FC BARCELONA ABOUT TO SIGN 17 YEAR OLD CROATIAN ALEN HALILOVIC

Alen Halilovic is a 17 year old Dynamo Zagreb player which has caught the attention of the big European Clubs. The son of ex-Valladolid player Sejad Halilovac, the Football observers project that the youngster is headed for big things in World Soccer. Spanish Football giant FC Barcelona has been following the boy for sometime & is about to shut the signing of Alen. Barça Football Director Zubizarreta is currently in the city of Zagreb to get the signature of Halilovic for next season.

The idea that Barça has in mind is to get the "kid" over for next season & put him into the Barcelona B team so he can adapt to Spanish Football, the "Barça way" of play & keep him evolving. The terms of the signing are not all too clear but some comment of a 5M€ payment with a series of extras that can be gotten by achieving "objectives".

Alen Halilovic has risen to grab the attention as a creative & talented left-footed midfielder who had Real Madrid & other European Clubs asking. FC Barcelona seems to have positioned themselves in the front row & are about to secure the future Football promise.

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AT MADRID | MANCHESTER CITY FOCUSES ON YOUNG OLIVER TORRES

The news out of the UK - Daily Mail - should cause unease to all Atletico de Madrid followers. The report is that Manchester City has set its aim onto young Spanish Football sensation & Atletico de Madrid 18 year old midfielder Oliver Torres as a signing target.

The local Spanish Soccer scout for Manchester City, David Fernandez, has sent a praising report to City technical staff & chiefs. The news from the English paper is that City is prepared to offer Atletico de Madrid 9-10M€ for the youngster. However, City is not the only Club that has been spellbound, other Clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool & Chelsea FC have asked for the situation of the player.

The good news for Atletico de Madrid followers is that young Oliver Torres has contract until 2017 & the players wishes to stay & continue at Atletico. Lets hope that the Club takes note of the players desires & that they bet firmly on local & future talent.

Stay tuned.

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VALENCIA CF | YOUNG PROMISE JUAN BERNAT

JUAN BERNAT may be a name unknown to you, for now. The 19 year old VALENCIA CF player has jumped into the senior team & when given his opportunity dazzled against Deportivo.

There are high hopes at Valencia with this boy, "home grown" the kid is in a position to win the hearts of the locals if he can keep things going with his Football. The player is electric, vertical, rapid & agile with his feet, a left-winger that is very dangerous for opposition defenders. For the moment he has put on the bench Pablo Piatti that is saying something for Bernat.

Keep an eye on this player, we may be witnessing something special coming in the following seasons. The winger keeps the stock at good levels for Spanish Football & Valencia CF.

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REAL MADRID | RAPHAEL VARANE

Been wanting to give this man space on the blog with a post for some time. RAPHAEL VARANE is a magnificent defender, top notch for REAL MADRID with an extraordinary future. The young Frenchmen came 100% backed by Zidane who spotted him in French Football & then spoke wonders of the 17 year old player when in Lens. Although his inner circle believed to was too early to make the jump to a Club with the dimension of Real Madrid , player was convinced & the Spanish Club only paid 10M€. A bargain seen what has been seen to date.

Tall, agile, cold-blooded, aggressive when needed & talented with his feet the defender is a solid guarantee whether in Liga, Spanish Cup & Champions League. He adapts & fits in well whether it be alongside Pepe, Albiol & Sergio Ramos & if needed will fill the right back position.

Simply amazing for a 19 year old who has already been called up to the French National Team on a few occasions. 

Keep watch on this player, keep notice on his continuing evolution & development. We are talk "top level", class & outstanding.

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BOJAN KRKIC | ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME

BOJAN KRKIC current player of FC BARCELONA & member of the U-21 SPANISH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM was predicted a few years back as the next wonder kid of Spanish Football. One remembers back in 2008, with the player a "tender" 17 years of age, almost going to the Euro 2008 Championships as part of the Spain Football Team, had not the player himself announce he was not ready for the challenge. Was this an omen for the coming years? Spain won the European Title that year & Bojan carreer slowly but steadily began taking a downward curve path.  

FC Barcelona player Bojan

Since then Bojan has been literally fighting to get a regular place in the FC Barcelona team. His position is very competitive & he has to "overcome" the likes of Henry, Ronaldinho & Eto´o ( in their day), Messi, David Villa, Afellay & Pedro. This last player, Pedro, has "steamrolled" pass Bojan in proyection & is already a World Champion. This last season, Bojan has played very little for FC Barcelona & to really make things "hurt", the player is a substitute for the Spanish U-21 National Team competing in the U-21 European Championship in Denmark.

Granted the there are "big" stars blocking Bojan at Barcelona & granted that injuries have also played a negative role in his evolution, it is time, I believe, to create ones own future. Simply said another way, Bojan Krkic career path at Barcelona is smashing into a wall, this is breaking & halting the players progression & confidence.

News from Spanish Sports paper "Sport" publish comments that Italian Club AC ROMA is willing to sign young Bojan, is willing to give 10M€ to Barça in fees & allow a Barça buy- back clause. The Italian team has Luis Enrique, ex FC Barcelona B Coach & ex FC Barcelona player , as new Coach & he knows perfectly well the abilities & natural talents of 20 year old Bojan Krkic.

I would take this option if I was Bojan, but I am not, the player must decide his future. The player is at an important crossroad of his Football career, were there are many decisions to make & take. One of those roads has a certainty, with FC Barcelona looking for another "World Class" forward ( Alexis Sanchez & Rossi are current options) securing a place looks almost impossible. What the player needs is playing time, regular every week playing time. He needs to feel part of a team, score goals & feel important, thus regain his confidence & his inbuilt natural talent. I think its clear what the player needs to do, fly out of the Barça nest to become a mature Football Player, & perhaps, return as a star.

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DJALMINHA : THE "FORGOTTEN" BRAZILIAN MAGICIAN OF SPANISH & WORLD FOOTBALL

While the World marvels at the increible skills, plays & dribbling
of Brazilians like Ronaldinho, Kaka, Robinho...etc, we ( & perhaps
the youngsters) forget that before them was DJALMINHA
(pictured below) who played in DEPORTIVO DE A CORUÑA,
who helped take them to their first Liga title in the year 2000.

Why bring this up now? Because it seems most contempary Football
followers only talk about Ronaldinho & company, & SFS though it
maybe the moment to remember that Djalminha has a place in
Football history: as one of Brazil´s & World Football´s great
talents.
























Their is no denying, Djalminha was difficult, controversial & some
may say a little crazy, but are´nt most Brazilian Stars? He is
best known for his time in Spanish Football were he was vital in
Deportivo winning: La Liga (2000), Spanish Cup (2002) & 2
Spanish Super Cups (2000-01 & 2002-03).

The odd piece in this story is that he was only 14 times International
for Brazil . His controversial character played a part here & halted
his progression in the Brazil National side, it also halted him from
performing on the World stage & grabbing more media attention.

However, its his Football that we are here for & wish to remember
him. Here is a GREAT video on the player - in Spanish - that
deserves to be watched in full. Highly recommended. You will soon
see that his skill was beyond words at times...making Ronaldinho
look like (stop)...well, they are all good really. Let you judge:

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