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Inter confirm Carvalho capture
Thursday 13 December, 2007
Inter have confirmed the signature of Brazilian attacking midfielder Daniel Carvalho from CSKA Moscow.
The 24-year-old has agreed a switch from the Russian giants and will arrive in the summer.
It is believed that the former Internacional man will put pen to paper on a four-year deal as soon as he becomes a free agent in June.
“Carvalho is a player that our scouts have been tracking forever,” Inter’s general manager Ernesto Paolillo stated. “He is an important figure for the future.”
Carvalho is a non-EU player and may need to be sent on loan when he arrives as the Nerazzurri have a full complement of foreign players.
Reports suggest that Inter’s new man is in Milan today to undergo provisional medical tests and clarify his personal terms.
Thursday 13 December, 2007
Inter have confirmed the signature of Brazilian attacking midfielder Daniel Carvalho from CSKA Moscow.
The 24-year-old has agreed a switch from the Russian giants and will arrive in the summer.
It is believed that the former Internacional man will put pen to paper on a four-year deal as soon as he becomes a free agent in June.
“Carvalho is a player that our scouts have been tracking forever,” Inter’s general manager Ernesto Paolillo stated. “He is an important figure for the future.”
Carvalho is a non-EU player and may need to be sent on loan when he arrives as the Nerazzurri have a full complement of foreign players.
Reports suggest that Inter’s new man is in Milan today to undergo provisional medical tests and clarify his personal terms.
CSKA deny Carvalho deal
Friday 14 December, 2007
There is confusion in the peninsula, as CSKA Moscow have denied that Inter have signed their Brazilian midfielder Daniel Carvalho.
The deal seemed to have been done yesterday when Nerazzurri director Ernesto Paolillo stressed his satisfaction at the swoop.
However, today the Russian giants have denied that any agreement has been reached.
“Lately there have been many ungrounded rumours and speculation about Carvalho leaving CKSA,” read a statement on the club’s website.
“CSKA can report that Carvalho’s contract has been extended until the end of 2009 with an option for a further extension.
“We hope that this information will end talk not only of Carvalho’s departure, but also of a so-called 'Brazilian problem’ at CSKA, which has been invented by the media.”
Inter are yet to comment on the latest developments, but President Massimo Moratti is unlikely to be pleased following the lengthy transfer sagas involving Cristian Chivu and David Suazo during the summer.
Friday 14 December, 2007
There is confusion in the peninsula, as CSKA Moscow have denied that Inter have signed their Brazilian midfielder Daniel Carvalho.
The deal seemed to have been done yesterday when Nerazzurri director Ernesto Paolillo stressed his satisfaction at the swoop.
However, today the Russian giants have denied that any agreement has been reached.
“Lately there have been many ungrounded rumours and speculation about Carvalho leaving CKSA,” read a statement on the club’s website.
“CSKA can report that Carvalho’s contract has been extended until the end of 2009 with an option for a further extension.
“We hope that this information will end talk not only of Carvalho’s departure, but also of a so-called 'Brazilian problem’ at CSKA, which has been invented by the media.”
Inter are yet to comment on the latest developments, but President Massimo Moratti is unlikely to be pleased following the lengthy transfer sagas involving Cristian Chivu and David Suazo during the summer.
That makes my day!
Calcio Chief: Too Many Clubs In Serie A
Lega Calcio President Antonio Matarrese has declared that there are too many clubs in Serie A.
For many years there were always 16 teams in the top-flight of Italian football.
In 1988/89 this was increased to 18 teams, meaning that clubs played an extra four matches a season.
At the start of the 2004/05 campaign the number was increased yet again, this time to 20 teams, this equalling the number in the English Premiership.
Matarrese believes that number of participants causes a lot of problems and makes TV rights negotiations in the summer too complicated.
As there is currently not an equal share of the wealth between the big clubs such as Inter and AC Milan and the relegation candidates like Cagliari and Reggina, this often causes arguments.
When you add to this the problems such as the Calciopoli scandal, the hooliganism and the poor attendance figures at stadiums, Matarrese believes something has to be done.
“It is important to think of changing our football and being more responsible,” he declared today.
