http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tranquillo-Barnetta-c35516, has finally completed his long awaited move to the Bundesliga giants Schalke 04.
The midfielder joined Bayer Leverkusen from his hometown club of St. Gallen, having come through the Swiss club’s youth system. Barnetta broke into the club’s first team at a tender age of 17 he went on to make 60 appearances for
the club.
The Switzerland international is known for his versatility he can operate on the wings, and both attacking and defensive midfield role.
He joined the Leverkusen club for an undisclosed fee and spent a few months on loan with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hannover-96-c39492. The tricky winger spent eight years at Bayer Arena and made 180 appearances and scored 23 goals for the club.
Considering his age Barnetta has considerable amount of experience at international level, he has around 59 appearances for his country and also featured in the 2010 World Cup.
At the end of 2011/2012, the player announced that he will not be extending his stay at Bayer Arena. It was understood that several German clubs were running for his signature.
Recent reports in the media suggested that Schalke were in pole position to sign the players, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Blues used their financial to offer the midfielder better terms than their rivals. The lure of UEFA Champions league football
with the club next season was also a major factor in influencing the player to sign for then.
Schalke’s General Manager Horst Heldt expressed his delight at fending off competition from other Bundesliga clubs to get sign his man. Heldt lauded the player’s versatility and his fine performances for club and country. He hailed
Royal Blues’ shrewdness in the transfer market after capturing him for free.
"We're delighted Tranquillo has elected to join us. He has great quality and is very versatile, as he has shown for both Leverkusen and Switzerland. We were also able to get him on a free transfer,” he is quoted as saying in an
interview.
Barnetta singing will give Huub Stevens’ side much need depth, which they have been lacking in recent times. The 27-year old’s transfer could prove to be a master stroke given his age and experience in the UEFA Champions League
and Bundesliga.
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