FC Porto Rumour Mill - 2006/2007

[Quaresma07]

Accoding to Abola Porto are interested in Saganowski (Guimaraes).

http://infordesporto.sapo.pt/Imagens/181283.jpg

[Quaresma07]

Porto are also interested in CB Joao Paulo of U.Leiria.

http://www.slbenfica.pt/Imagens/22360.jpg

[Quaresma07]

http://www.itv-football.co.uk/Images/HelderPostigaITV.jpg

Postiga is going to stay at St.Etienne.

http://www.abola.pt/wter/wdia.htm

[V.Angelo7]

I think we could do better.

[hugetomatoes]

João Paulo would be a very good signing:nod
solid CB and can play as DMC too, i rate him high

[Quaresma07]

I really don't see the reason why we want Saganowski. Unless his going be McCarthy's replace or Hugo Almeida might be loan out next season. We are pretty good in forward position.

What we should do is strengthen our wingers and defence.

[Quaresma07]

http://home.skysports.com/images/playerpics05_06/Spain/malaga/duda.jpg

I believe Duda is still on Porto's wish list. Since his transfer to Sevilla didn't go threw and would be a great signing if we can get him.

[nicodemus]

http://home.skysports.com/images/playerpics05_06/Spain/malaga/duda.jpg

I believe Duda is still on Porto's wish list. Since his transfer to Sevilla didn't go threw and would be a great signing if we can get him.


Yah duda is awesome, good enough to be on ntl team as a sub .



You need a right and centre defender.

[equinox24]

I would move and get Nigel de Jong, or Trabelsi..we need one of these guys badly...such talent.

I think for CB's I love Pepe and I really don't care if we stick to the 3 defense system, but if we need a cb, I would like to see a Brazilian or a Portuguese, Rolando wouldnt be a bad choice, but he is very young..same goes with Ze Castro, and I'm not sure if any team has pick up Lugano yet.

I really hope we get Meyong IF MCCARTHY LEAVES

[Portista Sempre]

Saganowski for McCarthy please.

[Bossanova]

if saganowski was so good guimaraes wouldnt be in relegation

unfair comment?

imagine liedson at guimaraes, they wud be at least 12th

[Bossanova]

i think we should also look to our b team for some new players

helder barbosa, machado (who has impressed me at estrela), vieirinha etc

maybe a few should be given a chance

[DvA]

i think we should also look to our b team for some new players

helder barbosa, machado (who has impressed me at estrela), vieirinha etc

maybe a few should be given a chance
exactly, give a damn chance to Gama, Vieirinha and Barbosa at least, porto are burning talents, Vieirinha could be in a top european team by now. he's a ******* genious

[Bossanova]

vieirinha isnt that good dva

i seen him play a few times, and he has talent, but a genius??

come on, alan is a genius :nod

[DvA]

Vieirinha is God, my favourite Portuguese youth ever

[VonDragon]

a guy from my forum just broke a story that Porto and Sporting are talking in a player swap

A source of mine, who knows someone in the Porto SAD has told me that Porto and Sporting are having serious discussions about a player swap this offseason. The players involved could be Carlos Martins and Diego. This is a good source, the same one that told me Benni was coming back to Porto for his second stint a couple of seasons ago. We've all noticed that PDC and Soares Franco have been best of friends lately. Let's wait and see. I'll keep you posted.

what u think???

who gets the best of the deal???

[DvA]

LOL Porto by far, i doubt that sporting accepts that deal, i'd never swap Martisn for Diego, not in a million years

[equinox24]

that would be pretty stupid, and I think vieirinha should be playing alot more.

[Quaresma07]

http://jpn.icicom.up.pt/imagens/desporto/fcp_diego.jpg

Werder Bremen is offering 6mil euros for Diego

http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=703983&idCanal=17

[equinox24]

Take him!

[VonDragon]

for 6m euros no way we paid like 8m euros for him we would be losing

[V.Angelo7]

10 million and they can have him.

[supersjd]

8.5 and they can have him.

[equinox24]

His market value dropped drastically...he is no longer a big hype and hasnt played in many many games.

[MisterX]

His market value dropped drastically...he is no longer a big hype and hasnt played in many many games.
Exactly. They are lucky that he's still getting that kind of interest. Diego's reputation took a big hit since his two years at Porto was a waste.

[Em4Lyf]

Diego will never leave for the same price he came in, he hasn't even played...

[Bossanova]

HELDER POSTIGA is eyeing a shock return to the Premiership — with newly-promoted Reading.

Striker Postiga, 23, was a £6.25million flop for Tottenham in 2003-04.

Spurs sold him back to Porto for a £1.25m loss and he is now on loan at St Etienne.

The French club want to make his move permanent and are willing to meet Porto’s £3m price tag.

But Championship winners Reading are also keen.

Boss Steve Coppell has an £8m kitty.

Postiga said: “I feel I can be a success in the Premiership.”

Reading are also interested in Anderlecht’s £1m Belgium international full-back Olivier Deschacht.

source:the Sun (UK)

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2006180248,,00.html

reading are coming up next year, and have a bit of money compared with most teams in that division

[Bossanova]

Real could be after Quaresma If they can't get ronaldo


[O extremo do FC Porto é a primeira alternativa do presidente madridista Fernando Martin a Cristiano Ronaldo do Manchester United. Quaresma custou seis milhões de euros aos portistas, integrando o negócio da transferência de Deco para o Barcelona, mas é improvável que Pinto da Costa o liberte por menos de 15 milhões
MANUEL CASACA


Ricardo Quaresma está na lista de potenciais reforços do Real Madrid para a próxima temporada. O extremo do FC Porto é uma opção pessoal do novo presidente do clube merengue, Fernando Martín, que pretende recolocar o Real Madrid no caminho dos títulos, depois de três temporadas sabáticas. A Comissão Directiva madridista está a construir uma grande equipa para a próxima temporada e o nome de Quaresma surge na mesma lista que integra nomes como o do avançado brasileiro Adriano, do Inter, e o do treinador italiano Carlo Ancelotti (ver página 35). A aposta no extremo do FC Porto surge como alternativa ao interesse manifestado no também português Cristiano Ronaldo, a grande prioridade de Martin que já encetou negociações para a sua contratação junto do Manchester United. Contudo, tal desejo pode esbarrar na saúde financeira do Manchester United colocando Ronaldo fora do alcance do Real Madrid.

Quaresma foi contratado pelo FC Porto no final da época de 2004 por seis milhões de euros, integrando o negócio da transferência de Deco para o Barcelona. Contudo, depois do protagonismo que teve no regresso anunciado do FC Porto aos títulos e ainda com a chamada para o Mundial da Alemanha a surgir como forte possibilidade, Ricardo Quaresma valorizou-se consideravelmente e é pouco provável que Pinto da Costa esteja na disposição de libertá-lo por menos que 15 milhões de euros. Ainda assim, um valor bem mais baixo do que o necessário para resgatar Cristiano Ronaldo ao Manchester United e com uma vantagem considerável, pelo menos na perspectiva do Real Madrid: o potencial de provocação ao eterno rival Barcelona, garantido pela contratação de um antigo jogador dos catalães. Por outro lado, não é difícil perceber o interesse do próprio Quaresma em voltar ao futebol espanhol pela porta grande depois da forma como saiu da Catalunha.

Um dado que pode funcionar como o proverbial grão de areia na engrenagem é o também alegado interesse do Chelsea no jogador do FC Porto. Se os ingleses, liderados por José Mourinho e financiados por Roman Abramovich, se envolverem no negócio as coisas podem complicar-se para o Real Madrid que, esta época, já perdeu para os londrinos a corrida à contratação do alemão Ballack.




http://www.ojogo.pt/22-59/Artigo546948.htm

[DvA]

right right..

anyway Braga is after Bruno Gama

[Bossanova]

Braga might get him on loan, i doubt we would sell

[Quaresma07]

I hope Porto can do that, loaning him out. He needs more playing time in SL

[Quaresma07]

about Quaresma might be heading to Real. I believe it will be a bad move for him. He's a great player and has so much potential but he needs to be at a team where he's basically guranteed to play game after game.

[V.Angelo7]

Real is going to F him up just like barcelona did.

[Quaresma07]

Real is going to F him up just like barcelona did.

I don't think so but only if he starts. With David Beckham on that team Quaresma will never start. Also they might get Carlo Ancelotti, he is great coach and he'll help Quaresma develope into a great player.

[VonDragon]

he is going nowhere

PDC said no key players will be sold

Pinto da Costa garante permanência de Adriaanse
PLANTEL PORTISTA TAMBÉM É PARA SEGURAR

Pinto da Costa garantiu hoje que Co Adriaanse vai continuar mais duas épocas no comando da equipa portista e que eventuais convites aos técnico holandês não lhe tiram o sono.

"O treinador não está interessado em sair, tem contrato com o FC Porto e se renovou o seu contrato livremente porque é que havia de sair?", afirmou o presidente do FC Porto, na Maia, onde o treinador foi homenageado no quadro do II Congresso Internacional de Futebol.

Na véspera de um jogo em Penafiel que pode dar o título aos dragões (basta vencer o "lanterna vermelha" da Liga), Pinto da Costa aproveitou também para assegurar que não tem a intenção de deixar sair os melhores jogadores do plantel.

"Não é nossa intenção desbaratar esta equipa, uma equipa jovem que espero ainda esta época dê duas grandes alegrias aos adeptos. Vamos procurar mantê-la o mais possível no próximo ano", referiu.

O alegado interesse do Real Madrid em Ricardo Quaresma, noticiado hoje, também não o preocupa, adiantando que não recebeu qualquer proposta concreta.

"O Real Madrid e os outros grandes clubes se não tiverem interesse nos nossos jogadores andam a dormir. Agora interesse é uma coisa, levâ-los é outra", concluiu.

[F.C._Porto]

^^^thank god....

[RQuaresma7]

Yup, Thank God...
Pinto da Costa knows what he's doing

[Bossanova]

Manchester City are after Benni according to a few english papers

[V.Angelo7]

Pinto Da Costa is finaly using his head. Thank you lord!

[F.C._Porto]

Manchester City are after Benni according to a few english papers

you shouldnt pay attention to english papers..and definitly not tribalfootball.com....

[supersjd]

Pinto Da Costa is finaly using his head. Thank you lord!

Took him long enough.

[Quaresma07]

Manchester City are after Benni according to a few english papers

would be a good fit for him

[Quaresma07]

Some more news


Real line up former Barca star
skysports

http://images.skysports.com/images/playerpics05_06/Portugal/Porto/quaresma.jpg


Reports in Portugal have linked Real Madrid with a move for former Barcelona winger Ricardo Quaresma.

Los Merengues look set for a major overhaul of their squad in the summer with a third consecutive season without a trophy now all but certain.

Question marks hang over the future of a number of their 'galactico' stars with Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos all far from certain to still be at the club next season.

With a new manager also set to arrive in the coming weeks, Real are in the process of drawing up a list of potential transfer targets with a busy summer ahead.

Sources in Portugal suggest that a number of Portuguese players are on Real's wish-list including Manchester United wideman Cristiano Ronaldo.

However, with the prospect of prising Ronaldo from Old Trafford highly unlikely, Real are thought to have switched their sights to Porto's gifted winger Quaresma.

The 22-year-old already has experience of the Spanish game following a brief and ultimately ill-fated spell at Barca in the 2003-04 season.

