Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuaín has signed for Arsenal for 25M Euros. The striker, who will earn around 7.2million euros in wages was persuaded with his wage rise along with Arsene Wenger’s plan for the coming season. Arsenal need a good front man and Wenger hopes to have found it in the shape of Higuaín. More about Gonzalo Higuaín
Archives for June 2013
Carles Puyol excited about 2014 World Cup
June 20, 2013 by
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is said to be very excited about the prospect of playing in the 2014 World Cup next year in Brazil. Puyol underwent surgery yesterday to remove a Baker’s cyst in his right knee and Doctor Ricard Pruna explains how long the player is likely to be out as well as his condition. More about Carles Puyol
Cesc Fabregás sticks boot in over Gareth Bale price
June 19, 2013 by
Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregás appeared to have a hissy fit when he remarked that Tottenham’s Gareth Bale wasn’t worth the £100Million price tag that Real Madrid has put on his head. It’s a lot of money to spend especially when Barcelona have just shelled out an enormous amount for Brazilian wonderkid, Neymar. More on Fabregas’ comments about Bale
Barcelona faces a week to find solutions for players not wanted by Tito
June 18, 2013 by
Barcelona faces a tough week ahead to find solutions for players that have come back from loan deals or waiting to be sold. The transfer market came to halt with the arrival of Neymar but the technical management has made it a top priority this week to start shifting the players that will not figure in Tito’s plans. Read more on Barcelona’s transfer market plans
Gerard Pique: “Jose Mourinho felt inferior to Barcelona”
June 18, 2013 by
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has never been one to shy away from straight talk and in some statements captured by The Daily Star, Piqué says that “Jose Mourinho felt inferior to Barcelona”. Piqué sums up what most players feel about the man who was on a mission to beat Barcelona and destroy good football at all costs. More on what Pique said
No offer, but Barca interested in Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny says agent
June 17, 2013 by
There has been no formal offer on the table but the agent of Arsenal player Laurent Koscielny reveals that Barcelona are interested in him. Koscielny is a tall and versatile player and is just what Barca are looking for in our opinion. It’s all talk at the moment but he would be a welcome addition to Tito’s new look Barcelona. Read more about Laurent Koscielny
Valencia, Sevilla, Real Sociedad and Dortmund courting Gerard Deulofeu
June 17, 2013 by
Gerard Deulofeu is on everyone’s lips these days and the young man is attracting big attention from Sevilla, Real Sociedad, Dortmund and now Valencia who want to strengthen their squad ahead of next season. It’s an interesting option for Deulofeu along with the possibility of playing for Champions League runners up Dortmund. More on Gerard Deulofeu
Andres Iniesta: “When you’ve won a lot, you’re a lot closer to losing”
June 16, 2013 by
Barca midfielder Andres Iniesta remarked in an interview with Sefutbol that “when you’ve won a lot, you’re a lot closer to losing”. Andres Iniesta was summing up after the Spanish national side have won the World Cup and the Euro League trophy twice. It’s an incredible feat but wanted to show that Spain can also lose, too. More on Andres Iniesta
