Maduro agrees to Sevilla switch

Sevilla have announced that Hedwiges Maduro will complete a transfer from Valencia on Tuesday, subject to a medical.

The Netherlands international has agreed to ply his trade at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan until 2015 after agreeing terms La Liga club.

Maduro explained that he had been offered the opportunity to extend his stay at Mestalla but was ultimately persuaded to move to Sevilla by coach Michel.

“I am, of course, very happy with my new club,” the 27-year-old Dutchman told Voetbal International.

“I could have signed for another two years at Valencia, but my feelings told me that I should not do so. And (Michel) even came to Amsterdam especially for me. That says a lot.”

Maduro, who has been capped 18 times by his country, joined Valencia from Ajax in 2008 but featured only sporadically for the club last season.

Source : http://www.soccernews.com/maduro-agrees-to-sevilla-switch/95863/

Chelsea confirm Hazard signing

Chelsea have completed the transfer of Eden Hazard from Ligue 1 side Lille, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

The 21-year-old Belgian international has agreed personal terms with the club and passed a medical examination with the reigning Champions League winners.

“Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce we have agreed terms with Lille for the transfer of Eden Hazard,” the west London club said on their website.

“The 21-year-old Belgian international has agreed personal terms with the club and today passed a medical examination.

“He will join the club in July when the players return for pre-season training.”

Having spent the off-season being pursued by a host of major European clubs, Hazard declared that he would join the Blues last week.

Hazard scored 21 goals in 48 appearances for Lille last season, also making 18 assists as the club finished third in Ligue 1.

Source : http://www.soccernews.com/chelsea-confirm-hazard-signing/95853/

Gago hints at Boca Juniors return

Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago has expressed his desire to return to Boca Juniors in the summer transfer window.

The Argentine international joined Roma on a season-long loan from Real Madrid last summer with an option to buy, but the Giallorossi appear to be unwilling to make the transfer permanent.

A return to Santiago Bernabeu doesn’t look likely either, and the player is now actively searching for a new club.

Asked whether he would prefer to remain at Roma or return to Real Madrid, Gago gave a very interesting answer.

“Roma or Real Madrid? To tell the truth, I’d like to go back to wearing the Boca Juniors shirt alongside Riquelme!,” the midfielder told Fox Sport Radio.

Gago came through the youth ranks at Boca Juniors and went on to play 70 league games for the senior side before moving to Real Madrid in 2007.

The holding midfielder never quite managed to prove his worth at Santiago Bernabeu and could now return to Boca, a team that are on the road to make this season one of the most successful ever.

Source : http://www.soccernews.com/gago-hints-at-boca-juniors-return/95568/

Lampard welcomes Hazard to Chelsea

Frank Lampard is excited about Eden Hazard’s transfer to Chelsea even before the move has been confirmed.

Lampard has admitted he has not seen much of the Belgian 21-year-old’s skills on the pitch but is still keen to see him in the blue shirt of Chelsea next season.

“It’s very exciting to hear the news,” Lampard said.

“I haven’t seen so much of him in French football but from everyone I speak to, who does play with him, we’ve been asking about him because he’s been so under the radar for a while, he’s a top player.

“A very, very top young player. If he can bring that youth and hunger and ability into our team, then he’ll be very welcome.”

The Chelsea midfield veteran should get a good look at Hazard on Saturday when England host Belgium at Wembley Stadium.

Lampard believes Belgium will provide the perfect final warm-up match for Euro 2012.

The likes of Vincent Kompany, Jan Vertonghen and Marouanne Fellaini should play for Belgium on Saturday.

“I think they’re a very good team,” Lampard said.

“We were just talking at lunch about their quality players they have now.

“Belgium were not always maybe in recent years seen as one of the top nations but when you think of the quality players playing in England and around Europe at the moment in the team, then they’re going to be a very tough game.”

Source : http://www.soccernews.com/lampard-welcomes-hazard-to-chelsea/95528/

Radu agent claims Prem interest World Soccer Shop

Stefan Radu's agent says he is "working with someone in England" regarding the possible transfer of the Lazio defender to the Premier League.