“We have no choice. We keep on fighting for TV rights. The only reason is that there are too many clubs in Serie A.”
Roberto Perfumo
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i tend to agree. serie a would be a lot better with just 18 clubs.
it would be more competitive when teams don't just go to teams like livorno and collect three points. these teams just make up numbers (livorno is just an example, i know that they are in serie a for some years now, but every year there are teams like them).
it would also mean more quality on the average serie a bench. if teams like livorno's and reggina's players were on the benches of the lazios and palermos, and even on the starting XI's of the torinos and genoas, these teams would be a lot more difficult to beat over the course of the season.
it would also mean less teams to divide the tv money over, so each team would have more to spend on transfers and what not. the fixture list would be less congested, the number of rounds would go from 38 to 34, meaning four games less to be played each season which could help the teams playing in europe.
this would also give some more prestige to serie a when there are less minnows and more traditional clubs. every weekends games would be more interseting and also there would be less stadiums with 5000 and less fans. serie b would be stronger from these teams dropping, and this would result in better talent coming up to serie a, because they're playing better teams.
what do you guys think?
Lega Calcio President Antonio Matarrese has declared that there are too many clubs in Serie A.
For many years there were always 16 teams in the top-flight of Italian football.
In 1988/89 this was increased to 18 teams, meaning that clubs played an extra four matches a season.
At the start of the 2004/05 campaign the number was increased yet again, this time to 20 teams, this equalling the number in the English Premiership.
Matarrese believes that number of participants causes a lot of problems and makes TV rights negotiations in the summer too complicated.
As there is currently not an equal share of the wealth between the big clubs such as Inter and AC Milan and the relegation candidates like Cagliari and Reggina, this often causes arguments.
When you add to this the problems such as the Calciopoli scandal, the hooliganism and the poor attendance figures at stadiums, Matarrese believes something has to be done.
“It is important to think of changing our football and being more responsible,” he declared today.
“We have no choice. We keep on fighting for TV rights. The only reason is that there are too many clubs in Serie A.”
Roberto Perfumo
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i tend to agree. serie a would be a lot better with just 18 clubs.
it would be more competitive when teams don't just go to teams like livorno and collect three points. these teams just make up numbers (livorno is just an example, i know that they are in serie a for some years now, but every year there are teams like them).
it would also mean more quality on the average serie a bench. if teams like livorno's and reggina's players were on the benches of the lazios and palermos, and even on the starting XI's of the torinos and genoas, these teams would be a lot more difficult to beat over the course of the season.
it would also mean less teams to divide the tv money over, so each team would have more to spend on transfers and what not. the fixture list would be less congested, the number of rounds would go from 38 to 34, meaning four games less to be played each season which could help the teams playing in europe.
this would also give some more prestige to serie a when there are less minnows and more traditional clubs. every weekends games would be more interseting and also there would be less stadiums with 5000 and less fans. serie b would be stronger from these teams dropping, and this would result in better talent coming up to serie a, because they're playing better teams.
what do you guys think?
I think we should try to get rid of the hooliganism and try to advertise our league to put more money into it, like the Premiership did.
We should keep the amount of teams we have now, English clubs have 2 domestic cups, a 20 team league and they can play in European competitions as well. The guy wanting it to be decreased doesn't really back up his arguments either, so I say keep it as it is.
We should keep the amount of teams we have now, English clubs have 2 domestic cups, a 20 team league and they can play in European competitions as well. The guy wanting it to be decreased doesn't really back up his arguments either, so I say keep it as it is.
Maresca tempts Nerazzurri
Saturday 15 December, 2007
Inter are aiming to boost their Italian contingent with a January bid for Sevilla midfielder Enzo Maresca.
Coach Roberto Mancini has repeatedly hinted he would like a mid-season reinforcement for the midfield after long-term injuries to Patrick Vieira, Luis Figo and Olivier Dacourt.
While a bid for Daniel Carvalho seems to have hit the skids after he extended his contract with CSKA Moscow until 2009, their attention has turned closer to home.
Long criticised for the dearth of Italian players in their squad, the 'Gazzetta dello Sport’ today claims Inter are in negotiations with Sevilla star Maresca.
