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Argentine midfielder Pablo Aimar, seen here in June 2008, is set to sign for Portuguese giants Benfica from relegated Spanish First Division side Real Zaragoza. |
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LISBON (AFP) - Argentinian international midfielder Pablo Aimar is set to sign for Portuguese giants Benfica from relegated Spanish First Division side Real Zaragoza.
The 28-year-old - nicknamed 'the clown' and capped over 50 times by his country as well as being a veteran of two World Cup final tournaments - will sign a four year contract while Benfica will pay Real 7.5million euros according to Radio Renascenca.
"Happily throughout my career I have been able to choose where I play," Aimar was quoted as saying on leaving the Zragoza training camp by the A Bola website.
"I had other offers but I always wanted to come to Benfica," added Aimar, who played for Benfica coach Quique Flores during his six year spell at Valencia.
Real Zaragoza also indicated that the deal had been agreed between the two clubs.
"Everything has been sorted out between the two clubs and so he (Aimar) has gone to meet the Benfica directors," Zaragoza director of communications Luis Sol told internet site MaisFutebol.
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Tontodonati July 16th, 2008 23:20
Well, what you know? I thought this guy was hired as Benfica's clown to entertain fans from the sidelines like they do in American Baseball!chakal July 16th, 2008 23:35
the half time show!Tontodonati July 16th, 2008 23:46
Chakal, read my notice under "Hleb signs for Barcellona." I think you're going to like it!DaJohnner July 17th, 2008 05:58
Nice little pick up for benfica, but what they still need is a quality striker...perhaps portugal's own Pauleta? They also must shore up the defence a bit to perform stronger overall, so that they can beat the corrupt Porto squads and do well in European competitions again.Tontodonati July 17th, 2008 12:32
Da Joner, my goodness! You're cheering for a bunch of losers, Toronto FC in particular. Having lived in Toronto 36 years, I know what they are like. Do they still play at the old Stanley Park, or did they move up to the Varsity Stadium on Bloor St? Don't tell me that they now play in the Skydome (Roger Center now?).