FC Porto rule out Real Madrid move for star midfielder Fredy Guarin – Liga Sagres News
FC Porto have laid rest to claims that star midfielder Fredy Guarin is on his way out of the club, revealing that he would not be sold despite interest from the likes of Real Madrid and AS Roma.
Colombian International, Guarin, had been reported to be on the verge of a move to either Spanish side Real Madrid or Italian giants Roma, but his current employers have reiterated that their prized asset is not for sale to any potential suitor.
The 25-year-old was reported to be target of the Romans, and the player’s agent, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-Ferreira-c23582, had confirmed that the Roman club have taken interest in his client, though he stated that Porto’s stance on the matter was still unclear.
"The interest of the Roma is there. We now hope that they manifest themselves officially, so that we also get to know the position of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186.” He said.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 but also said that the Portistas would not budge on their demand of €30 million.
"If you are willing to trade the player? If you get a good offer, I think so. There is a clause of 30 million Euros, but if the interest is specific, then the player can go out for a lower amount. Until then we'll see what happens," he concluded.
A move for the Coffee Growers International seemed certain after these comments, especially when a club like Real Madrid joined the race to sign him.
The Whites had been credited with interest in the player and it was reported that the manager, Jose Mourinho, was also keen on securing Guarin’s talents. Real already have a bulging yet talented midfield line-up but the Portuguese tactician was eager to
add even more options in the centre of the park.
When everything looked set, FC Porto came out with a statement and revealed that they had not even been approached with a proposal. They are determined to hold on to their coveted player despite consistent reports linking him with a switch to Stadio Olimpico
or the Bernabeu.
"Porto have not received a single offer for the transfer of Guarin, whether it is from Real Madrid or any other club, nor does it pretend to negotiate this player or any other," the official statement by the Dragons read.
With a move for Fredy Guarin to European giants Roma and Real Madrid ruled out, he can finally turn his attention to the challenges at hand and look to defend the UEFA Europa League, Portuguese Primeira Liga, Portuguese Super Cup and Portuguese Cup crowns
he amassed during the magical 2010/2011 campaign.
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