He returned to his native Portugal after just 12 months at Camp Nou, joining Porto who he has now helped to win the league this term.

It has been claimed Real have already sounded out Porto about a possible transfer with a fee of €15 million (£10 million) being mooted.

Another Portuguese player on Real's agenda is Chelsea's Ricardo Carvalho who has reportedly been offered to the Primera titans by agent Jorge Mendes.

Real were interested in the stopper before his switch to Stamford Bridge but were not willing to match the €30 million that Chelsea ended up paying for him.

[Bossanova]

Ingleses voltam à carga por Benni McCarthy
EVERTON E MANCHESTER CITY

http://www.record.pt/getimage.asp?tb=IMAGENS&id=100789

McCarthy continua altamente cotado no mercado inglês. Everton e Manchester City estão de volta à carga pelo sul-africano, agora que esta temporada está perto do fim e que a cláusula de rescisão do avançado está prestes a descer para os 6 milhões de euros.

Anteontem, no jogo do título, o Everton fez-se representar no Municipal 25 de Abril por um seu elemento ligado ao departamento de prospecção e, claro está, a mira esteve sempre fixada em Benni McCarthy.

Mas a actual equipa de Nuno Valente não está sozinha nesta corrida. Segundo a edição de ontem do jornal “Daily Star”, o Manchester City também está apostado em garantir o concurso do sul-africano do FC Porto.

http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=704413&idCanal=17

[Quaresma07]

João Paulo reforça FC Porto

http://www.abola.pt/wseg/wfotosdia/pag03.jpg

JOÃO PAULO será jogador do FC Porto a partir da próxima temporada. O defesa-central do U. Leiria, de 24 anos e profundamente admirado por Co Adriaanse, torna-se no primeiro reforço conhecido dos novos campeões nacionais para 2006/07. Em troca, os leirienses receberão uma compensação financeira e a cedência de alguns jogadores dos quadros portistas. Maciel, nomeadamente, ficará a título definitivo na cidade do Lis.

Há muito que João Paulo se encontrava nos planos portistas e esse interesse intensificou-se nas últimas semanas, especialmente depois de o próprio treinador do FC Porto, Co Adriaanse, ter confessado, a Pinto da Costa e demais administração da SAD azul e branca, admiração pelas potencialidades do futebolista.

O negócio, ao que A BOLA apurou, está praticamente acertado e prevê, como contrapartidas para o emblema leiriense, uma compensação financeira e a cedência de alguns jogadores do universo portista.

A permanência de Maciel a título definitivo em Leiria (por duas épocas) é uma das alíneas do acordo de transferência de João Paulo para o dragão. Mas há mais: Marcos António (Gil Vicente), assina por três épocas, soube a A BOLA em Leiria, e o guarda-redes Bruno Vale, cedido ao E. Amadora, vai evoluir, por empréstimo, uma época no Lis.

Para oficializar a transferência, falta apenas o jogador colocar a assinatura no contrato, até porque entre dirigentes portistas e leirienses já há entendimento pleno, conforme notícias chegadas ao conhecimento do Sporting, que também chegou a alimentar o desejo de garantir os serviços de um defensor bem conhecido pelos lados de Alvalade, após uma comissão de serviço de João Paulo, que teve a duração de seis meses, no reino do leão (época 2002/2003).

Com a contratação do defesa-central do U. Leiria, o FC Porto poderá, então, encarar com uma perspectiva mais favorável a hipótese de aceitar a venda do passe de Pepe, claramente um dos jogadores portistas em alta e um dos mais cobiçados na Europa, com Desportivo da Corunha e Bayern de Munique completamente enamorados pelo defensor brasileiro.

João Paulo will be a Porto player in the coming upcoming season. Also in the article, Desportivo da Corunha & Bayern Munich are interested in Pepe.

[V.Angelo7]

Suck on that Mercurial.

[supersjd]

João Paulo will be a Porto player in the coming upcoming season. Also in the article, Desportivo da Corunha & Bayern Munich are interested in Pepe.

I hope we keep Pepe.

[V.Angelo7]

---------------Helton-------------
Bosingwa--J.Paulo--Pepe--C.Peixoto

Waow!

[hugetomatoes]

João Paulo is coming for cah+Maciel+Marcos Antonio+Bruno Vale(loan)

[V.Angelo7]

Im ok with that.

[DvA]

Tonetto snubs foreign offers

Sampdoria’s Max Tonetto has rejected a summer move to both Hertha Berlin and Porto, his agent has revealed.

Tonetto is a wanted man given his current contractual situation in Genoa, but he seems to have no interest in a foreign switch.

“I can tell you that Tonetto wants to stay in Italy,” agent Roberto Sistici told Radio Radio on Tuesday afternoon.

“Everyone knows that his contract expires in the summer but he’s already turned down European proposals from Hertha Berlin and Porto.”

Although Tonetto has been associated with a number of clubs, Sistici maintains that the Doria door hasn’t been totally shut.

“It’s still premature to talk about his future,” the representative continued. “We have a meeting with Sampdoria planned as soon as the club sort out their unexpected League troubles.

“From that point we will either reach an agreement or then be forced to start evaluating other opportunities.

“Where? Clubs like Fiorentina, Lazio and Roma are sides who represent an important point in the career of any footballer.

“And Tonetto is a very useful one, a player who can be fielded in defence, on the wing or in attack.”

[Quaresma07]

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Porto are interested in getting Miguelito but so are Benfica.

http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=704780&idCanal=6

[equinox24]

I wouldn't mind Miguelito, we also need another CB, I think Joao Paulo is the one.

[Quaresma07]

25866

According to this article both Diego & McCarthy can be had for 15mil euros. Example, Diego 9mil & McCarthy 6mil.

also in the article Ibson might be heading back to Brazil.

http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=704773&idCanal=17

[equinox24]

McCarthy and Diego is okay, but not Ibson!

[Mercurial]

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Porto are interested in getting Miguelito but so are Benfica.

http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=704780&idCanal=6

ya i hread that too

i only hope that doesnt turn out like another Moretto case.

its not good for the portuguese football image.

[V.Angelo7]

Ibson heading back to brazil? Hell no! That cannot happen!

[DvA]

Com o título nacional já garantido, Pinto da Costa já vira atenções para a próxima temporada. Assim, o presidente portista abordou esta tarde alguns dos temas relacionados com a constituição do plantel.

A contratação de Diogo Valente (ex-Boavista) foi confirmada por Pinto da Costa, mas o líder dos dragões - que marcou presença na cerimónia de apresentação do livro "Dragão de Causas", de Sardoeira Pinto, que decorreu no Estádio do Dragão durante o 4º Congresso Mundo do Dragão - lembrou que a integração do jovem esquerdino na equipa ainda depende do treinador.

Quem vai fazer parte das escolhas é o brasileiro Adriano, que depois de chegar emprestado a meio desta época "vai ficar", pois o clube portista vai accionar a cláusula de opção junto do Cruzeiro.

Já Diego está mesmo de saída, tanto mais que o pai e empresário do médio brasileiro esteve esta semana duas vezes na SAD. "Temos de encontrar uma solução para o jogador, pois ele não quer ficar", assumiu.

Quanto a outras contratações, Pinto da Costa foi claro quanto a Miguelito - "Nunca foi equacionado por nós", assegurou -, mas deixou a porta aberta ao leiriense João Paulo: "Todos os bons jogadores interessam e o João Paulo é um bom jogador."

Benachour e Saganowski são outros dois nomes negados pelo presidente do FC Porto.
Diogo Valente signed for Porto and Adriano will stay

[hugetomatoes]

^^yes i saw pinto da costa talking about this today, it's a good signing:nod

[equinox24]

I don't think Valente will be playing alot, if we keep the same formation tbh.

[MisterX]

If Miguelito goes to either one of them I predict that he will be groomed to be the next left-back for the Portuguese NT. He has been ignored all this time when he played for Rio Ave and Nacional but I am sure he will get his break next season. :nod
However I don't think that Miguelito is really needed when Porto has Peixoto/Cech and Benfica has Leo. Left Back shouldn't be a priority for these teams now but he'd be a great purchase nonetheless.

[tiago vieira]

FC Porto interessado em boavisteiro Paulo Jorge

O FC Porto tem seguido atentamente as exibições do extremo do Boavista Paulo Jorge, noticia este domingo A Bola.
Segundo o jornal, os dragões já tinham acompanhado o jogador de 24 anos ao longo da época passada, quando militava no Maia, na Liga de Honra.

A transferência não se terá concretizado então porque o jogador preferiu o Bessa a representar a equipa B dos campeões nacionais.

Este poderá ser o segundo reforço dos azuis e brancos pescado no Bessa, após a contratação do extremo Diogo Valente.

Diogo Valente and Paulo Jorge to sign with porto

[equinox24]

If Miguelito goes to either one of them I predict that he will be groomed to be the next left-back for the Portuguese NT. He has been ignored all this time when he played for Rio Ave and Nacional but I am sure he will get his break next season. :nod
However I don't think that Miguelito is really needed when Porto has Peixoto/Cech and Benfica has Leo. Left Back shouldn't be a priority for these teams now but he'd be a great purchase nonetheless.

Cech is really a rb.

[Bossanova]

Cech is really a rb.

nah mate, you must be confused he's a lb

anyway, diogo valente seems a decent signing

he has a good cross (50% of the time)

if we can raise his consistency then he can become a good winger for us :nod

[Quaresma07]

Diogo Valente is a good signing. When he heard that he'll be going to Porto he started to play horrible and sometimes he doesn't even start.

[V.Angelo7]

Got too excited.

[Bossanova]

He was never really a 100% certain starter for boavista

a) they are defensive, therefore lack many offensive positions
b) hes been inconsistent

[equinox24]

nah mate, you must be confused he's a lb

anyway, diogo valente seems a decent signing

he has a good cross (50% of the time)

if we can raise his consistency then he can become a good winger for us :nod

no he was a rb for sparte prague or whatever that team was. :cool

[V.Angelo7]

He played a couple of times in that position but the most commen position he played was LB and LW.

[portista_Jeff]

Giving away Ibson is a horrible move. Very underrated, I always felt that he should start over Meireles.

Valente is a decent, move but he's gonna need to improve his game a little to see more playing time.

I've seen Jorge play before, but can't remember how well he did. But I beleive he only scored 3 goals this season.

[Quaresma07]

if we do get Paulo Jorge, he'll be no more than a depth player for us.

[V.Angelo7]

Releasing Ibson is a crime!

[dixie]

Benni McCarthy has been linked with a move to us yet again in the papers today. This is what, the third year running now? I'd be disappointed if we signed him.

[Portista Sempre]

Benni McCarthy has been linked with a move to us yet again in the papers today. This is what, the third year running now? I'd be disappointed if we signed him.
why would you be dissapointed?? Benni is a great striker, since he came back from the African cup this year he's been back to his old form.
It's possible this time he will be gone, I don't see him staying.

[dixie]

why would you be dissapointed?? Benni is a great striker, since he came back from the African cup this year he's been back to his old form.
It's possible this time he will be gone, I don't see him staying.

I wouldn't be happy because he is a bit overpriced and not the type of striker we need.

[equinox24]

To be honest I think he gets the job done, he doesnt have many goals, he started off really bad, but since the African Cup he picked up his game, playing well, a bit unlucky thought, deserved more goals.

