Quaresma Hours Away From Atletico Madrid Move
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Ricardo Quaresma is expected to complete a move to Atletico Madrid in the coming hours.
The former Sporting Lisbon and Barcelona man - who moved to Porto three years ago as a part of the deal that brought Deco to Spain, is set for a return to La Liga.
Atletico Madrid will pay Porto 20 million euros for the Portuguese winger, and a few more based on performances and results.
The move will see Los Colchoneros have a rather long line-up of wingers, with Maxi Rodriguez and Petrov both fit again, and Luis Garcia also on the way in.
This signing comes on the back of Atletico Madrid signing Diego Forlan for 21 million euros, and almost certainly rules Riquelme out as a possibility.
Atletico Madrid have been second only to Barcelona in terms of their summer spending in Spain, with Real Madrid yet to make their moves. They have already netted Raul Garcia, Abbiati, Cleber Santana and Diego Costa.
They are also close to netting Spanish international defender Angel from relegated Celta Vigo, which will officially complete their business for the summer.
As for Quaresma, this is his big chance to prove himself in La Liga, and make a point to Frank Rijkaard, who was unimpressed with the winger over his unwillingness to adapt.
Quaresma had refused to play on the left back then, and was thus left on the bench with Luis Garcia and skipper Luis Enrique being preferred on the right.
He had also hit out at Rijkaard for failing to give him enough chances, and has vowed never to play under him again. He wants a return to Barcelona, but "not while Rijkaard is the coach."
For now, it will be Atletico Madrid - who have been chasing for almost 12 months, it has to be said - whom he will ply his trade for. -
wow finally coming back la liga
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also getting reyes i think
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RM might just offer Reyes a contract, if Arsenal are willing to sell him at a cut-throat price.Originally posted by used:also getting reyes i think
now got supply but who's the target man??
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i dont see how reyes can still be an arsenal player by next season. i think he would rather to a smaller spanish club than to stay at arsenal;Originally posted by Slipshade:RM might just offer Reyes a contract, if Arsenal are willing to sell him at a cut-throat price.
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Nooooooo!!!! I want Quaresma at United!
Defenders will see double when he and Ronaldo plays.
Cheers.
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nani and anderson not enough?Originally posted by CKeer:Nooooooo!!!! I want Quaresma at United! Defenders will see double when he and Ronaldo plays.
Cheers.
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great....i think galletti will leave....
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Nani is relatively small in build and I've no idea why is Anderson bought for.Originally posted by used:nani and anderson not enough? Whereas Quaresma, in terms of his physical size, pace and power shot, will almost definitely succeed in the Premiership.
Cheers.
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FARK LA. why chelsea don't buy him..
Can always use him to replace SWP what.
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I have to agree. I've seen Quaresma played before and i rate him rather highly. I'm hugely impressed by his dribbling and the way he shoots using the outside of the boot. Sweet.Originally posted by CKeer:Nani is relatively small in build and I've no idea why is Anderson bought for. Whereas Quaresma, in terms of his physical size, pace and power shot, will almost definitely succeed in the Premiership.
Cheers.
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Yes, i can still remember what he did to chelsea in the ucl.
and also i saw him play for portugal, he and ronaldo are terrors.
WHY WHY WHY?
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Liverpool raiding once more
