David Ospina and Stephane Ruffier being followed by AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 – Ligue 1 news
Report in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 indicate that Serie A giants AS Roma are keeping tabs on Stephane Ruffier and David Ospina as they seek to add a new goalkeeper to their squad ahead of the 2011/2012 Serie A season.
Stephane Ruffier and David Ospina are currently under contract at AS Monaco and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/OGC-Nice-c40111 respectively but are looking to make a move away following both clubs’ relegation to Ligue 2 after a dreadful 2010/2011 Season in the Ligue 1.
Stephane Ruffier is a product of the AS Monaco youth system and since making his debut for the club in 2006, has made 80 appearances for the Monegasque club. the 24-year-old has so far made just one appearances for the France national side but is now getting
a lot of attention from Les Bleus coach Laurent Blanc following his excellent performances for Monaco even though the club was relegated.
The 24-year-old Stephane Ruffier is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in France and is keen on making a move away from the Stade Louis II. Italian sports daily, Il Corriere dello Sport suggests that the Frenchman has been under the radar of AS Roma
for a long time. Former Roma boss Claudio Ranieri was looking to sign the young keeper last season.
However, Claudio Ranieri’s departure from the club has not diminished Roma’s interest in the player. Newly-appointed manager of the Lupi Luis Enrique is also keen on the France international. However, the Spaniard is keeping his options open and has set
his eyes on Colombian international http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Ospina-c10573 as well.
The 22-year-old is another shot-stopper who might move on to a new club this summer following Nice’s relegation. The Medellin-born goalkeeper joined nice in 2008 from Atletico http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nacional-c39984 and has made 94 appearances for Les Aiglons. The youngster has so far
made 16 appearances for the Colombian national team and is expected to make a decision on his future after the end of the Copa http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/America-c38390.
Though Roma have not made any bid for either of the two, it is likely that the duo would leave their respective clubs as they seek a new challenge in their footballing careers.
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