[DvA]

Bruno Alves

Com apenas seis jogos realizados (menos 11 que Ricardo Costa, menos 18 que Pepe e menos 20 que Pedro Emanuel), Bruno Alves foi o defesa-central menos utilizado pelo técnico holandês. Esse é um pormenor que faz toda a diferença e convidativo para a criação de diversas conjecturas, tão fértil se apresenta o terreno para o germinar de especulações várias, como a desenhada pela Imprensa grega. Aí, é já voz corrente a ideia de que Bruno Alves vai regressar a Atenas, nomeadamente ao AEK de Fernando Santos, depois de uma comissão de serviço por todos elogiada há duas temporadas. Será mesmo? No FC Porto, nem umai se escuta. McCarthy Antes do jogo do Jamor, nenhuma informação, nenhum negócio será confirmado, por muito que os ingleses também dêem como iminente — agora, sim, é mesmo verdade, garantem da ilha britânica...— a entrada de Benni McCarthy na Premier League. O Everton é o destino que os jornalistas ingleses apontam. Verdade? Rob Moore, agente do atacante sul-africano, nega em absoluto. «É mentira!», diz, ele que se mostra indisponível para reeditar a novela do sai-mas-não-sai, um dos maiores e mais interessante folhetins do último defeso.

Bruno Alves might return to AEK again

O Santos não exerceu o direito de compra do passe de Léo Lima. Assim, o brasileiro continua a ser jogador do FC Porto. De acordo com o empresário Carlos Leite, isso não significa que o Léo Lima não permaneça na Vila Belmiro, pois as negociações continuam.

“O Santos tem interesse na permanência do Léo Lima, mas não comprou o passe do jogador no prazo estipulado em contrato. Vamos ver como o assunto ficará. O jogador tem contrato com o Santos até Junho. Esse é o prazo para uma definição”, disse Carlos Leite.

Leo Lima might stay in Santos

João Paulo assina esta semana pelo FC Porto e já andou a estudar o esquema para ver onde encaixa. "Não sei em que posição é que o mister Adriaanse irá colocar-me, mas estou preparado para enfrentar as dificuldades e a concorrência. Vou trabalhar de forma a encontrar o meu espaço no plantel", prometeu, sublinhando a polivalência que outros treinadores já aproveitaram. "De origem, sou central. É onde me sinto mais à vontade. No entanto, com Mourinho e com Manuel Cajuda passei a jogar algumas vezes como trinco e, nesse lugar, sempre que posso, gosto de ir à frente e fazer golos". Apesar da experiência acumulada, incluindo a breve passagem pelo Sporting, João Paulo diz-se pronto para ser modelado por Adriaanse. "Sei que ainda tenho muito que aprender como médio e até como central. Contudo, quero chegar ao FC Porto e lutar por um lugar". O sistema do holandês, sublinha, obriga-o a alguns cuidados. "Com o 3-4-3 que Co Adriaanse está a implementar, não dá muito para me aventurar à frente. Será difícil libertar-me para tarefas ofensivas, ao contrário do que se passa no Leiria. Trata-se de um sistema mais rígido e que exige muito de um trinco, que tem de ser forte fisicamente e, sobretudo, inteligente na ocupação dos espaços. É o que se passa e bem, actualmente, com o Paulo Assunção".

A estreia na Liga dos Campeões é um dado que aponta com satisfação, assim como o provável reencontro com jogadores que conhece bem. "Já joguei com o Quaresma, no Sporting; Hugo Almeida, Bosingwa, Ricardo Costa, Raul Meireles e Bruno Alves, na selecção Sub-21; César Peixoto, pela selecção B, além do Helton, claro. São tantos. Será que escapou alguém?", interroga-se às gargalhadas.

João Paulo is the 2nd signing of Porto

[Quaresma07]

Both Monaco and Marseille are looking at getting Bosingwa: http://www.ojogo.pt/22-72/Artigo549903.htm

[equinox24]

Well we can't lose any more defenders, especially Bosingwa, a RB.

[V.Angelo7]

Bosingwa is great! we cant let him go either so those frenchy's can go snif somewhere else.

[Portista Sempre]

They can take Sonkaya but not Bosingwa.

[V.Angelo7]

sonkaya is going to pop somones eye out with his big nose one day. :laugh

[Quaresma07]

Sonkaya :laugh

we should send him to Dinamo :cool

[Quaresma07]

25958

Found an article from Record about what Porto wants to do for next year.
http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=705346&idCanal=17

Porto wants to reduce the team to less than 25 players, sell Diego and McCarthy, renegotiate some contracts at lower rates and give some "B' team players more of a chance this upcoming season. Good news and Adriaanse has an eye for younger talent as he did a great job with the Ajax youngsters:

[tiago vieira]

Selecção Nacional

Pedro Mendes pré-convocado

O médio-defensivo Pedro Mendes, do Portsmouth, primeira divisão inglesa, está pré-convocado para a Selecção Nacional que de 9 de Junho a 9 de Julho disputa o Mundial'2006, na Alemanha.
Em declarações à "Antena 1" da RDP, o jogador, que em Portugal defendeu as cores do Guimarães e FC Porto, pelo qual se sagrou campeão europeu, confirmou o facto.

Fonte: O Jogo

Former Fcp player pedro mendes in the national team, what do you think?

http://images.sportsnetwork.com/soccer/getty/international/england/tottenham/2005/Mendes_pedro.jpg

[VonDragon]

good move

he has been having a good season since his move from the spurs

[tiago vieira]

good move

he has been having a good season since his move from the spurs

I have a feeling that quaresma is going too, finally hope he takes figo's place:clap

[V.Angelo7]

good news, pedro mendes has been brilliant this season and does deserve to be called up. Figo should just play the world cup and retire.

[Luchogonzalez]

There are rumours here in Italy about Pepe...it seems that Juventus is interested to buy him...did you hear something about that?

[V.Angelo7]

that's the first time I hear that, you want him give us about 20 million. :devil

[Quaresma07]

There are rumours here in Italy about Pepe...it seems that Juventus is interested to buy him...did you hear something about that?

yup, heres the link http://www.correiodamanha.pt/noticia.asp?id=200577&idselect=12&idCanal=12&p=200

only way Juventus is getting him is if they pay us 20mil euros. Is what PDC said awhile back.

[Bossanova]

Both Monaco and Marseille are looking at getting Bosingwa: http://www.ojogo.pt/22-72/Artigo549903.htm

i wouldnt be bothered if they had him

im sure there are plenty that can defend and cross better than him

[equinox24]

I would accept that, 20 mil :ninja

[Quaresma07]

heres an article in Portuguese for those who can't read in Italian :D about Pepe might be heading to Juventus.

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/index.asp?op=ver&noticia=101613&tema=5

[tiago vieira]

Hóquei em patins: FC Porto 4-0 BenficaFicou mais difícil

O FC Porto bateu esta tarde o Benfica por 4-0 em encontro respeitante à quarta jornada da fase final do campeonato nacional. Os portistas ficaram, assim, mais perto de conquistarem o pentacampeonato, enquanto que o Benfica ficou mais longe do sonho do título (são agora oito os pontos de diferença entre as equipas).

Numa partida em que alinhou de início com Carlos Silva, Mariano Velasquez, Valter Neves, Pedro Afonso e Ricardo Barreiros, o Benfica começou da pior forma, sofrendo um golo aos 4’, da autoria de Pedro Gil. O mesmo jogador aumentou a vantagem aos 20’. O Benfica até jogava bem, ensaiando perigosos contra-ataques, mas Edo Bosch manteve-se intransponível.

Assim, foi já durante a segunda parte que os portistas chegaram ao resultado final, primeiro por Reinaldo Ventura, numa grande penalidade, e depois por Reinaldo Garcia a cinco minutos do fim.

Porto beats benfica 4-0 and has an advantage of 8 points over slb, one important step for porto that will be champion for the 5th time.

http://www.fcporto.pt/Imagens/9911.jpg

[hugetomatoes]

^^no more panchito velasquez...:rolleyes:

[DvA]

heres an article in Portuguese for those who can't read in Italian :D about Pepe might be heading to Juventus.

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/index.asp?op=ver&noticia=101613&tema=5
Juventus keeping tabs on Porto's Pepe


Juventus are following Porto defender Pepe.

The 23 year-old Brazilian has enjoyed an impressive season - his best since his arrival in 2000 from Corinthians.

Juve are following Pepe as they seek to stiffen coach Fabio Capello's defence for next season.

[portista_Jeff]

If Pepe contunes to play the way he does, Porto should try to hang on to him no matter what the offer is. Selling players like Diego and McCarthy should bring us enough money. I hate it when Porto sells youngters and they didn't really need to sell him anyway. He's young, so he can end up actually playing better and it would be better if we had him at his peak not while he's developing.

The Mendes thing I would be happy. Very underrated, but he has like no NT experience so I doubt it would happen tbh. I would start him over Maniche anytime.

[Simaofan-20]

heres an article in Portuguese for those who can't read in Italian :D about Pepe might be heading to Juventus.

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/index.asp?op=ver&noticia=101613&tema=5
1-He wouldn't even make the 11 let alone the bench
2-If by some how a big stroke of luck he makes the team he wouldn't even do anything and wouldn't even be known

[F.C._Porto]

1-He wouldn't even make the 11 let alone the bench
2-If by some how a big stroke of luck he makes the team he wouldn't even do anything and wouldn't even be known

can u explain why.... no you cant...you post random sh!t like that...tell me who the solid CBs at Juventus are douch bag....im trying not to make fun of ppl nemore but u make it difficult....

and what i think ur dumb @ss was trying to say is that he will not make them bench let alone the starting eleven...your not even smart enought to be stupid...

[Simaofan-20]

for 6m euros no way we paid like 8m euros for him we would be losing
Now you are hilarious.You have got to be kidding,how much as Diego even played this season?What has he even done since joining Porto???And you should sell him for more then the price you got him for?LOLLLLLLL wow thats pretty sad,yeah lets sign a player that doesn't play and has been on the bench all season for more then Porto payed just because they paid for him more then we want LOL sad.He deserves to go less then 6 million.Hell I like Diego but he is not worth 8+ at all 4-6 hes worth.


about Quaresma might be heading to Real. I believe it will be a bad move for him. He's a great player and has so much potential but he needs to be at a team where he's basically guranteed to play game after game. Since when is that football?You gotta EARN a spot on the team,players given spots on the 11 is pathetic.