His contract with the Spanish side runs until June 30, 2009, but he has not been able to find a regular first team spot since sustaining an injury and made it clear he wishes to move on.
A return to Italy is high on his agenda, having travelled around Europe for several years with Sevilla and West Bromwich Albion.
His most recent spell in the peninsula was at Fiorentina in 2004-05, where he joined on loan from Juventus.
Curiously, the player – who will turn 28 in February – started his career at San Siro in the Milan youth team.
Channel4
Saturday 15 December, 2007
Inter are aiming to boost their Italian contingent with a January bid for Sevilla midfielder Enzo Maresca.
Coach Roberto Mancini has repeatedly hinted he would like a mid-season reinforcement for the midfield after long-term injuries to Patrick Vieira, Luis Figo and Olivier Dacourt.
While a bid for Daniel Carvalho seems to have hit the skids after he extended his contract with CSKA Moscow until 2009, their attention has turned closer to home.
Long criticised for the dearth of Italian players in their squad, the 'Gazzetta dello Sport’ today claims Inter are in negotiations with Sevilla star Maresca.
His contract with the Spanish side runs until June 30, 2009, but he has not been able to find a regular first team spot since sustaining an injury and made it clear he wishes to move on.
A return to Italy is high on his agenda, having travelled around Europe for several years with Sevilla and West Bromwich Albion.
His most recent spell in the peninsula was at Fiorentina in 2004-05, where he joined on loan from Juventus.
Curiously, the player – who will turn 28 in February – started his career at San Siro in the Milan youth team.
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Zambrotta Set To Move To Milan In January
According to TV show 8TV's programme Força Barça, Gianluca Zambrotta will leave Barcelona in the upcoming transfer window in order to move back to Italy.
Zambrotta Set To Move To Milan In January - Report
Zambrotta's marriage to the Blaugrana is coming to an end, according to Catalan television station 8TV, with only the detail of when he will be allowed to leave being the main problem.
However, according to the latest reports from Spain, the Italian wing-back will leave the Catalan giants in January to join AC Milan.
Apparently, the main reason behind his departure from Spain is that he has family problems and therefore he wants to return to Italy as soon as possible.
Barcelona are set to allow the player to leave due to his strong desire to go back to the peninsula, as Zambrotta is himself negotiating the deal which will free him from his current contract.
Nine days ago, Zambrotta's agent insisted that no move to Milan was forhthcoming, but these revelations throw that statement into doubt.
Should it take place, though, this will be an important transfer for the Rossoneri who can therefore count on another World Cup winner in their bid to climb back up the standings in Serie A
However, Zambrotta will not be available for the Champions League games since he has already played in the competition for Barcelona this season.
For Barcelona, the search for a new right-back may begin, although Carles Puyol has lately deputised there to good effect.
Glenn Debattista
Goal.com
According to TV show 8TV's programme Força Barça, Gianluca Zambrotta will leave Barcelona in the upcoming transfer window in order to move back to Italy.
Zambrotta Set To Move To Milan In January - Report
Zambrotta's marriage to the Blaugrana is coming to an end, according to Catalan television station 8TV, with only the detail of when he will be allowed to leave being the main problem.
However, according to the latest reports from Spain, the Italian wing-back will leave the Catalan giants in January to join AC Milan.
Apparently, the main reason behind his departure from Spain is that he has family problems and therefore he wants to return to Italy as soon as possible.
Barcelona are set to allow the player to leave due to his strong desire to go back to the peninsula, as Zambrotta is himself negotiating the deal which will free him from his current contract.
Nine days ago, Zambrotta's agent insisted that no move to Milan was forhthcoming, but these revelations throw that statement into doubt.
Should it take place, though, this will be an important transfer for the Rossoneri who can therefore count on another World Cup winner in their bid to climb back up the standings in Serie A
However, Zambrotta will not be available for the Champions League games since he has already played in the competition for Barcelona this season.
For Barcelona, the search for a new right-back may begin, although Carles Puyol has lately deputised there to good effect.
Glenn Debattista
Goal.com
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