Asked about the transfer of Lazio Roma forward and Argentinian youth international Mauro Zárate (21), player's agent José Alberti has said in an interview with Italian football site Novantesimo that Barcelona has been trying to sign the Al-Sadd loan-out:
"It was me who informed Lazio about him. I was in Argentina when Lazio was negotiating with Boca Juniors player Palacio, a deal that in the end didn't go through because the offer of Lazio wasn't accepted. When Boca played the semi-final of the Copa Libertadores against Fluminense in May, there were also scouts of Barcelona to watch Palacio.
That's when I talked to Lazio president Claudio Lotito telling him that he shouldn't spend more time on negotiations with Palacio. I suggested him to watch some youtube videos of the striker that Boca wanted to sign if Palacio would leave: Mauro Zárate. After half an hour, Lotito called me back being enthusiastic and convinced to try to sign the player.
I brought him in touch with the player's representative and after long and hard negotiations with Qatari club Al-Sadd a loan deal was closed. Lotito has tried to secure the player and no one else can sign him at this moment. Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona nevertheless asked for him.
But it's up to Lazio. They can finally get him in two years: at this moment he's on loan, next May they have an option to become the co-owner and in May 2010 they have the option to permanently buy him. Watching him play in the Italian league, I understand very well why Barcelona insisted so much in a transfer... Just imagine what a trio Zárate, Eto'o and Messi could have done!"
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Thursday 6 November 2008
Barcelona interested in Lazio forward Zarate
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Get rid of Henry and sign him!! Impressed me when he played on loan last year at Birmingham City...with the long hair he had, he looked like Messi
he looks like Messi.so i think we don't need him.We already have Gai, And even if we need someone , Arshavin will be a better choice.He is old enough, and will leave when Gai grows up.
I think I remeber the guy from Birmingham last season, came on against Arsenal d day Edu's leg was Borken. I know Hhim very well. I would say NO!!!
Gai is as goo. and hes not going to get us the goals we need or might need. We need to replace Henry when sold next season. Get a Proper striker, Eto-like, Benzema-like, Henry-like.
Thats not to say the guy aint ogg, its just that we have so many people who play he him
Thats not to say the guy aint good**
Lavezzi is my man... Lavezzi is the BEAST! get him instead Zarate... FCB 4ever!
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