Releasing Ibson is a crime! Heard you the first time

[simaoXx20xX]

can u explain why.... no you cant...you post random sh!t like that...tell me who the solid CBs at Juventus are douch bag....im trying not to make fun of ppl nemore but u make it difficult....

and what i think ur dumb @ss was trying to say is that he will not make them bench let alone the starting eleven...your not even smart enought to be stupid...

its dush bag:laugh

[Simaofan-20]

its dush bag:laugh
Its douche bag

[Simaofan-20]

can u explain why.... no you cant...you post random sh!t like that...tell me who the solid CBs at Juventus are douch bag....im trying not to make fun of ppl nemore but u make it difficult....

and what i think ur dumb @ss was trying to say is that he will not make them bench let alone the starting eleven...your not even smart enought to be stupid...
Ill explain easily,he wouldn't get a starting spot over Thuram,Cannavaro,or Zambrotta.Those are NT players Pepe is not.Yea because I'm stupid just because they play for a first place team in Italy,one of the best team in the world and have great defenders but yeah that makes me bias,stupid,and no knowledge in football :laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh

[simaoXx20xX]

Its douche bag
oh well watever

[simaoXx20xX]

about da pepe thing i dont think h'ell start in juve but he'll definantly be a usefull player to them

[V.Angelo7]

Heard you the first time
Dont read it then. :Knob

[Quaresma07]

Diego too expensive for Stuggart, so he wont be heading there.

http://www.ojogo.pt/22-74/artigo550206.htm

[Quaresma07]

Porto signed Bosingwa till 2011, so I'm guess he isn't leaving.

http://www.ojogo.pt/22-74/artigo550200.htm

[Quaresma07]

Juve and Bayern target Pepe
skysports

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40798000/jpg/_40798268_pepe300gi.jpg

European heavyweights Juventus and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in Porto starlet Pepe.

The 23-year-old Brazilian was drafted into the Porto squad a couple of years ago to replace Ricardo Carvalho, who moved on to Chelsea.

His performances since have been so eye-catching that several top clubs across the continent have been tracking his progress.

Deportivo La Coruna have been linked with Pepe on and off for over a year, but Porto have now slapped a massive €20 million (£13.7 million) price tag on his head to effectively end their pursuit.

Juve and Bayern Munich do not appear to be deterred though, as they both seek to strengthen ahead of next season.

Both clubs will be hoping to challenge for the UEFA Champions League next term after successful domestic campaigns, and will battle it out for his signature over the summer.

Pepe is contracted to Porto until June 2008, and has so far declined to comment on the speculation.

[hugetomatoes]

Deportivo La Coruna have been linked with Pepe on and off for over a year, but Porto have now slapped a massive €20 million (£13.7 million) price tag on his head to effectively end their pursuit.


HAHAHAHAHA., and then you guys laugh about simão's price tag...:handbags

[V.Angelo7]

Pepe has been playing brilliant all season, simao has not.

[equinox24]

Well that is a big price tag, of course its way to much, I think its at that because Porto want to keep him, and he might become better, obviously still not worth 20 mil but Its to keep away the offers. I hope Pepe stays, we really need him.

[portista_Jeff]

Well that is a big price tag, of course its way to much, I think its at that because Porto want to keep him, and he might become better, obviously still not worth 20 mil but Its to keep away the offers. I hope Pepe stays, we really need him.

I agree.

[Quaresma07]

http://fcsm25.footblog.fr/images/mn/1135336532.JPG

Porto are interested in 22 year old Mourad Meghni (next Zidane)

http://www.ojogo.pt/22-77/artigo551202.htm

[equinox24]

Yeah right, I heard about this guy like 2 years ago, next Zidane my ass. This guy can go **** himself.

[Simaofan-20]

Pepe's one reletivley ok season against,how many great seasons that came from Simao?

[equinox24]

Heres a little fun fact to keep in mind.

Do you know how hard it is to find good young defenders? Defenders usually reach their prime at an older age. It is the hardest position to play, they need to adapt to the position and it takes years. Defenders need alot of expierences to become great, not like strikers or mids, who can obviously show their skill in the first minute of the game.

Thats why Pepe's transfer fee is high, but still, it is too high.

[V.Angelo7]

why is he the next zidane? Is it because he's form algeria and plays for france?

[equinox24]

Please, this guy blows. I hate what the media uses now a days;

"NEXT PELE, NEXT MARADONA, NEXT ZIDANE".

**** that ****, no player will ever be the same, so **** that stupid saying, the players could be as good, but they aren't the same player, see where i'm getting at.

[nicodemus]

Pepe's one reletivley ok season against,how many great seasons that came from Simao?


That has to be one of the most moronic things I have ever read in my life, I want those 5 seconds of my life back.

How can you compare a centre defender to a winger

well i guess simao is so sh!tty by your logic, he cant mark joao tomas, quaresma, leidson , and Adriano oh my god if scholari calls simao the media will eat him alive:rolleyes:

[Quaresma07]

26023

Gremio are interested in Ibson

http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=706022&idCanal=17

[equinox24]

thats not good, we need him.

[Bossanova]

bs rumour, he wont go gremio

im not sure if they have enough money for him either

[V.Angelo7]

Dont believe he will leave.. at least not yet anyways.

[Quaresma07]

I don't want Ibson to leave but he wants to starts and in Porto he isn't getting it. If he were to leave I believe it will be a loan deal.

[DvA]

O interesse dos alemães e dos italianos já tem alguns meses. Em Janeiro tentaram o empréstimo com direito de opção, mas Co Adriaanse não autorizou. Agora, devem avançar com propostas efectivas para a compra do passe do avançado, mas só após o Europeu de sub-21
MANUEL CASACA/CARLOS GOUVEIA


Hugo Almeida está nos planos do Roma e do Hamburgo, clubes que se preparam para apresentar propostas à SAD do FC Porto para adquirirem, a título definitivo, o passe do jovem avançado. Ambos os clubes vão jogar nas competições europeias na próxima temporada - os alemães já asseguraram a presença na Liga dos Campeões e os italianos ainda podem lá chegar - e pretendem formar equipas competitivas que permitam disputar as várias provas em que vão estar envolvidos com aspirações a vencê-las. O avançado do FC Porto, que renovou recentemente contrato até 2010, está nos planos dos respectivos treinadores. A estrutura física, o forte remate, sobretudo com o pé esquerdo, e o jogo aéreo são os trunfos de Hugo Almeida e que enquadram nas necessidades dos técnicos do Roma e do Hamburgo.

O interesse destes dois emblemas não é novo. Em Janeiro, aquando da abertura do mercado de Inverno, tanto os alemães como os italianos tentaram o empréstimo do jogador portista, com a opção de compra dos direitos desportivos no final da corrente temporada. Os dirigentes portistas, depois de ouvirem a opinião de Co Adriaanse, decidiram não aceitar as propostas até porque os valores apresentados foram considerados insuficientes pela SAD. Contudo, a vontade de contratar o jogador portista não se esfumou nos últimos meses. Roma e Hamburgo preparam-se para voltar à carga, com a certeza de que, desta vez, terão de mostrar argumentos bem mais convincentes para libertar um jogador que ainda não se afirmou por completo, mas que, em função até do trajecto desenvolvido nas selecções, faz parte dos planos a longo prazo dos portistas.

Com presença mais do que garantida no Europeu de sub-21, os dirigentes portistas só estarão receptivos a ouvir as eventuais propostas para a transferência de Hugo Almeida no final da competição que se realiza este mês em Portugal, uma vez que uma boa prestação do avançado poderá oferecer outro poder negocial e inflacionar o valor do seu passe. Apesar de não se ter conseguido afirmar como titular no FC Porto, Hugo Almeida figura entre os jogadores mais utilizados por Co Adriaanse, tendo terminado o campeonato com 27 jogos e quatro golos. Desses, dois asseguraram outros tantos triunfos, em Coimbra e na Choupana. Números que figuram no seu currículo e que foram suficientes para despertar a cobiça destes dois emblemas. O golo apontado em Milão - uma bomba num livre directo a 35 metros da baliza - também terá contribuído para o interesse da equipa romana que enviou emissários a vários jogos do FC Porto.
Roma and Hamburg want Hugo Almeida

[DvA]

Roma and Hamburg are reportedly leading the chase for Porto striker Hugo Almeida.

The hit-man has enjoyed an impressive season and caught the eye as Porto clinched the Portuguese title.

Although he managed only four goals in 27 appearances, he performed impressively for the team and became a key member of Co Adriaanse's squad.

Hamburg attempted to take Almeida on loan in January but saw that request rebuffed by the Dutch coach.

They have now returned to try and prise the former Portugal Under-21 star away on a permanent basis but will face competition from Roma.

Almeida is under contract until 2010 at Estadio do Dragao and Porto will look for at least €6 million (£4 million) if they are to be persuaded to sell.

However, they insist they have yet to field any concrete offers.

"Until now we have not received any offers for the player," stated a Porto director.

[equinox24]

I wouldnt mind selling him.

[V.Angelo7]

Actually I would just loan him not sell him yet.

[VonDragon]

ya loan him not sell

[G_Postal]

Roma and Hamburg want Hugo Almeida
ROFLOL dammit you sons of beatches... how you make these great deals, passing mediocre players as quality i have no idea(alemida isnt even mediocre, he is a joke)

i think its bs. especially roma.

[DvA]

i rather have almeida in benfica than all benfica strikers together

[G_Postal]

id rather keep marcel than have an almeida

[nicodemus]

i rather have almeida in benfica than all benfica strikers together


I think Almeida will go to a nbewly promotoed team in the EPL like reading or something.

He can be awesome in epl i think.

[Portista Sempre]

id rather keep marcel than have an almeida
:laugh:laugh
Are you joking?

[G_Postal]

whats funny? marcel played well with academica.

almeida has allways played like a cripple and allways will

[DvA]

whats funny? marcel played well with academica.

almeida has allways played like a cripple and allways will
eh? somebody must watch football..seriously, u know what are u talking about?

[G_Postal]

obviously. your biased because your an almeida fanboy. just because he's tall:nod

of course that's not very useful if you cant finish. or pass. or have that much technique. typical portuguese striker

[DvA]

yup he can't finish, he almost score in every game he plays, he was u21 top scorer of europe, and has abig market in europe for some reason...well u're the only one who knows him well, so he deffo sucks :rolleyes:

[G_Postal]

he almost score in every game he plays
since when does allmost qualify for anything?

four goals in 27 appearances
facts

another flop like postiga. HES YOUNG AND HE PLAYS! HE MUST BE REALLY GOOD! not

[DvA]

since when does allmost qualify for anything?


facts

another flop like postiga. HES YOUNG AND HE PLAYS! HE MUST BE REALLY GOOD! not
u forgot more facts, he played 803 minutes in the league
do the maths

803:27= TCHARAN 29 Minutes

do u think he is some kind of a god who scores whenevr he touches the ball?

he played 2 COMPLETE GAMES

[G_Postal]

whatever

[Viva_Benfica]

G_Postal knows nothing thats why i blocked his stupid posts

[Quaresma07]

http://www.soccernet.com/images/jb2/mccarthy_cb205.jpg

Portsmouth renova interesse em McCarthy

O Portsmouth vai tentar contratar Benni McCarthy no defeso, segundo garantiu hoje o presidente do emblema inglês, Milan Mandaric. "Está na nossa lista de preferências mas teremos que ver quem mais vamos incluir. Tivemos interesse em Janeiro em McCarhty mas não foi possível contratá-lo. No entanto, vamos rever a situação", declarou o líder à Rádio Renascença.

Questionado sobre se o Portsmouth vai tentar novo esforço pelo avançado sul-africano, o responsável respondeu um claro "sim".

Mandaric reportou-se ainda à quase certa ausência de Pedro Mendes da convocatória de Scolari para o Mundial. "Ficarei muito surpreendido se Pedro Mendes não fôr chamado para o Mundial. É um jogador fantástico, está em grande forma, tem uma excelente qualidade técnica e será uma pena se ele não puder ajudar Portugal, porque tem capacidade para isso", indicou Mandarich que disse andar à procura de reforços no mercado português. "Em Portugal há óptimos jogadores", concluiu.

