- Nov 4, 2005
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Barcelona have won the race to sign Ezequiel Garay from Racing Santander, according to reports.
Real Madrid, Juventus, Liverpool and Tottenham were all reportedly keen on the 21-year-old centre-back, but it is claimed Barcelona have secured the player's signature.
Marca claims that Barca have struck an agreement after intense negotiations that have been going on behind the scenes for several weeks.
It is reported that Barca have agreed to pay an instalment of €4.75million (£3.6million) now, with the same amount to be paid in the summer and then in December.
Frank Rijkaard already has four central defenders at his disposal, but it is believed that one, if not more, could leave at the end of the current season with Lilian Thuram the first to go.
Some ITK's linked him with us i think during the transfer window. Looks like we have missed out though, great signing for Barca if true. Maybe we will rekindle our interest in Puyol. :razz:
Real Madrid, Juventus, Liverpool and Tottenham were all reportedly keen on the 21-year-old centre-back, but it is claimed Barcelona have secured the player's signature.
Marca claims that Barca have struck an agreement after intense negotiations that have been going on behind the scenes for several weeks.
It is reported that Barca have agreed to pay an instalment of €4.75million (£3.6million) now, with the same amount to be paid in the summer and then in December.
Frank Rijkaard already has four central defenders at his disposal, but it is believed that one, if not more, could leave at the end of the current season with Lilian Thuram the first to go.
Some ITK's linked him with us i think during the transfer window. Looks like we have missed out though, great signing for Barca if true. Maybe we will rekindle our interest in Puyol. :razz: