Leonardo signals end of transfer window activity and aims for UEFA Champions League qualification
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonardo-c22056, director of football at Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain, has announced the end of the club’s spending spree for this summer and aims to compete in the UEFA Champions League.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan coach has spent more than 80 million Euros in the transfer window this summer with the sole objective of creating a team worth of a place in the UEFA Champions League.
Although Les Rouge-et-Bleu started their 2011/12 Ligue 1 campaign with a 0-1 loss against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Lorient-c39153, the ambitious Brazilian has shown confidence in the abilities of Antoine Kombouare, coach at Parc des Princes.
In an interview, Leonardo revealed the main objectives of the club by saying, “The goal is to compete this season in Ligue 1 and Europa League. The ambition is to be in the Champions League next season.”
He added, “With the Champions League, you win more money. And then the big players are more interested to come."
After recruiting eight players, PSG are still hunting for more. Rumours are escalating about the possible transfer of Manchester United striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Álvaro-Pereira-c5297.
According to Leonardo, this summer’s transfer window activities have ended with the arrival of Argentine international, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Pastore-c18082.
The former AC Milan coach was quoted saying, “In theory, yes. But the market is still open, the proposals come and opportunities arise. If a good opportunity comes, we will be happy to recruit. If we have an opportunity which is good for us from a financial
perspective, then we will consider it because we also believe in the future, not just this season. That is why we have recruited young players.”
Having disappointed PSG faithful in the opener of 2011/12 Ligue 1 season, Les Parisiens desperately need a big win to show the results of their transfer window activity.
The Rio de Janeiro native is more focused on long term objectives and believes that it would be better in building a bright future for the club.
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