Portsmouth are interested in McCarthy again.

[G_Postal]

G_Postal knows nothing thats why i blocked his stupid posts
oh the irony:laugh

[Quaresma07]

http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/220X220/57415.jpg

I heard that Porto are interested in Matt Moussilou of Lille.

[VonDragon]

another rumor on Benni is that PSG are eyeing him too

maybe we can do a trade

Pauleta for Benni
Post

[VonDragon]

Matt Moussilou i dont know anything about him

[Quaresma07]

another rumor on Benni is that PSG are eyeing him too

maybe we can do a trade

Pauleta for Benni
Post

that would be nice, i wouldn't mind having Pauleta. But Benni wants to play in EPL, so I can't see him at PSG

[Bossanova]

oh the irony:laugh

:laugh

the irony indeed


i semi-agree with g postal, i think almeida is very overrated

however, he has potential, and although he will never become a 30 goal a season player, he can be a 15-20 a season one day

Postiga in 2003 was better than almeida is now IMO

[hugetomatoes]

^^i agree with you, altough i think he can only become an around 10 goals/season forward.

the thing was Postiga had a good technique, Almeida is more based on strength:rolleyes:

[Quaresma07]

PDC said today that Diego will leave this summer. Also Lucho & Quaresma will be with team next season.

[equinox24]

Good news to me.

[Hurley]

Marcel is clearly a better player than Almeida

[portista_Jeff]

Marcel is clearly a better player than Almeida

I have to agree, his no goals for Benfica and his total of touching the ball probably twice everytime he goes on, is far more impressive.:handbags

[Bossanova]

he still finished the season with more goals than almeida didnt he?

and im not sure if hurley was being serious or sarcastic in that comment...

[VonDragon]

he finished with more goals but who was a starter for the 1st 17 games in the Liga??

[Bossanova]

almeida had a fair few games this year too

he had around 3 months where he was plain awful

although he started the season brightly

[VonDragon]

almeida had a fair few games this year too

he had around 3 months where he was plain awful

although he started the season brightly

yes but in how many games was Almeida a starter??

and when he was subbed it was subbed in at the last 15-10 mins

[Quaresma07]

http://www.abola.pt/img/fotos/bvale1.jpg

according to lastest reports, Bruno Vale will be going to Leiria on part of the deal for Joao Paulo, but wants guarantee's his going to play or he'll stay with E. Amadora.

[equinox24]

I want to keep Vale. Baia is done next year for sure, so all we have is Helton and Ribeiro.

[VonDragon]

Baia still has 1 more year in his contract and he is going to play it up

so it will be Helton and Baia as #1 and #2

[Quaresma07]

^yup

also might be Baia's and Helton's last year with Porto next season. I'm sure big clubs will be after Helton after they see him in CL. So Vale could be on the team sooner than later.

[VonDragon]

Helton has said he wants to stay in Porto for along time

[Viva_Benfica]

Helton has said he wants to stay in Porto for along time
What if a bigger club comes knocking on his door?

poof there goes that quote

[VonDragon]

we would have to wait and see

[Quaresma07]

Adriano and Porto agree on terms for a new 4 year contract

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/index.asp?op=ver&noticia=102227&tema=5

[equinox24]

Nice, if he plays the same was as this year, he would manage 15-20 goals

[DvA]

diego set to join Werder

Diego já não escapa ao Werder Bremen e assinará um contrato de 5 anos. O negócio será oficializado nas próximas horas, mas a verdade é que pareceu estar bem encaminhado quando Pinto da Costa assumiu a existência de uma proposta concreta para libertar o jogador em questão. Realmente, o presidente da SAD nunca o faria nesses termos caso não tivesse em sua posse dados suficientes para prever que tudo fosse concluído com êxito.

Alemães na Invicta

Os termos do acordo estão definidos e serão passados ao papel entre hoje e amanhã. A novidade dos últimos dias foi a presença, na cidade do Porto, de uma delegação do clube alemão. Ontem mesmo, os enviados especiais voltaram à Alemanha com tudo resolvido. Mas foi realmente complicado fechar o acordo, pois a SAD portista deixou claro desde o início que não abdicaria dos 7 milhões de euros investidos na sua contratação. Entre avanços e recuos, a plataforma de entendimento acabou por ser encontrada a contento de todas as partes envolvidas.

[DvA]

Marseille after Ricardo Costa

Ricardo Costa poderá estar de saída do FC Porto O Marselha está interessado no internacional português e prepara-se para avançar com uma proposta de empréstimo por uma temporada, com direito de opção de compra do passe no final desse período. A equipa francesa até já apresentou números, mas os argumentos não convenceram o jogador, que tem mais quatro anos de contrato com os azuis e brancos. As negociações prosseguem e em breve poderá haver acordo entre duas das três partes interessadas. Bastará para isso que os marselheses subam a parada, no que diz respeito aos salários. Depois, terão de convencer Pinto da Costa a libertar o único jogador do actual plantel portista que estará presente no Mundial da Alemanha pela selecção portuguesa.

E é aqui que o negócio se poderá complicar. Isto porque, apesar do defesa não ter sido habitual titular durante a época - ainda assim participou em 18 jogos -, Co Adriaanse não parece disposto a abdicar da sua presença no lote de jogadores que vão compor o plantel da próxima época, sobretudo pela polivalência. O holandês já transmitiu essa posição à SAD pelo que não será fácil aos franceses convencer o presidente portista a sentar-se à mesa para negociar. Contudo, o Marselha poderá contar com um trunfo que se poderá revelar decisivo: a vontade que o jogador tem de mudar de ares para poder jogar com regularidade, o que será difícil acontecer no FC Porto dadas as opções e o sistema táctico de Co Adriaanse. Depois de participar no Mundial, Ricardo Costa vai conversar com os responsáveis portista e dar-lhes a conhecer a sua posição sobre este assunto. Só nessa altura é que tudo será resolvido.

Jogador quer sair


Ainda que leve alguma vantagem, o Marselha, clube que vai participar na Taça Intertoto na próxima temporada, não está sozinho na corrida pelo defesa portista. Outros dois clubes já perguntaram por Ricardo Costa: o Mónaco, também de França, que fez inclusive várias observações em Portugal ao longo da época; e ainda um clube italiano que pediu um DVD com imagens do jogador. Certa para já é que o jogador deseja sair do FC Porto - mas não desvincular-se, pelo menos para já - e a intenção do clube em não o libertar. Em Julho, no final do Mundial, tudo ficará decidido.

[Bossanova]

ricardo costa will be looked at closely

a young versatile defender who plays for porto and got a portugal call up

he has also captained porto and portugal u-21

he will be seen as the new ricardo carvalho ;)

shame hes not as good, but we always over-sell players :D

meh, i dont really want to sell him, i think hes a good defender

[V.Angelo7]

He's not all that right now but he could be if he stays.

[equinox24]

I don't think we should sell him, we have a very short amount of defenders, we need to get a new RB and a new CB.

[Quaresma07]

Pepe open to Porto exit
skysports

http://images.skysports.com/images/playerpics05_06/Portugal/Porto/pepe_cheer.jpg

Pepe has confirmed his desire to leave Porto should a suitable offer be tabled for the Brazilian defender this summer.

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Serie A titans Juventus have been linked with a move for the stopper, but as yet no offer has been forthcoming.

Pepe is valued in the €20 million (£13.5 million) bracket and would like to join a bigger European club should the opportunity arise.

"I have spoken with the directors and the situation is clear. If an offer comes in that is acceptable then I can leave," said Pepe.

"I am happy in Porto, but professionally also I have many objectives I want to achieve in order to continue my career.

"So far I have not received any formal offers."

[V.Angelo7]

Caralho pepe!!

[equinox24]

Thats just being an *******. Co made him who he is, and he allreadyy wants to leave. Pepe was on the bench all of last year.

[Viva_Benfica]

What an *******.

[porkchop_pryde]

stupid Pepe tricks are for kids

[T.Reis]

Let Pepe leave. Espically if we can get that kind of coin for him.

Supposedly were getting Joao Paulo from Leira and IMO he will fit in just fine with Emmanuel. Plus, maybe those rumors about Jose (Ze) Castro coming over to Porto earlier in the year are true. Then we got 3 good options.

I'm not sold on Bruno Alves and I'm sure Pinto da Costa will be happy that Ricardo Costa made the national team so intrest and his value will go up a little more.

If Porto beleives that Ricardo will not be able to fill out his potential then u might as well sell him and give him a chance to start over and free up some time for one of our younger guys. Maybe Pedro Ribeiro can start breaking in with the team next year.

- just my opinon!

[T.Reis]

Let Pepe leave. Espically if we can get that kind of coin for him. Problem is that if it is in fact between Bayern and Juve then u can pull Juve out of the race since there not going to spend any big money until they find out how much they got to dish out in fines and if they will even stay in the Seria A. So with Juve out and no competiton for Bayern his value might come down a bit. Hopefully a third big club enters the race so get more competition going.

Supposedly were getting Joao Paulo from Leira and IMO he will fit in just fine with Emmanuel. Plus, maybe those rumors about Jose (Ze) Castro coming over to Porto earlier in the year are true. Then we got 3 good options.

I'm not sold on Bruno Alves and I'm sure Pinto da Costa will be happy that Ricardo Costa made the national team so intrest and his value will go up a little more.

If Porto beleives that Ricardo will not be able to fill out his potential then u might as well sell him and give him a chance to start over and free up some time for one of our younger guys. Maybe Pedro Ribeiro can start breaking in with the team next year.

- just my opinon!

[Portista Sempre]

Castro is already confirmed to be going to Spain next season but I think Joao Paulo will be a good option.

[Quaresma07]

Toffees head Benni hunt
skysports

http://images.skysports.com/images/playerpics05_06/Portugal/Porto/mccarthy_action.jpg

Everton could be ready to switch their attentions to South African ace Benni McCarthy.

The Toffees are looking to bolster their striking options and had looked set to push ahead with their interest in Andy Johnson.

However, rival interest from Bolton and Wigan has seen The Eagles' striker's price rise and Moyes is far from keen on paying over the odds.

McCarthy, who has one year left on his current deal at Porto, would look to represent far better value for money.

With this in mind Moyes made a trip to Portugal on Sunday to see McCarthy in the Portuguese Cup final.

Porto overcame Vitoria Setubal 1-0, although McCarthy did not get his name on the score-sheet - but Moyes is still understood to have been relatively impressed.

The Everton chief confirmed to the local press he was in attendance, saying: "Yes it is the truth, I was there."

However, Moyes was not the only Premiership boss in the stands as rival Harry Redknapp was also present.

Redknapp is again looking to overhaul his Pompey squad - and McCarthy has been a player he has always admired and looks keen on.

Blackburn are also known to be monitoring the former Ajax and Celta Vigo man - but Mark Hughes did not make a personal check on him this time, instead deciding to send one of his scouting staff.

Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and West Ham have all nearly signed McCarthy in the past - and it seems once again the 28-year-old could have English options this summer.

However, it is by no means certain that McCarthy will move.

His representative Rob Moore confirmed there was interest - but with just 12 months remaining on his current deal, a Bosman move is sure to appeal more and more.

"There is interest from England, but Benni is just concentrating on Porto for the moment as he has a year left on his contract," Moore told skysports.com.

[equinox24]

so much news on this guy; **** leave allready.

