The Official Transfer Thread (2009-2010 season) players & coaches.

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Ronaldo: I'd Love To Have Riquelme At Corinthians

The Brazilian superstar believes Riquelme would be a superb acquisition.
Sep 18, 2009 6:33:07 PM
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Ronaldo Nazario da Lima is in favour of the possibility of Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme joining Corinthians, looking ahead to the 2010 Copa Libertadores.

"I'd love to have him at Corinthians, he is a great player, he has experience in the Copa Libertadores, it would be a great signing," said Ronaldo.

The two-time world champion added that although he doesn't actively participate in Corinthians' signings, he will try to influence the club to purchase the Boca Juniors superstar.

"If this works, it would be incredible," stated the Brazilian.

Last Wednesday, Andres Sanchez, the president of Corinthians, confirmed that the club are interested in signing Riquelme next year, but he also said that he isn't in charge of opening the negotiations.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo will return to action for Corinthians after almost two months out due to fracturing his left hand.

"For the match on Sunday [against Goias], Ronaldo will most probably return to the side," Corinthians boss Mano Menezes revealed on Twitter.

Paulo da Faria, the doctor of the team, affirmed that Ronaldo "already has permission to participate in the collective training sessions" and that he is ready to play.

Since he signed for Corinthians, Ronaldo has scored 17 goals in 27 matches.


Allyuh know fatboy will never forget how to poke dem in ....and Riqui know how to serve dem up ...so what allyuh tink bout dis ?

[triniairman]

 Feb 11, 2010 - Three years after David Beckham became the first old European star to sign for an MLS team, it's possible Spanish legend Raul may be next.

ESPN Soccernet quotes the Spanish newspaper Marca, who referred to sources close to the Real Madrid star saying he will play for the New York Red Bulls next year.

Real Madrid's record-breaking captain Raul will join MLS side New York Red Bulls next season, according to Spanish daily Marca.

The Madrid-based newspaper, that has close ties with Real, claims Raul is eager to play in America and will be paid the same wage he receives at the Santiago Bernabeu.   

Raul's agent says that Raul is considering several offers, including from the Red Bulls, but could elect to stay in Spain.

The Red Bulls have also worked to get French star Thierry Henry, as well as retired Italian legend Paolo Maldini.
http://www.sbnation.com/2010/2/11/1306207/raul-transfer-red-bulls-new-york-mls-real-madrid-rumor


Report: Raul Possibly Headed To MLS This Summer
The Real Madrid legend may be on his way to the USA.
Dec 10, 2009 10:58:06 AM
 
 
Real Madrid legend Raul may be on his way to Major League Soccer this summer if reports from Spain are accurate.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Raul will head to the States at the conclusion of the current season. Despite having a year left on his contract with Real, the Spanish club is reportedly trying to get the captain to leave early and leave the seven million euros of his final contract year behind.

Back in February, Raul expressed genuine interest in coming to MLS after his contract expired with Real Madrid, saying: "As an experience, not just for me but also for my family, I could try to play a year probably in the United States," and adding that any move would likely come in 2011. However there now seems to be a real possibility of the move coming a year earlier.

Several clubs in Major League Soccer could be involved in the chase for the legendary striker, as well as have the funds to sign a high-profile player - including the newly formed Philadelphia Union, who could take a page from 2009 expansion club Seattle in signing a European superstar to help lead the way and draw crowds.

The inclusion of a major name from Europe has been a huge draw for MLS teams with Freddie Ljungberg's Seattle Sounders and David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy drawing the largest average crowds in 2009.

Goal.com
http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2009/12/10/1679104/report-raul-possibly-headed-to-mls-this-summer

I saw a report on this rumour aswell on FSC. Henry is rumoured to be heading to the Red Bulls as well.