Barcelona has officially announced the transfer of Ecija forward Manuel Agudo Durán "Nolito" (21), who will play for Barcelona Atlètic (previously known as Barcelona B) next season.
Nolito, who has played over the last two seasons for third division team Ecija (on loan from Valencia), has signed a three-year contract with Barcelona. The Spanish striker is, after Rayo and Solano, the third signing of Barcelona Atlètic (read more here).
Nolito, who scored two seasons ago a goal against Real Madrid in the Spanish cup, is described by the club's official website as a forward with a great technique who is good in one-on-one situations. Besides being a born goalscorer, he also is known for his assists.
In a first reaction to the club's official media, Nolito showed his happiness about the transfer: "Since I was a little boy I have been a Barcelona fan, so today a dream came true. I never thought that I would sign for this club one day and that's why I'm very happy and motivated. I will try to give everything during my stay here. Others should describe me as a player but I think it's clear I'm an aggressive player who always want to win."
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Monday, 21 July 2008
Barça B - Official: Nolito
Saturday, 19 July 2008
Barça B: Nolito confirms transfer
Asked about the rumours that he's on the verge of joining Barcelona Atlètic (previously know as Barcelona B) (read more here), Ecija forward Nolito (21) has confirmed the transfer in an interview with Sevilla sport paper Estadio Deportivo:
"Since I married just recently, I can consider this as another wedding gift. I feel very satisfied to be able to play there cause since I was little I have always been a Barcelona fan. It's a dream to play with the best players. Now I first want to find my place in the second team and then I will try, why not, to make my debut in the Primera División."
The paper claims that Nolito will sign a three-year contract with Barcelona. The Spanish striker is expected to arrive in Barcelona on Monday.
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Thursday, 17 July 2008
Barça B - Official: Solano
Barcelona has officially announced the transfer of Ecija central defender José Antonio Solano (23), who will play for Barcelona Atlètic (previously known as Barcelona B) next season.
Solano, who has played over the last two seasons for third division team Ecija and had a contract for one more year with that club, has signed a two-year contract with Barcelona. The Spanish centre back is the second signing of Barcelona Atlètic that was looking for an experienced central defender. 
In a first reaction to the club's official website, Solano describes the player he is: "I'm a central defender or a defensive midfielder who has good heading abilities and a good pass. For me a defender needs to be agressive and make sure that the forward is never on his ease.
I know that I will have to change my way of playing this season. At my former club I was more used to direct play with long balls but I'm aware that everything will be very different here and that the Barcelona style is based upon the passing game. I've already talked briefly with coach Luis Enrique, who basically just congratulated me with the transfer."
Barça B - Official: Rayo
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Barça B: Deal with Ecija on Nolito
Sevilla sports paper Estadio Deportivo claims that Barcelona and third division team Ecija have found an agreement on the transfer of Ecija forward Nolito (21).
Barcelona will pay Ecija 200 000 euro° plus variables for the striker, whose transfer has been approved by Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola.
It is believed that Barcelona and the player agreed the last personal terms during a meeting on Monday between Barcelona youth academy director José Ramón Alexanko and Nolito's agent.
Catalan sports paper Sport claims that Nolito will sign a two-year deal which will be automatically renewed for another year if Barcelona B can promote to the Spanish second division in the coming years.
Nolito will return from his holiday in Mexico on Thursday and will then travel to Barcelona to put his signature under the contract.
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Barça B: Nolito (Ecija)
Saturday, 12 July 2008
Barça B: Offer for Ecija striker Nolito
Asked about the rumours linking him with a move to Barcelona B (read more here), Ecija forward Nolito (21) has said in a reaction to Catalan sports paper Sport that he hopes the deal will go through:
"I'm waiting to see what happens. Hopefully they can find an agreement. It would be really nice to play with Barcelona because I'm a culé since I was a little boy."
Until the end of June, Nolito's former club Valencia had an option to buy the player back, but at this moment the striker has a contract with third division team Ecija for two more years, including a buyout clause of 600 000 euro°. Barcelona would have made a first bid of 200 000 euro°.
Sevilla sports paper Estadio Deportivo claims that Ecija is willing to let Nolito go for 200 000 euro° plus some variables. Barcelona's first bid would come close to what the club is asking.
José Ramón Alexanko, the head of the Barcelona youth academy, is negotiating the transfer and already talked with the player, who is at this moment on honeymoon n Mexico. Barcelona would have offered a two-year contract with an option for a third year and including high incentives.
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Monday, 7 July 2008
Barça B: Nolito (Ecija)
Sevilla sports paper Estadio Deportivo claims that Barcelona is interested in Ecija forward Nolito (20).
Barcelona would already have informed the third division team about their wish to start talks about a transfer. Because the transfer activity of Barcelona B has been suspended over the last weeks due to the vote of no confidence, no meeting has yet been held.
Barcelona wants to reinforce the Barcelona B team with more experienced players after the promotion to the third division. Therefore Barcelona would also be following Ecija right back defender Xisco Campos (25).
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