[Bossanova]

Diego apparently nearly officially at werder bremen for 4 years

The transfer fee will be 7 million euros

Contract left to be signed and thats it

http://www.ojogo.pt/22-86/artigo553532.htm

[Sporting1906]

from skysports

Twenty-four-year-old striker Matt Moussilou however, does look set to leave LOSC after a disappointing season, and Nice, Porto and an unnamed English side have all expressed an interest.

http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=388544&CPID=24&clid=201&lid=&title=Puel+extends+stay+at+Lille

[Bossanova]

is that guy any good? (Matt Moussilou )

[equinox24]

Yes, Diego is gone!

[Bossanova]

Yes, Diego is gone!

not yet, here is the latest i believe:

F.C. Porto
Werder Bremen confirma interesse em Diego

Klaus Allofs, director-desportivo do Werder Bremen, confirmou esta quarta-feira o interesse na contratação do médio Diego. As partes, segundo revelou, já estiveram em contacto, mas há ainda mais etapas a cumprir nas negociações.
Diego

«Entrámos em contacto com o FC Porto, mas ainda falta saber as condições e os planos do clube para o jogador», explicou à Renascença Klaus Allofs, que espera, por isso, voltar a falar com os responsáveis «azuis-e-brancos»: «Temos interesse no jogador, por isso espero ter oportunidade para falar com o presidente do FC Porto para saber qual a situação.»

Segundo tem sido noticiado, o Werder Bremen está disposto a oferecer seis milhões de euros para garantir o concurso do jogador. Klaus Allofs não confirma os valores, mas vai dizendo que este «poderá ser um bom negócio para todas as partes».

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/index.asp?op=ver&noticia=102332&tema=5

Werder confirmed interest, but some negotiations left between the clubs

[Bossanova]

Hélder Postiga incerto sobre o seu futuro

O internacional português ainda não sabe onde irá jogar na próxima temporada. Hélder Postiga foi cedido pelo FC Porto ao Saint-Etienne, mas como não vai regressar aos campeões nacionais existe a hipótese de ir para outro campeonato estrangeiro.
Hélder Postiga
ASF
«Vou ver as propostas que tiver e depois escolher um clube onde possa jogar e ser feliz», explicou Postiga, que gostou de ter jogado ao serviço do Saint-Etienne: «Foi uma experiência positiva, onde tive a oportunidade de jogar, marcar golos e de ser feliz, mas vamos ver porque podem surgir oportunidade para jogar noutros campeonatos.»

Sobre a participação no Mundial, o avançado português, em declarações à Renascensa, assegurou que irá tentar ajdar a equipa, mas sabe que Pauleta tem vantagem na luta pela titularidade: «Espero ser mais um jogador para ajudar a equipa a alcançar os objectivos. Não penso na titularidade, porque o Pauleta é uma referência do futebol português e parte em vantagem».

from www.abola.pt

Postiga says he is uncertain where he will play next year, he enjoyed St.Etienne but may have offers from other leagues

It looks like he may join another club

Reading have been linked to him here in england

[Quaresma07]

is that guy any good? (Matt Moussilou )

the only time I saw him play was vs Benfica and he didn't impress me.

[portista_Jeff]

is that guy any good? (Matt Moussilou )

He sucks. I've seen him before. First off, he not a regular goal scoerer. He barely scores any in season. Very poor finishing. Misses so many big chances.

Poor buy if Porto gets him. I hope Porto looks somewhere else because he is not gonna improve the attack much.

[Quaresma07]

Diego will be going to Germany tomorrow to sign his contract with Werder Bremen

[V.Angelo7]

caralho! I wanted porto to loan him out.

[Quaresma07]

if Diego learns how to become a team player, Werder Bremen got one heck of a player. :nod

[V.Angelo7]

he will learn.

[equinox24]

Yes he is a good player; but never adapted to Porto; I want him to leave for the money; soon Benny will leave and we can get some more D; and a new striker

[Mercurial]

Yes he is a good player; but never adapted to Porto; I want him to leave for the money; soon Benny will leave and we can get some more D; and a new striker

Beto, M,Ferreira and karadas are for sale :handbags

[V.Angelo7]

I want beto!! :clap

[Quaresma07]

PDC has confirmed that Diego will be leaving Porto and will joining Wender Bremer

Pinto da Costa confirma saída de Diego

Pinto da Costa confirmou hoje a saída de Diego para o Wender Bremer, depois de o jogador não ter conseguido demonstrar o seu valor no FC Porto. Quanto a reforços, os «dragões» precisaram apenas de João Paulo e Diogo Valente, com o presidente a elogiar o plantel.

ASF
«A transferência de Diego ainda não está totalmente consumada, mas está muito perto disso. Foi um clube escolhido por ele, as condições são boas e isso agrada-lhe», esclareceu Pinto da Costa.

Quanto a reforços, o presidente dos «dragões», elogiou a equipa: «O nosso plantel é excelente por isso com os dois reforços – João Paulo e Diogo Valente - chegam, não necessitamos de mais ninguém», referiu à Antena 1.

Quanto à dispensas, foi evasivo: «Há dois ou três jogadores inegociáveis, de resto desde que a cláusula de rescisão seja paga os restantes podem sair.»

[equinox24]

I want beto!! :clap

Hes a Benfica killer. I want him too.

[Quaresma07]

http://www.ojogo.pt/22-88/artigo553874.htm

Paulo Jorge referenciado

O FC Porto não quer abrir mão de Quaresma, mas se chegar à SAD uma proposta irrecusável, então o campeão nacional já tem preparada a sua sucessão. Paulo Jorge, do Boavista, é um jogador que agrada aos responsáveis portistas, estando referenciado como possível reforço

O extremo Paulo Jorge, do Boavista, está na lista de potenciais reforços do FC Porto, podendo o campeão nacional avançar para a sua contratação no caso de Ricardo Quaresma ser negociado para outro clube. A saída do internacional portista é a premissa essencial para que o negócio avance. Ainda assim, e apesar de para já nada se saber de concreto quanto a uma possível venda do passe de Quaresma, o FC Porto está atento à possível sucessão daquele que foi considerado um dos melhores jogadores da temporada.

Paulo Jorge tem 25 anos e realizou a primeira temporada na Liga com a camisola do Boavista, depois de ter sido contratado ao Maia, da Liga de Honra, há cerca de um ano. As boas exibições do nº 14 na equipa de Carlos Brito despertaram a atenção dos responsáveis portistas, mas não se pode dizer que foram essenciais, uma vez que quando Paulo Jorge estava no Maia já o FC Porto o tinha referenciado. Mas a maturidade competitiva evidenciada nos axadrezados chegou para convencer os dirigentes do campeão nacional de que Paulo Jorge poderá ser uma boa solução para Co Adriaanse. Mas o FC Porto só avançará para a sua contratação se Quaresma abandonar o Dragão.

E a verdade é que Quaresma tem clubes interessados. Como O JOGO noticiou em primeira mão, o Real Madrid está de olho no internacional português, apesar de, para já, não ter chegado à SAD uma proposta concreta, com números definidos. E se chegar, o FC Porto só está receptivo a negociar Quaresma se a proposta tiver muitos números, se for irrecusável, uma vez que, neste momento, a par de jogadores como Lucho, Bosingwa ou Pepe, o extremo é um dos activos mais valiosos da SAD.

Se houver negócio entre o FC Porto e o Boavista para a transferência de Paulo Jorge, isso poderá resultar na ida de três jogadores do Dragão para o Bessa, numa situação que não tem nada a ver com Diogo Valente, que assinou recentemente contrato com os portistas.

I rather have Quaresma then Paulo Jorge but Real got the big money to spend so it could happen.

[equinox24]

**** that.

[portista_Jeff]

That pisses me off. PDC said himself that Quaresma and Lucho won't leave.

Now all of a sudden theres a chance that Quaresma may leave. If Quaresma leaves to Madrid, than you can say bye bye to his career. Madrid already have enough attackers, the coach never picks who starts the presidents starts by who's the most popular. After one season, Madrid will get a 30 year old that will start over Quaresma. thats just Madrid. And most important of all, he won't even win anything there.

Jorge is one of the worse replacements I can think of. He's gonna replace Quaresma? Lmao what a joke. So many good wingers out there and Porto are linked with Jorge?
Heck I rather go out and get Targinho. Young, talented and his team just got relegated so it shouldn't be to hard to get him.

[Simaofan-20]

That pisses me off. PDC said himself that Quaresma and Lucho won't leave.

Now all of a sudden theres a chance that Quaresma may leave. If Quaresma leaves to Madrid, than you can say bye bye to his career. Madrid already have enough attackers, the coach never picks who starts the presidents starts by who's the most popular. After one season, Madrid will get a 30 year old that will start over Quaresma. thats just Madrid. And most important of all, he won't even win anything there.

Jorge is one of the worse replacements I can think of. He's gonna replace Quaresma? Lmao what a joke. So many good wingers out there and Porto are linked with Jorge?
Heck I rather go out and get Targinho. Young, talented and his team just got relegated so it shouldn't be to hard to get him.lol You actually believe everything your president has to say?LOL:laugh

[Bossanova]

paulo jorge

fvckin hell :ninja

cant we find anyone better??

[Quaresma07]

Bremen bag Diego
skysports

http://images.skysports.com/images/playerpics05_06/Portugal/Porto/diego.jpg

Werder Bremen have snapped up Brazilian midfielder Diego as Johan Micoud looks set to leave Germany.

Bremen are willing to let Micoud leave and have moved quickly to bring in Diego from Porto as his replacement.

Diego has signed a four-year deal at Bremen after dropping down the pecking order at Porto last season.

The 21-year-old was delighted to make the switch to Germany.

"I am really looking forward to coming to Werder and am glad to be able to play football again, since I was often only on the bench at Porto," said Diego.

"I cannot wait to get to know my new team-mates and experience the enthusiasm of the fans."

As a result, Bremen have agreed to allow French playmaker Micoud to leave the club.

The highly-rated schemer has admitted he would like to sample Premiership football, but Bordeaux and Paris Saint Germain are believed to be leading the race for his signature.

After formerly playing for Les Girondins, Bordeaux are in a good position to tempt Micoud to return on what will probably be the last big contract of his career.

French radio station RMC has reported that Bordeaux's Michel Pavon met with the player last week in Germany.

"I don't know yet which club I will join," Micoud told Die Welt.

"But Werder director Klaus Allofs is negotiating with a number of clubs."

[Viva_Benfica]

IMO Diego will become huge.

[equinox24]

Good.

[Quaresma07]

heres a video of what Diego has done thus far in his career

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bXhZ5oZpdI&search=Diego%20Porto

[Simaofan-20]

Diego is a great player I don't get why Porto gave up such a great talent

[Portista Sempre]

I'll put down money and bet anyone in here that Diego will be a great player for Bremen.

It's sad to see him go but this guy will prove himself.

[portista_Jeff]

lol You actually believe everything your president has to say?LOL:laugh

Who said I beleived him.:ninja I'm just saying that he isn't keeping his words which I hate when people do that.

AS for Diego, who cares. Let the cry baby go. Didn't even play half as good as he did in Brazil. In Brazil the kid was amazing.

He's another Fabiano, can't perform in europe. His style just isn't suited. One thing he has to work on is to pass quicker, he holds on to the ball to long ending attacks. In Germany he will look good because in Germany, defence doesn't exists. Thats why he will look good.

