Colombia centre back Aquivaldo Mosquera has become Sevilla FC's latest recruit, joining the UEFA Cup holders on a 5 year contract for an undisclosed fee.
The 26 year old arrives from CF Pachuca in Mexico, having previously spent 5 years at his 1st club in his homeland, Atletico Nacional de Medellin.
Sevilla have not said when the defender will be presented, even though Mosquera will certainly link up with his new team mates at their pre season training camp in Marbella.
The Andalusian club, who are in today's UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round draw, have also signed Morgan de Sanctis, Tom De Mul, Khalid Boulahrouz and Seydou Keita in the summer.
27 06 2007
Palermo player David Di Michele is amongst 4 players who were indicted as part of the latest betting investigation.
Federal Prosecutor Stefano Palazzi has decided to hand the cases of David Di Michele, Massimo Margiotta, Thomas Manfredini and Vincenzo Sommese to the disciplinary commission after completing his enquiry.
'The Federal Prosecutor has indicted David Di Michele (Palermo), Massimo Margiotta (owned by Vicenza and loaned to Frosinone) and Thomas Manfredini (Atalanta),' read Palazzi's statement.
'This verdict is a due to violating Article 5 of the Sporting Code – having placed bets, either personally or via a 3rd party, on events organised by the FIGC. Vincenzo Sommese (Mantova) has also been indicted for violating the same Article, having bet on events organised by FIFA, UEFA and the FIGC, either personally or via a 3rd party.'
Udinese, Vicenza and Mantova were also indicted for their objective responsibility, whereas the accusations against 13 other players, that included world champion Vincenzo Iaquinta, were dropped.
Cleared, Roberto Sosa (Napoli), Morgan De Sanctis (Udinese), Marco Ferrante (Verona), Attilio Gregori (Ostia Mare Lidocalcio), Alessandro Sgrigna (Vicenza), Stefan Schwoch (Vicenza), Nelson Abeijon (Atalanta), Gennaro Scarlato (Spezia), Giampiero Pinzi (Udinese), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juve), Zeljko Kalac (Milan), Marek Jankulovski (Milan), Alessandro Pierini (Cordoba), Roberto Bordin (Coach, Padova), Giovanni Bia (agent)
16 06 2007
Udinese general director Pietro Leonardi was not happy after Roma admitted that their interest in Fabio Quagliarella. 'They need to respect our players.'
The striker, who is co-owned by Sampdoria and the Zebrette, scored 13 Serie A goals for his club this season and netted an impressive brace in the recent Euro 2008 qualifier against Lithuania.
Giallorossi Coach Luciano Spalletti confirm Quagliarella is an interesting player for Roma, who might allegedly offer to buy Sampdoria's half of the player's ownership.
'Roma have targeted all our players over the past 2 years, exception made for Morgan De Sanctis, however bought no one in the end,' Leonardi informed 'Radio Radio'.
Most recently there is a spat between the clubs over talks for Italian international Antonio Di Natale.
'We think players should be respected and there should be less talking about them, in order to avoid tension and unrealistic expectations. You can said that you like a footballer, it is different when you admit that you are interested in signing him. These things should be considered carefully.'
Leonardi confirm Quagliarella would leave in the summer, however Udinese and Sampdoria do not plan to sell him off cheaply.
'He has reached an important level and is ready to leave, however we would like to cash in on his departure and there is no buyer at the time being,' concluded Leonardi.
The player's agent Silvio Pagliari declared Thursday that Man Utd recently made a £10 million bid for the Sampdoria man, who was paired with Inter and Juve as well.
