Apoño - new midfielder in Real Zaragoza.

Real Zaragoza and Malaga CF reached a final agreement on the transfer Apoño
In the past six months Apoño was in the capital of Aragon on loan. He played in 17 league matches, which scored 5 goals.

Real Zaragoza used the volatile situation in Malaga, and brought to their team Apoño that will guarantee the team grow up in quality. The Spanish player was one of the priorities of Manolo Jimenez, who had not imagined his project without Apoño.

 This project isn't still complete, because now the coach wants to strengthen the defensive line. So far, manager complete the midfielder line by a new 7 players: Paco Montanes, Javi Alamo, Romaric, Wilchez, Zuculini, Jose Mari and Apoño.

Apoño signed up with the Los Blanquillos contract for the next three seasons. The amount of the transfer was not disclosed. 

 

Eric Abidal wants back to the game in December.

Defender of France national team and Barcelona Eric Abidal, which had a transplant in April, said in an interview with Spanish television that he intends this year to return to the play.

"I’m better than I was three months ago. I’m following the guidelines set by the doctors, and the truth is I’m feeling great. I can travel, enjoy football, the team and the atmosphere. I have started working out in the gym and it feels good. I’m on the right track and let’s see if I’ll be able to play again before December. ” - Abidal said.

In Abidal was detected tumor almost eighteen months ago. In March 2011 it was removed, and after two months of the Frenchman not only trainded, but also celebrited on 28 May with Barcelona victory over Manchester United 3-1 in Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, where he played the full match.

After a few months medical research showed that Abidal need to transplant. A giver of organ was a cousin of the footballer, the operation  lasted several hours and was completed successfully.

Frenchman before the discovery of the tumor appeared regularly in matches of Barcelona, ​​where he played since 2007. In January extended for another year contract. In French national team he played since 2004, played in 61 matches.

Officially: Lucas Porcar in Real Zaragoza.

Real Zaragoza reached an agreement with Villarreal CF on the transfer of Lucas Porcar. Spanish 22 years old player singed up with a new club  a three-year contract.

"I want to thank Real Zaragoza for giving me the opportunity to perform in the Primera Division. It is for me a great opportunity" said the ex-player of Villareal. "I look to the future with a hope. I am a young player and this will be my first year in the primera division, I want to give the team as much as possible" - Porcar said.

  Pupil of Espanyol in last season appeared in 37 matches of the Segunda Division, which scored seven goals. Lucas Porcar can plays like a attacking midfielder or forward.

The first round of season 2012-2013 is threatened by 'money trouble'.

Scheduled for August 18 the first round of Spanish Primera Division, is threatened due to lack of agreement of television rights. As usual it comes about money.

On Friday, Mediapro had to offered to operators rights to show teams which this company doesn't have.  The reason? Copyrighted by Canal +. Currently still do not know what matches will be shown on TV open, and which will be encoded. There is also a risk that the first series of games in season will not be show in Spain.

Atlético, Celta, Espanyol, Getafe, Osasuna, Real Sociedad, Zaragoza, Betis and Athletic have signed an agreement with Canal + for seasons 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15. Canal + has announced that it would take law action against Mediapro, which operates non-company contracts. LFP  can not see the problem and says that La Liga will start without a trouble on August 18, as planned.

2012-08-18 FC Sevilla - Getafe CF
2012-08-18 Athletic Bilbao - Real Betis
2012-08-18 FC Barcelona - Real Sociedad
2012-08-18 Real Zaragoza - Real Valladolid
2012-08-18 Real Madrid - Valencia CF
2012-08-18 Celta Vigo - Malaga CF
2012-08-18 Rayo Vallecano - Granada CF
2012-08-18 Levante UD - Atletico Madrid
2012-08-18 Deportivo La Coruna - Osasuna Pampelona
2012-08-18 RCD Mallorca - Espanyol Barcelona

Carles Puyol back to the game after knee injury.

Carles Puyol  Barcelona's defender and Spanish national team resumed training on Monday with the Catalan team. Player sidelined for almost three months due to injuries, which eliminated him from participation in the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine.

34-year-old captain "Blaugrana" suffered the injury on May 8, exactly one month before the start of Euro 2012. After the meeting, the Spanish league against local rivals Espanyol (4-0) football player complained of knee pain. Research has shown that it was necessary to perform arthroscopy, after which the player had to  a six-week rehabilitation.

"Puyol was back in training on schedule this morning, returning after a two month layoff following his knee operation in May . The captain trained apart from the rest of the squad in the group’s penultimate session before they fly out to Germany on Tuesday for their first pre-season friendly against Hamburg.. Puyol will undergo further medical tests next Monday, June 30th, to confirm his fitness to return to full training – the same day that the team’s Spanish internationals resume training" - written the official website of Barcelona FC.

The absence of Puyol at Euro 2012 and the absence of injured forward David Villa, did not prevent the champions of Europe in 2008 to defend the title. After a 4-0 victory over Italy in the final, "La Roja" was the first team in history to have won two championships in Euro in a row.

Real Madrid is ready to pay big money for Luka Modric.

Luka Modric got the green light and he can leave Tottenham Hotspur in London. Intends to use the occasion of Real Madrid, who created a good deal.

"Royal" want to offer for the Croatian midfielder about 45 million euros. This is yet another bid for Real  for Modric. The first, amounting to 35.5 million euro, was rejected.

It is possible that not all of the amount will be paid in cash. Real would like to include transactions Ricardo Carvalho (final transfer) or Nuri Sahin (annual rent).

 Modric is a graduate of Dinamo Zagreb where he played in the junior teams.In 2003 he  moved to the Bosnian team HSK Zrinjski Mostar. In the next he returned to his homeland and went to Inter Zaprešić. There, he played one season and returned in 2005 to Dinamo. In 2008, in thespring transfer window  Modric moved to Tottenham Hotspur.

According to Spanish media Modric transfer to Real Madrid is a very probably. 26-year-old midfielder has reportedly set up your earnings. Modric will earn in Real Madrid 152 000 euros per week.

 

Yohan Cabaye or Javi Martinez? Which of them will be player in Barcelona?

The English media inform about the alleged interest of Barcelona, ​​Newcastle United player - Yohan Cabaye. The Frenchman would be replaced by Seydou Keita, who went to China.

According to 'The Sun' Catalan club plans to make an offer of around 10 million euros for Yohan Cabaye, 26-year-old midfielder Newcastle United and France.

Cabaye began his playing career at the club Lille OSC. In 2001-2004, he performed in the club's youth team, then was promoted to the senior first team, led then by coach Claude Puel. November 7, 2004 he made his debut in Ligue 1 in the 2-0 away win over FC Istres. By the end of the season he played just five matches and his club end the season on the second place in league. In season 2007/2008 Yohan was the second leading scorer (7 goals) after Michel Bastos. 
At the end of season 2010/2011 Cabaye  went to Newcastle United, signing a five-year contract.

The English club paid for him more than 5 milion euro, but since then Cabaye has become an important player of Newcastle and the French national team, making sure his precious rose. The English press, however, believes that the amount of close to 15 million, should convince the masters of Newcastle.

Everything also depends on the outcome of talks with Barcelona Athletic Bilbao on Javi Martinez. Catalans would really want to download to their representative in Spain. This, however, has entered the amount of compensation in the contract in the amount - 40 million. The transaction does not include VAT (currently 18%), which means that this transaction would be extremely expensive for the Catalans.