Spiderman weaving tangled web at Newcastle
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Newcastle have made their first signing of the summer with the surprise capture of Jonas Gutierrez from Mallorca.
Nicknamed “Spiderman” after he pulled out the webbed mask for his goal celebrations, Gutierrez has agreed a five-year deal with The Magpies.
Primarily a wide attacker, Gutierrez is positionally perfect for the 4-3-3 formation that Kevin Keegan employed last season, although the Argentinean can also slot into a 4-4-2.
"Jonas is a wonderful signing for us,” Keegan told the club’s official website.
"I know a lot of other clubs have been interested in him. He'll be a terrific addition to the squad.
"He's an exciting player and I'm sure our fans will enjoy watching him."
Gutierrez moves for an undisclosed fee in what is a complex transfer, which sees half of the money that Mallorca receive go to former club Newells Old Boys. The Argentina international featured in his country’s last game, a 0-0 draw against Brazil, and he is desperate to show what he can do in England.
Jonas said: "I cannot tell you how excited I am to be joining Newcastle United.
"The Premier League is a great place to play and I cannot wait to meet my new team-mates and prove myself to the Newcastle United fans."
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Spiderman's Toon Move In Jeopardy
Kevin Keegan's first major signing of the summer is in danger of getting caught up in a hopeless tangle with the news that Real Mallorca are ready to take legal action against Jonas 'Spiderman' Gutierrez.
The Argentine winger signed a five-year deal with Newcastle earlier in the week, but only after using FIFA’s controversial article 17 rule, which allows players who are over 25 to buy out their contract if they have been with the same club for three or more years.
Mallorca's statements on the matter were stern to vague, and their case appears to be based on the fact that Gutierrez isn't actually 25 until this Saturday.
"We are unhappy with the attitude of Jonas Gutierrez and we will pursue this as a complaint," fumed Mallorca sports director Nando Pons
"We have claimed €12m (£9.5m) for the unilateral termination of the contract 'without just cause'. Mallorca will defend their interests.''
"This case has only just begun," warned club president Vicente Grande. "We will not be quiet and nobody is going to take us for fools. We at least want the €10m that Portsmouth offered us in the winter." -
Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:
Spiderman's Toon Move In Jeopardy
Kevin Keegan's first major signing of the summer is in danger of getting caught up in a hopeless tangle with the news that Real Mallorca are ready to take legal action against Jonas 'Spiderman' Gutierrez.
The Argentine winger signed a five-year deal with Newcastle earlier in the week, but only after using FIFA’s controversial article 17 rule, which allows players who are over 25 to buy out their contract if they have been with the same club for three or more years.
Mallorca's statements on the matter were stern to vague, and their case appears to be based on the fact that Gutierrez isn't actually 25 until this Saturday.
"We are unhappy with the attitude of Jonas Gutierrez and we will pursue this as a complaint," fumed Mallorca sports director Nando Pons
"We have claimed €12m (£9.5m) for the unilateral termination of the contract 'without just cause'. Mallorca will defend their interests.''
"This case has only just begun," warned club president Vicente Grande. "We will not be quiet and nobody is going to take us for fools. We at least want the €10m that Portsmouth offered us in the winter."... clubs making millions yet behave so childish