Tag: Diego Simeone
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Atletico: We don’t want Torres, Cazorla or Hernandez
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid have strongly denied rumours that suggest they are close to signing Premier League attackers Fernando Torres, Santi Cazorla and Javier Hernandez. Atletico president Enrique Cerezo has told Spanish media he is fully aware of the speculation linking the three Hispanic players to Madrid but insists none of them are of…
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Atletico eye United outcast
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are said to be preparing a swoop for Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa, according to reports that have emerged this afternoon. The Japan international has struggled to fit in at Old Trafford since he moved from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund two years ago. Last season he managed just 14…
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Simeone discusses chances of signing Man United striker
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has discussed the chances of making a summer move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez. The Mexican striker has been deemed surplus to requirements at United after the arrival of Dutch boss Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford. Interest from a number of top European clubs including the likes of…
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Costa: People have twisted my words
Chelsea striker Diego Costa claims he has been misunderstood by fans of his old club Atletico Madrid, saying comments he made on his recent transfer had been twisted. The 25-year-old signed to Chelsea earlier this month on the activation of his buy-out clause for a fee reported to be in the region of £32m.…
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Benitez eyes swap deal for Suarez
Napoli are reportedly closing in on a swap deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez, which will see former West Ham United man Valon Behrami move in the opposite direction. Boss Rafael Benitez is stepping up his transfer activity after spending several weeks waiting to see if he could raid former club Liverpool for Lucas…
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La Liga champions close in on ex-West Ham star
Atletico Madrid will step up their pursuit of Napoli midfielder Valon Behrami this weekend, according to reports in Italy. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the former West Ham United man is the subject of strong interest from the La Liga champions, who hope to secure his services by the middle of next week. The Switzerland…
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Atletico intensify Cerci pursuit
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are the latest club to enter the race for Torino wideman Alessio Cerci, writes Tyrone Webb-McGarthland. Accoridng to Italian source Il Messaggero, the 26-year-old is desperate to leave this summer and has made it clear to officials that he will not put pen to paper on a new contract extension.…
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Atletico plot Barcelona swap deal
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are reportedly preparing to enter the race for Barcelona attacker Alexis Sanchez. The Chile international, who last night helped his side to a 2-0 victory over Spain which saw the defending World Cup holders crash out of the tournament with a game to spare, is the subject of strong interest…