[Portista Sempre]

Who said I beleived him.:ninja I'm just saying that he isn't keeping his words which I hate when people do that.

AS for Diego, who cares. Let the cry baby go. Didn't even play half as good as he did in Brazil. In Brazil the kid was amazing.

He's another Fabiano, can't perform in europe. His style just isn't suited. One thing he has to work on is to pass quicker, he holds on to the ball to long ending attacks. In Germany he will look good because in Germany, defence doesn't exists. Thats why he will look good.
Can't perform in Europe?? He was great in Europe for Porto imo. He was no Deco but still got the job done.
Yes his style isn't suited because he can't adapt to a different position.

[Simaofan-20]

Who said I beleived him.:ninja I'm just saying that he isn't keeping his words which I hate when people do that.

AS for Diego, who cares. Let the cry baby go. Didn't even play half as good as he did in Brazil. In Brazil the kid was amazing.

He's another Fabiano, can't perform in europe. His style just isn't suited. One thing he has to work on is to pass quicker, he holds on to the ball to long ending attacks. In Germany he will look good because in Germany, defence doesn't exists. Thats why he will look good.
LOLLLLLLLLLL,the way you acted in your post I guess was misleading right since it made you look like you believed the man LOL

Obviously he doesn't keep his words its Pinto Da Costa lol

[portista_Jeff]

LOLLLLLLLLLL,the way you acted in your post I guess was misleading right since it made you look like you believed the man LOL

Obviously he doesn't keep his words its Pinto Da Costa lol

Its harder to tell when typing it.

Sempre, Deigo was such a huge underperformer. He wasn't playing the same way he did in Brazil. But when I say europe, I mean really meant to be more particualar and meant Portugal. I think he will do good in Germany, because its like Brazil... no defence.:ninja

[Quaresma07]

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In the first press conference that he’s given since finally abandoning the FC Porto where he enjoyed precious few chances to show the game that made his name alongside Robinho in Santos, the new Werder Bremen playmaker Diego hit out at ex-club Porto.

His main targets were sulphurous President Pinto da Costa and straight-faced Dutch Coach Co Adriaanse. “Pinto da Costa deserves respect due to his age and the things he’s done for Porto, but that doesn’t mean he’s never wrong.”

“When I left Brazil I wasn’t a ‘promise’ I was a made player, with trophies under my belt and I didn’t go to Porto for money as it was similar to what I got at Santos. The reason why things didn’t go well with Porto isn’t down to me, but to other people’s image of me.”

“I really don’t think that my time at Porto was so bad that I deserved to be sidelined so much” said the player, sniping at Co Adriaanse’s stonewall refusal to field the player much. “What I have to do now at Werder Bremen is prove that Porto was a blip and that I’m capable of even more than I accomplished at Santos.”

[equinox24]

Diego is a dick, go to your new team and shut up allready.

[Viva_Benfica]

Diego is my hero.:bowing

[Quaresma07]

I may be wrong, but I doubt Diego will do well in Germany. Bundesliga is alot more physical than SuperLiga. Also Diego got ALOT to learn. You play as a team, not as an individual. Quaresma learned, Diego continued his game. If he does that in Werder Bremen, he'll be benched and then his dad is going to bitch again and then he'll leave.

[dixie]

What was the transfer fee for Diego?

[Bossanova]

7m euros i believe

[Quaresma07]

http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/220X220/64226.jpg

Ivanildo loaned out to U. Leiria.

http://www.ojogo.pt/22-92/Artigo554871.htm

[Quaresma07]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/FCPorto/FC%20Porto/Pepe.jpg

Pepe: «Espero cumprir contrato»
CENTRAL QUER PERMANECER NO DRAGÃO

Pepe quer continuar no FC Porto. Foi essa a mensagem que o central deixou antes de embarcar para o Brasil onde vai gozar agora um período de férias, depois dos títulos conquistados ao serviço do dragão. Questionado sobre se o objectivo é ficar, Pepe respondeu: "Espero que sim. Tenho contrato por mais dois anos e espero cumprir."

"Fico feliz por o FC Porto contar comigo", referiu à Rádio Renascença, indicando estar agora "com a cabeça tranquila" e "consciente" com o que fez durante a época.

Pepe elogiou em seguida o desempenho de Co Adriaanse à frente do clube. "Temos de estar contentes com o trabalho do 'mister'. Fiquei feliz porque o mister foi muito contestado (no início)", disse.

"Estamos todos de parabéns pelo campeonato e agora temos de descansar e carregar baterias para próxima época", expressou.

Um dos esteios do eixo mais recuado dos azuis e brancos não esquece um gesto do técnico holandês a dada altura da temporada. "Foi um voto de confiança dado pelo 'mister'. Disse para me preocupar mais comigo do que com os meus companheiros e que tinha qualidade para jogar no FC Porto. Disse-me para jogar de cabeça tranquila" observou.

«'Oitavos' da 'Champions'»

Quando regressar, para encarar a próxima época, o central não regateia o trabalho."Não se prevê o fututro. Temos de trabalhar para as coisas correrem bem. (...) Temos que passar aos 'oitavos' (da 'Champions'). É muito importante para nós, jogadores. Ir avançando pouco a pouco para que as coisas corram melhor", anteviu.

Looks like Pepe is going to stay and honor his contract with Porto

[V.Angelo7]

I hope so aswell.

[Dandy]

Who said I beleived him.:ninja I'm just saying that he isn't keeping his words which I hate when people do that.

AS for Diego, who cares. Let the cry baby go. Didn't even play half as good as he did in Brazil. In Brazil the kid was amazing.

He's another Fabiano, can't perform in europe. His style just isn't suited. One thing he has to work on is to pass quicker, he holds on to the ball to long ending attacks. In Germany he will look good because in Germany, defence doesn't exists. Thats why he will look good.

Are you an idiot because that seriously has to be up there for one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this board? Yea, there is no defense in Germany. Never. :rolleyes:


Diego is going to the only team in the league that plays an all-out attack game. He's going to come up against some ******* tough defenders next season.

[DvA]

FC Porto cede Nuno Coelho ao Standard de Liège

O F.C. Porto acordou, esta sexta-feira, a cedência por uma temporada ao Standard de Liége dos direitos desportivos de Nuno Coelho, internacional sub-20 português que marcou presença no torneio de Toulon.

Nuno Coelho, de 19 anos, representa o F.C. Porto desde 2004, depois de ter actuado no Penafiel. O jovem jogador, que esta época esteve cedido ao Maia, onde se mostrou em bom plano a actuar como defesa-central e trinco, tinha mais uma época de contrato, com mais duas de opção, cláusula que foi accionada pelos «dragões», que voltam a manter a possibilidade de renovação.

Nuno André Coelho 19 years old, CB of Portuguese NT in Toulon joined Standard Liege on loan for one season

[equinox24]

Nuno André Coelho 19 years old, CB of Portuguese NT in Toulon joined Standard Liege on loan for one season

is he any good?

[DvA]

is he any good?
He looked very good in the toulon tournament alongside Manuel da Costa

[Bossanova]

good loan move

liege are a good side to test him

[DvA]

partnership with Jorge Costa? or one of them won't play :ninja

[Quaresma07]

Cesar Peixoto is no longer wanted by Adriaanse and won't be part of next year's squad. Apparently, he isn't quick enough for his 3 defense formation...

http://www.ojogo.pt/22-94/Artigo555257.htm

[nicodemus]

partnership with Jorge Costa? or one of them won't play :ninja


I think they have this american dude called Onewyo..or something, huge basterd..that starts

not sure

[Mercurial]

Nuno André Coelho 19 years old, CB of Portuguese NT in Toulon joined Standard Liege on loan for one season

as long as they dont get Manuel da Costa ( Manu ) its all cool:ninja

[DvA]

I think they have this american dude called Onewyo..or something, huge basterd..that starts

not sure
they have, but i heard that he's leaving

[portista_Jeff]

Are you an idiot because that seriously has to be up there for one of the dumbest comments I have ever read on this board? Yea, there is no defense in Germany. Never. :rolleyes:


Diego is going to the only team in the league that plays an all-out attack game. He's going to come up against some ******* tough defenders next season.

Bull****. Tought defenders? The German league is overrated. Sorry but to me it is. Do you not see the scores they get in the league? 4-2,4-4 etc. Its also the most high scoring league right now and your telling me that the defence is strong? I watch the league, Werder Bremen is the biggest joke when it comes down to defence. Teams like Dortmund, Hertha etc can't even defend.

Porto became champs allowing only 16 goals. Bayern... 32. I mean look at teams like kaiserslautern or Koln both allowed 71 goals each. At least Penafiel, the last place team only managed to allow 61 goals.

Well, I just gave you some facts. I'm wait to hear yours. Although it would be a waste of time. I'm waiting to here these hard defenders you speak of.

Btw, Pexioto leaving imo is a bad move. Just use him as a winger. I prefer him on the wing other than Alan or Jorginho. Very poor move imo.

[Dandy]

Bull****. Tought defenders? The German league is overrated. Sorry but to me it is. Do you not see the scores they get in the league? 4-2,4-4 etc. Its also the most high scoring league right now and your telling me that the defence is strong? I watch the league, Werder Bremen is the biggest joke when it comes down to defence. Teams like Dortmund, Hertha etc can't even defend.

Porto became champs allowing only 16 goals. Bayern... 32. I mean look at teams like kaiserslautern or Koln both allowed 71 goals each. At least Penafiel, the last place team only managed to allow 61 goals.

Well, I just gave you some facts. I'm wait to hear yours. Although it would be a waste of time. I'm waiting to here these hard defenders you speak of.

Btw, Pexioto leaving imo is a bad move. Just use him as a winger. I prefer him on the wing other than Alan or Jorginho. Very poor move imo.


First off, our league has better strikers and midfielders in general. When you have better strikers, of course you come up with better girls. Dortmund can't defend? Hertha?

Hertha has Arne Friederich (NT RB), Simunic (Croatian NT and had interest in him from multiple European teams this summer including AC Milan) and Malik Fathi (Germany U-21). All of them start. We have one of the strongest defenses in the league. Look, man. I'll debate with you when you actually have a clue as to what you're talking about.

Other defenders in the league that come to mind immediately? Bouhlarouz, Van Buyten, Mertesacker, Nowotny, Lucio, Sagnol, Metzelder, Jansen, Bordon, Rafinha, Worns, etc.

And just because you opened your mouth, this thread and your post is getting linked over to the German forum so everyone else can tear you ******* and rip you a new one for talking about a league you have no clue about.

[portista_Jeff]

Like I give a ****. I watch the league every week buddy. I simply have a different opinion than yours.

When I watch the league I see tons of open spaces and chances that you won't see in the Superliga. Superliga is not the greatest league but when it comes down to defence, yes we are better.

You can call it good strikers blah blah blah, but if your defence is so great, why can't they stop these great attackers? The score lines in Germany is like the ones in Holland, Hockey scores.

MSV Duisburg 3-5 Bremen
1.FC Nürnberg 5-2 B.M´gladbach
Hertha 1-5 Leverkusen
Bayern 3-1 Stuttgart
.....
.... All those scorelines came from one week alone. Wow. In 4 games alone you managed to get 25 goals... thats the regular amount of goals in places like Italy, Spain etc get with all the games played.

