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/

Barca continue Alba chase

Valencia are resigned to losing Jordi Alba as Barcelona continue to chase the impressive left back, according to reports.

Despite initially being determined to hold onto the 23-year-old, Valencia have now supposedly accepted the player’s departure is inevitable.

Valencia sporting director Braulio Vazquez said he was aware Barcelona were eager to sign Alba.

“I suppose Barcelona want him because he’s Catalan and plays on the left wing,” he told Radio Galega.

“We are obviously talking about an excellent player, and it’s only normal that Barcelona are keen to sign him.”

Alba has a contract with Mauricio Pellegrino’s side until 2013, but they are ready to see him leave for a fee in the region of 15 million euros.

Barca have reportedly already agreed personal terms with the defender, but are yet to table an official offer.

Source : http://www.soccernews.com/barca-continue-alba-chase/95578/