Radu: Linked with Premier League move

Radu has been linked with both Arsenal and Manchester City in recent weeks and the 25-year-old's agent has confirmed there is interest from the Premier League.

"We are working with someone in England," Viktor Becali told lalaziosiamonoi.it. "There are three clubs that are very interested in Stefan.

"If we were to receive a good offer and Lazio were to accept, then he could leave.

"Otherwise, he is happy to remain in Rome. He is under contract until 2016."

Radu joined Lazio from Dinamo Bucharest in 2008 and made 21 Serie A appareances for the Biancoceleste in the 2011/12 season.

Source : http://soccer365.com//news/european_news/general/17443/radu_agent_claims_prem_interest

Good news for Rangers

Rangers have received a boost in their bid to have their 12-month transfer ban overturned after a judge decided the ruling was unlawful.

The Scottish Football Association banned the Glasgow-based club from signing any new players for 12 months and fined them 160,000 pounds as a consequence of their descent into administration.

However, following a three-hour hearing in Edinburgh, Judge Lord Glennie accepted Rangers’ petition for a judicial review and proposed the case should be now be heard by the SFA appeal tribunal, which upheld the initial decision.

If Rangers can overturn the transfer embargo then they will once again be able to sign players aged 18 and over this summer.

The Glasgow outfit recently saw their hopes of re-signing Gennaro Gattuso following his departure from Italian giants AC Milan dashed due to the ban.

Source : http://www.soccernews.com/good-news-for-rangers/95465/

Judge rules in Gers' favour World Soccer Shop

Rangers have won their court battle against an SFA transfer embargo after a judge ruled the disciplinary panel acted outside of their powers.

Rangers: Court case joy

Lord Glennie proposed that the case go back to the SFA appeal tribunal that upheld the initial decision by a judicial panel to impose a 12-month ban on registering players aged 18 and over.

Following a three-hour hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Tuesday, the judge accepted the club's petition for a judicial review as he ruled that the SFA could only administer the specific punishments stated in the rule relating to the disrepute charge.

Source : http://soccer365.com//news/european_news/general/17384/judge_rules_in_gers__favour

Emre signs with Atletico

Atletico Madrid have signed veteran midfielder Emre on a free transfer from Fenerbahce.

The Turkey international has agreed to a two-year contract with the La Liga club and news of his imminent arrival at the Vicente Calderon was enthusiastically greeted by compatriot Arda Turan.

“He has everything to succeed at Atletico,” the 25-year-old winger told the club’s official website.

“He has shown that he has the personality to control big teams and his experience can help a lot in key games.

“For me, he’s like my brother and I have learned a lot from him.”

Atletico sporting director Jose Luis Caminero also believes that Emre will prove a valuable addition to Diego Simeone’s squad.

“His experience should bring further strength to our team, which is one of the youngest in the league,” the former Spain international said.

Emre, who has been capped 80 times by his country, was reportedly keen to leave Turkey after finding himself at the centre of a racism controversy last month following a clash with Trabzonspor’s Didier Zokora.

Source : http://www.soccernews.com/emre-signs-with-atletico/95461/

Huntington heading to Preston World Soccer Shop

Preston boss Graham Westley has agreed a deal to sign out-of-contract Yeovil skipper Paul Huntington on a free transfer.

Huntington: On the move to Deepdale

The 24-year-old defender will put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Deepdale when his contract expires on June 30.

The Somerset outfit confirmed earlier on Tuesday that the former Newcastle man had rejected the opportunity to stay at Huish Park.

In a statement, North End chairman Peter Ridsdale said: "We are continuing to quietly work hard behind the scenes to put the pieces together of a team we hope will challenge at the top end of League One next season.

"Paul is a hungry young footballer and yet another player who has captained the team he is with this season, like John Welsh. If we can have a team of 11 leaders on the field then we will definitely be competitive."

Westley added: "Paul has big club experience at both Newcastle and Leeds, and League One experience at Yeovil Town. He has all the attributes needed to be successful at this level and I fully expect him to be so."

Source : http://soccer365.com//news/european_news/general/16940/huntington_heading_to_preston