that one day, if I left Milan, it would be to play for Real Madrid, and now it has come true."