Tag: Pepe Reina

  • Former Liverpool keeper set for return to Napoli

    Former Liverpool keeper set for return to Napoli

    View image | gettyimages.com Reports in Italy suggest that Pepe Reina is set to join Napoli from Bayern Munich. The 32 year old was previously on loan to Napoli for a season from Liverpool, Reina helped Napoli win the Coppa Italia the season he was there. The 33 times capped Spanish international, spent 9 seasons…

  • Liverpool icon: Reina peaked five years ago

    Liverpool icon: Reina peaked five years ago

    Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted that former team-mate Pepe Reina was at his peak five years ago. The Spain shot-stopper is leaving Anfield for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and ex-colleague Carragher praised the impact he made during his time on Merseyside. However, he also revealed his belief that Reina was at the height of…

  • Pepe Reina signs for Bayern Munich

    Pepe Reina signs for Bayern Munich

    Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Pepe Reina from Liverpool for £2.5m. The Spaniard spent last season on loan at Italian side Napoli after being deemed surplus to requirements by Reds boss Brendan Rodgers. His return to Anfield this summer left question marks regarding his future but his future was made all the more…

  • Liverpool keeper struggling to find a new club

    Liverpool keeper struggling to find a new club

    Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina is struggling to find a new club due to his large wage demands with AC Milan the latest side to end their interest. Reina travelled and spent time with Liverpool during their current US tour after spending last season on loan with Italian club Napoli. The Spanish international was deemed surplus…

  • Napoli goalkeeper sparks doubts over Reina return

    Napoli goalkeeper sparks doubts over Reina return

    Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina’s proposed return to Napoli is under threat after the Serie A club’s shot-stopper Rafael declared he is ready to start the season as first-choice. Long-serving Reds star Reina was farmed out on loan to the Italians last term after falling out of favour with boss Brendan Rodgers. He was reunited with…

  • Benitez on brink of Premier League raid

    Benitez on brink of Premier League raid

    Napoli are reportedly on the verge of securing the signature of Swansea City striker Michu. Italian source Tutto Mercato Web claims the Spain international will join the Serie A outfit on an initial loan deal with a view to a permanent move at the end of the 2014-15 campaign. Last term the 28-year-old was blighted…

  • Liverpool demand £2.3m for Spaniard

    Liverpool demand £2.3m for Spaniard

    Liverpool have reportedly told their former manager Rafael Benitez he can take goalkeeper Pepe Reina back to Napoli for £2.3million. The 31-year-old spent last season on loan at the Serie A club, where he was reunited with his compatriot and former Reds boss. Benitez wants to land Reina for a second time but club directors…

  • Liverpool star’s exit close to collapse

    Liverpool star’s exit close to collapse

    Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina’s move to Napoli is on the verge of falling through, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The 31-year-old, who spent last season on loan in Naples, is available for transfer after losing his place in the Reds side to Belgium international Simon Mignolet. However, Italian source Il Mattino claims…

  • Liverpool boss ready to axe five first-team players

    Liverpool boss ready to axe five first-team players

    Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is set to embark on a clear-out at Anfield, Football Express News understands. A source close to the club told FEN the Reds are prepared to part company with goalkeeper Pepe Reina, defenders Jose Enrique and Kolo Toure, and forwards Iago Aspas and Fabio Borini. Talisman Luis Suarez is almost certain…

  • Benitez steps up pursuit of Liverpool duo

    Benitez steps up pursuit of Liverpool duo

    Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has reportedly asked Napoli directors to launch a double bid for Reds duo Pepe Reina and Lucas Leiva. According to Il Mattino the Spaniard, who led the Serie A club to the Italian Cup and Champions League qualification last term, has made the pair his leading targets for the summer…