[Hurley]

First off, our league has better strikers and midfielders in general. When you have better strikers, of course you come up with better girls. Dortmund can't defend? Hertha?

Hertha has Arne Friederich (NT RB), Simunic (Croatian NT and had interest in him from multiple European teams this summer including AC Milan) and Malik Fathi (Germany U-21). All of them start. We have one of the strongest defenses in the league. Look, man. I'll debate with you when you actually have a clue as to what you're talking about.

Other defenders in the league that come to mind immediately? Bouhlarouz, Van Buyten, Mertesacker, Nowotny, Lucio, Sagnol, Metzelder, Jansen, Bordon, Rafinha, Worns, etc.

And just because you opened your mouth, this thread and your post is getting linked over to the German forum so everyone else can tear you ******* and rip you a new one for talking about a league you have no clue about.

wow...he's really screwed :rolleyes:

[portista_Jeff]

wow...he's really screwed :rolleyes:

:laugh

the funny part is that he actually went and did it.:laugh

[simaoXx20xX]

:laugh

the funny part is that he actually went and did it.:laugh

wtf r they gona do other then watch there team get eliminated in da 1st round of da wc

[Benficampeao]

Omg i cant believe he actually did it lol.

Taking things a little to serious here lol.

Hey i think Germany is very overrated. Are u gonna make a topic on that comment aswell?

[simaoXx20xX]

wow...he's really screwed :rolleyes:

lol no he 's not theres only 2 viewing da german league right now so who's gona tear him apart if nobody goes on that forum if anything we'll tear them apart we al ways have 7- 12 viewrs on our portugese forum so there da ones screwed

[VonDragon]

Purovic enquadra-se
AVANÇADO COM QUEDA PARA BRILHAR EM PORTUGAL ESTÁ NO MERCADO

O avançado com quem Adriaanse conta reforçar o plantel pode até nem custar o dinheiro que o técnico disse precisar para dotar o sector ofensivo. Milan Purovic, ponta-de-lança que foi decisivo na vitória da Sérvia sobre Portugal no Europeu de Sub-21, é um jogador que se enquadra naquilo que o FC Porto pretende.

O seu empresário (Zoran Stojadinovic, que também representa Sokota) chega a Portugal amanhã e tem o passe do atacante para propor aos dragões, sabendo da vontade dos campeões nacionais em contarem com um goleador para atacar a nova época. Com 21 anos, Purovic é uma jovem certeza da forte formação sérvia e um dos bons valores do Estrela Vermelha, que esta época fez a dobradinha a nível local.

Muito alto (1,93 m), forma com Nikola Zigic as torres gémeas do ataque do emblema de Belgrado, que passa por uma grave crise financeira e vê-se forçado a vender os seus principais atletas, tendo também perdido o treinador italiano Walter Zenga. Por isso mesmo o passe de Purovic pode ser negociado por menos de um milhão de euros.
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Milan Purovic could be our next striker

[VonDragon]

Nuno André Coelho renovou e foi cedido ao Standard de Liége

A F.C. Porto – Futebol, SAD acordou esta sexta-feira a cedência dos direitos desportivos de Nuno André Coelho ao Standard de Liége pelo período de uma época desportiva. O atleta esteve recentemente a disputar o Torneio de Toullon pela selecção portuguesa, destacando-se pela qualidade das suas exibições.

Nuno André Coelho tem 19 anos (nasceu a 7 de Novembro de 1986) e está no F.C. Porto desde 2004, depois de ter representado o Penafiel. O atleta tinha mais uma época de contrato, com duas de opção, e chegou igualmente a acordo para renovar por duas temporadas, mantendo outras tantas de opção.

Em 2005/06, Nuno André Coelho esteve cedido ao Maia, tendo revelado um potencial elevado para actuar como defesa-central ou trinco.

fcporto.pt

[Portista Sempre]

Like I give a ****. I watch the league every week buddy. I simply have a different opinion than yours.

When I watch the league I see tons of open spaces and chances that you won't see in the Superliga. Superliga is not the greatest league but when it comes down to defence, yes we are better.

You can call it good strikers blah blah blah, but if your defence is so great, why can't they stop these great attackers? The score lines in Germany is like the ones in Holland, Hockey scores.

MSV Duisburg 3-5 Bremen
1.FC Nürnberg 5-2 B.M´gladbach
Hertha 1-5 Leverkusen
Bayern 3-1 Stuttgart
.....
.... All those scorelines came from one week alone. Wow. In 4 games alone you managed to get 25 goals... thats the regular amount of goals in places like Italy, Spain etc get with all the games played.
:laugh:laugh so true.

Werder Bremen 6 - Wolfsburg 1
Werder Bremen 6 - FC Koln 0
Werder Bremen 5 - Hannover 96 0

Those are like almost close to NFL scores ffs.

[Quaresma07]

http://www.sport.ard.de/sp/fussball/news200509/13/img/venegoor_dpa_150.jpg

HESSELINK é o desejado

A família holandesa no FC Porto pode aumentar já na próxima temporada se, como tudo indica, os dragões partirem para a contratação de Hesselink, um ponta-de-lança a actuar no PSV Eidhoven. É o estilo de matador que Adriaanse deseja, mas nas contas do treinador está outro compatriota, o médio Landzaat, do AZ Alkmaar, que tem as portas do Dragão abertas caso Lucho seja transferido. São dois internacionais às ordens de Van Basten.

Sobre Landzaat — que já esteve nas ideias do FC Porto no último defeso — fala-se em texto em separado nesta página. Aqui aborda-se, apenas, a questão do avançado que os dragões procuram e que implica, como se sabe, a saída de Benni McCarthy, com mercado em Inglaterra, desejado em Marselha, um clube que o sul-africano não quer... A lista de referenciados é, naturalmente, extensa, mas o desejo supremo de Adriaanse é mesmo um futebolista que dá pelo nome de Jan Vennegoor Hesselink (não é fácil de dizer, não senhor), completou 27 anos em Novembro passado, e está há cinco épocas no PSV, clube a que está vinculado até 2008. Da cláusula de rescisão diz-se que está fixada em seis milhões de euros, ou seja, dentro dos valores que o FC Porto terá estimado pagar por um bom avançado. E este tem boas credenciais, como o facto de ter actuado em 32 jogos na época, tendo marcado 11 golos. Para trás tem uma temporada fantástica, em 2000/01, com 22 golos apontados, só no campeonato. Há particularidades que não são fundamentais para que o negócio se concretize, mas o leitor fica a conhecer um pouco mais deste internacional que pode ser o avançado eleito para marcar golos pelos dragões: gosta de golfe, ténis e esqui (em Portugal terá de contentar-se com a serra da Estrela), adora Cuba para férias, Nicole Kidman e Russel Crowe são os actores favoritos e elege o filme «Green Mile», com Tom Hanks, como o que mais prazer lhe deu ver. Zidane, o eterno craque francês, é considerado por Hesselink como o melhor do Mundo.

Um gigante!

Este é o homem eleito por Adriaanse, como referimos, já há passos dados para o negócio, mas o FC Porto avança em definitivo apenas quando tiver resolvido outras questões, como, por exemplo, a de McCarthy. Há alternativas, caso as negociações não tenham sucesso, e os portistas estão escaldados desde aquela fastidiosa novela Kromkamp no último defeso, mas Hesselink é mesmo o desejo maior de Adriaanse... para jogar ao lado de Adriano. O avançado, que estará no Mundial, tem 1,91m de altura e pesa 92 quilos, números que deixam perceber um porte considerável. É bem provável que nos próximos dias haja novidades sobre a situação. Os portistas trabalham com calma e cautelosamente no assunto, mas a A BOLA sabe que a transferência se tiver que ser feita rapidamente... faz-se, sem haver qualquer dependência da prestação que o futebolista possa ter no Mundial. O valor da rescisão está fixado e é uma boa oportunidade de negócio para os dragões. A confirmar-se a contratação, fica a perceber-se ainda melhor a influência crescente de Adriaanse, que com a dobradinha ganhou margem e argumentos para retocar o plantel num mercado que conhece muito bem, algo que não lhe foi possível na última época em que chegou com o grupo já praticamente definido. E nem o verdadeiro desastre que foi Sonkaya, o único indicado pelo técnico, será suficiente para lhe retirar crédito nesta matéria.

Tantas semelhanças com Lucho!

Qualquer semelhança entre Lucho González e Denny Landzaat não é pura coincidência. Aquele que é apontado como alternativa maior a uma eventual saída do argentino-conseguirá, de verdade, o FC Porto resistir aos milhões com que vários clubes europeus acenam para a aquisição de Lucho? - possui um registo com semelhanças extremas às do jogador que os dragões na última época contrataram ao River Plate, com a inevitável ajuda financeira da Global Soccer Investments, detentora de 50 por cento do passe do camisola 8 portista. Além da superior qualidade técnica e da elevada cultura táctica, em parte substancial bebida da fonte de Adriaanse - o treinador do FC Porto conhece-o desde os tempos de júnior do Ajax e levou-o para o AZ Alkmaar, onde teve oportunidade de o treinar durante duas temporadas -, Denny Landzaat revela outros atributos que fazem dele um dos mais admirados centro-campistas do líder dos dragões. Com uma folha disciplinar verdadeiramente irrepreensível - na última temporada, apesar dos 38 jogos realizados, apenas por quatro vezes viu o cartão amarelo -, o médio do AZ revelou igualmente uma tendência e um gozo apreciáveis pelas balizas adversárias. Dez golos - tantos quantos os de Lucho...- marcou Lanzaat em 2005/06, repartidos por 3422 minutos de acção total e marcante na equipa agora comandada por Louis van Gaal. Presença regular na selecção holandesa - deve ser titular no Mundial da Alemanha -, Landzaat tem apenas mais um ano de contrato como AZ, pormenor também relevante e que poderá contribuir para o facilitar de uma transferência... apenas dependente do futuro de Lucho e que, na última época, ficou inviabilizada pela verba astronómica (sete milhões de euros!) pedida pelo clube holandês.


Looks like Porto are interested in Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink who plays in PSV. He is tall striker and he got 11 goals this season. However, if Porto is looks for a striker in the dutch striker, we should get Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of Ajax. Scored 33 goals this season.

Also if Lucho moves, Landzaat of AZ Alkmaar could be his replacement.

[Quaresma07]

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[B]Milan Purovic could be our next striker

Looks like almost done deal with him, his agent is going to arrived tomorrow in Portugal. I never seen him play. He scored a goal against Portugal in the U 21 Tournament, so people that watch the game, is he any good?

[portista_Jeff]

Looks like almost done deal with him, his agent is going to arrived tomorrow in Portugal. I never seen him play. He scored a goal against Portugal in the U 21 Tournament, so people that watch the game, is he any good?

I watched the game but can't remember how he played. The only player I remember in that game was Klanic or something like that.

He didn't score though, it was an own goal by Ze Castro.

[DvA]

http://www.sport.ard.de/sp/fussball/news200509/13/img/venegoor_dpa_150.jpg




Looks like Porto are interested in Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink who plays in PSV. He is tall striker and he got 11 goals this season. However, if Porto is looks for a striker in the dutch striker, we should get Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of Ajax. Scored 33 goals this season.

Also if Lucho moves, Landzaat of AZ Alkmaar could be his replacement.
Juntelaar alrady rejected a move to Porto, thats why he is out of the option