Blackburn Rovers looking to land Hamburg's http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ruud-van-Nistelrooy-c31966
Following their pursuit to land one marquee signing, which would see the club head into a completely new era, the Blackburn Rovers owners have gone from chasing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Beckham-c10432, to former United striker, Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
The team had already attempted to secure the player’s services two years ago, but it seems like they will be trying to re-kindle their interest in the forward at the end of the season. Blackburn manager, Steve Kean when asked about his interest in the Dutch
forward is reported to have said, “Yes, I can confirm we are interested.”
If the striker does opt to make the move to Ewood Park, then he won’t feel like a complete stranger. Blackburn are currently employing Michel Salgado, who happens to be a former teammate of Van Nistelrooy, from his days as a Real Madrid player.
The striker is currently set to run out a contract with Hamburg at the end of the season and has already stated that he has no intentions of putting pen to paper on a new contract for the club.
Most experts are hailing the 34-year-old’s return to the Premier League as a mark of a new era at Blackburn. Instead of splashing cash around pointlessly, the team is set to make a very smart move for an experienced veteran who has proven over time that
he has what it takes to be hailed as one of the best players to have played in the Premier League.
During his stay at Manchester United, the forward went on to score 150 goals in 219 appearances. While at Madrid, he managed a handsome 64 goals in just 96 appearances for the team and at Hamburg, he has managed 16 goals in 41 appearances.
Some might say that there is a massive drop in the player’s goal tally during the end of his career, however, the striker has made most of his appearances as a late substitute at Hamburg. However, what is the most recognizable factor here is that the forward
has managed to make 41 appearances for the club this season, despite being 34 years old.
The striker also recently got a call back to the Dutch International team and it seems like despite nearing the end of his career as a football player, the possibilities for the striker are limitless.
However, Blackburn will be hoping that he feels the same way about joining them and decides to go forth with the move.
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