Barca plan Zambrotta bid
Tuesday 6 July, 2004
Spanish giants Barcelona have set their sights on signing Gianluca Zambrotta from Juventus.
Nou Camp boss Frank Rijkaard has requested a new left-back and the Italian is a top target.
Spanish sources suggest that a bid is imminent for the former Bari player even if it is likely to be rejected.
Zambrotta is one of the few players at Juventus who are considered as untouchable on the transfer market.
He is now one of Europe’s best left-backs after being transformed into a defender by former Juve boss Marcello Lippi.
The 26-year-old was a recognised right-sided midfielder but he was converted after Juve signed Mauro Camoranesi.
If Barca fail to land the Azzurri regular, which is likely, then they will turn their attention to another Euro 2004 star.
Porto and Portuguese defender Nuno Valente, Ashley Cole of Arsenal and Udinese’s Marek Jankulovksi are all possible alternatives.
Barca have already had a busy transfer summer so far after signing Ludovic Giuly, Henrik Larsson and Deco.
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imo zambrotta wont be going anywhere. he was linked with barca before too, but he said he's not interested in move. but i'm worried because if barca fail to sign zambrotta (which is likely to happen), they could sign janko.
Tuesday 6 July, 2004
Spanish giants Barcelona have set their sights on signing Gianluca Zambrotta from Juventus.
Nou Camp boss Frank Rijkaard has requested a new left-back and the Italian is a top target.
Spanish sources suggest that a bid is imminent for the former Bari player even if it is likely to be rejected.
Zambrotta is one of the few players at Juventus who are considered as untouchable on the transfer market.
He is now one of Europe’s best left-backs after being transformed into a defender by former Juve boss Marcello Lippi.
The 26-year-old was a recognised right-sided midfielder but he was converted after Juve signed Mauro Camoranesi.
If Barca fail to land the Azzurri regular, which is likely, then they will turn their attention to another Euro 2004 star.
Porto and Portuguese defender Nuno Valente, Ashley Cole of Arsenal and Udinese’s Marek Jankulovksi are all possible alternatives.
Barca have already had a busy transfer summer so far after signing Ludovic Giuly, Henrik Larsson and Deco.
Football Italia
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imo zambrotta wont be going anywhere. he was linked with barca before too, but he said he's not interested in move. but i'm worried because if barca fail to sign zambrotta (which is likely to happen), they could sign janko.
