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Post by Luna! on Jan 4, 2006 3:46:12 GMT
Cassano joins Real Madrid
Real Madrid-bound striker Antonio Cassano (left) arrives at Madrid Airport with his girlfriend, Rosaria.
Photo: AP
Italian striker Antonio Cassano will join Real Madrid on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Serie A club AS Roma, the Primera Liga side's TV station said on Tuesday.
Spanish media reported that Real had paid about 5.5 million euro ($A8.89 million) for the 23-year-old who had been embroiled in a dispute with the Italian club over his contract, which was due to expire at the end of the season.
The player was besieged by a group of around 30 reporters when he arrived at Barajas airport on Tuesday but refused to make any comment before being bundled into a waiting van.
Real said that Cassano will be presented to the media after undergoing a medical on Wednesday.
source: reuters
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Post by el_blanco on Jan 4, 2006 12:50:03 GMT
do you really think Real need a striker?  |
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Post by seven on Jan 4, 2006 16:19:37 GMT
I don't think they need alot of the players they get. I think it sometimes seems like a pissing contest.
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Post by punkrocker666 on Jan 4, 2006 21:02:24 GMT
We do need a stiker. Raul will still be injured for some more time. Plus who knows, i heard he is good. He might help us out a lot.
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Post by Toby on Jan 4, 2006 23:53:29 GMT
do you really think Real need a striker? You bet !!!! Raúl injured, Ronie injured, Soldado permanent alternately between the castilla and the A-team, Robinho plays on the left wing, Baptista one big disappointment ... No, a top club like Real Madrid needs at least 4 strikers, if they want to have some say in the 3 competitions. A Cassano, 23 years young, with huge talent and for only 5.5 million euros is just what one needed. But also he's well-known for difficult character, so we'll see ... When required López Caro will put him for certain in his place. Capello has also achieved. In addition they need urgently a substitute for Roberto Carlos and a left-winger, except of Robinho there are no one who can play there, maybe el canterano Adrián Martín. And the most important, a player like Fernando Redondo for the defensive midfield ... the argentino Mascherano would be perfect! Gravesen and Pablo García are for the bench, they're only average. The squad must become larger, at the moment it's too short! ~ Well, here some pics of Antonio's Day ~      |
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Post by Minoo on Jan 5, 2006 5:32:47 GMT
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Post by Kantee on Jan 5, 2006 9:32:01 GMT
The guy has talent but my concern is his attitude, i hope he will works it out
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Post by Minoo on Jan 5, 2006 16:58:03 GMT
Agree with you! You know he's always nagging about something!  |
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Post by Vicky on Jan 6, 2006 5:38:03 GMT
What happens if raul and ronaldo return ?
ah, i know, cassano will be benched
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Post by Toby on Jan 6, 2006 15:51:57 GMT
Probably, but it would be good to rotate from time to time, not as in past years in those Ronie and Raúl played almost all matches, from the beginning until the end, so there's no point in that!
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Post by el_blanco on Jan 6, 2006 16:19:20 GMT
rotation would be great but i still don't agree with this signing. why wouldn't perez think about bringing Makelele back?? or something like that. the problem is a defense not strikers. or maybe we need a decent centre midfielder
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Post by Kantee on Jan 9, 2006 9:22:18 GMT
Yes kaew, losing makalele was the biggest mistake, back to the topic, i'm not a football expert but i'd rather sign a defenders and give saldado a good run, he's ok i guess
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Post by el_blanco on Jan 9, 2006 12:41:08 GMT
give saldado a good run, he's ok i guess Saldado's quite good. We should give him more chances and he will get confidence. |
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Post by Vicky on Jan 11, 2006 8:31:52 GMT
Probably, but it would be good to rotate from time to time, not as in past years in those Ronie and Raúl played almost all matches, from the beginning until the end, so there's no point in that! Toby, When raul and ronaldo are free injury, believe me, there will be no rotation, we have seen it before. |
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Post by Toby on Jan 12, 2006 14:57:05 GMT
Toby, When raul and ronaldo are free injury, believe me, there will be no rotation, we have seen it before. Thereon it will probably run out ... anyway, never say die!  Btw, this evening is the return match of Copa del Rey, ¡hala Madrid!  |
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