Manchester United are delighted to announce the signing of Dimitar Berbatov.
The Bulgarian international striker, 27, has signed a four-year contract after joining from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee.
As part of the deal, United striker Fraizer Campbell will spend the rest of the 2008/09 season on loan at White Hart Lane.
Upon becoming a United player, Dimitar told ManUtd.com: "Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me. I look forward to playing my part in helping this club win more honours in the years to come."
Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted to finally capture the elegant striker and admitted: "This is a key signing. Dimitar is one of the best and most exciting strikers in world football.
"His style and ability will give the team a different dimension and I’m sure he will be a popular player with the fans."
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Thursday, August 28, 2008
Reds confirm Dong exit
Dong Fangzhuo's United contract has been cancelled by mutual consent.
The 23-year-old striker became the first ever Chinese player at Old Trafford when he joined from hometown club Dalian Shide in January 2004. He initially spent two years on loan at Royal Antwerp until he was eligible to play in England, and scored 35 goals in 61 games during his time in Belgium.
Dong pulled on the red shirt for the first time in a friendly against Hong Kong XI in July 2005 and scored in the 2-0 win. The following summer he got the winning goal in a 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs during the pre-season tour of South Africa.
He finally made his competitive debut for the first team against Chelsea in May 2007, but his struggle to break into Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad continued last season. He only made two senior appearances in 2007/08, in September's Carling Cup defeat to Coventry and as a substitute in the 1-1 Champions League draw in Rome.
Dong had more joy in the reserves, including four goals in a three-game purple patch in November 2007, before a knee injury ended his season early.
In this summer’s Olympics in his homeland, Dong scored a late equaliser for China against New Zealand but could not prevent his country exiting the tournament at the first stage.
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The 23-year-old striker became the first ever Chinese player at Old Trafford when he joined from hometown club Dalian Shide in January 2004. He initially spent two years on loan at Royal Antwerp until he was eligible to play in England, and scored 35 goals in 61 games during his time in Belgium.
Dong pulled on the red shirt for the first time in a friendly against Hong Kong XI in July 2005 and scored in the 2-0 win. The following summer he got the winning goal in a 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs during the pre-season tour of South Africa.
He finally made his competitive debut for the first team against Chelsea in May 2007, but his struggle to break into Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad continued last season. He only made two senior appearances in 2007/08, in September's Carling Cup defeat to Coventry and as a substitute in the 1-1 Champions League draw in Rome.
Dong had more joy in the reserves, including four goals in a three-game purple patch in November 2007, before a knee injury ended his season early.
In this summer’s Olympics in his homeland, Dong scored a late equaliser for China against New Zealand but could not prevent his country exiting the tournament at the first stage.
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Dimi won't be cheap
Spurs sign Pavlyuchenko but won't let Berbatov join United on the cheap
Spurs last night insisted the £12million purchase of Roman Pavlyuchenko does not mean Dimitar Berbatov will be sold on the cheap. Spartak Moscow boss Valery Karpin yesterday confirmed they had accepted a bid for the Russia striker. He said: "If Roman agrees a contract then we are ready to let him go." Spurs insist Pavlyuchenko will be a replacement for Robbie Keane, not Berbatov. They want £32m for Berbatov but Manchester United have so far only offered £25m.
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Spurs last night insisted the £12million purchase of Roman Pavlyuchenko does not mean Dimitar Berbatov will be sold on the cheap. Spartak Moscow boss Valery Karpin yesterday confirmed they had accepted a bid for the Russia striker. He said: "If Roman agrees a contract then we are ready to let him go." Spurs insist Pavlyuchenko will be a replacement for Robbie Keane, not Berbatov. They want £32m for Berbatov but Manchester United have so far only offered £25m.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Giggs happy to juggle fixtures
Ryan Giggs feels United's fixture congestion may be a blessing in disguise.
The Reds' involvement in Friday's UEFA Super Cup means that Fulham's visit to Old Trafford - originally pencilled in for this Saturday - needs to be rescheduled.
At a point when the Carrington treatment room is still crowded, however, Giggs feels the trip to Monaco may have come at the right time.
"Hopefully we’ve got all the injuries at the start of the season and we can get everyone back fit, more or less, after the international break," he said.
"In a way it’s fallen nicely for us, having only two league games in the first four or five weeks of the season when we’ve got a few injuries. When we do have to play these games again, maybe we’ll have everyone back fit."
Last season's Champions League success means United will also have to juggle a Premier League fixture against Wigan during December's involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Although the Reds are paying the price of success with this term's extra fixtures, Giggs admits such hurdles are there to be overcome.
"It will be a difficult season because of the game cancelled on Friday, we’re going to Tokyo for a week so we’ll have a game cancelled there, and we do have to cope with that," he said.
"But I always say the best team is always at the top of the table at the end of the season and they deserve it. You make your own luck."
Although he is creeping towards the end of his illustrious career, Giggs admits he is savouring his football more than ever.
"I think I maybe enjoy it more because this season I could be going into games thinking it might be the last time I play in that tournament," he revealed.
"You try and enjoy it. When you’re younger you’ve got another 10-12 years to go and maybe you don’t take it in as much. For example, in Moscow I took in the night a lot more than I did in 1999. It comes with age, so I am enjoying it more than ever – as long as we’re winning!"
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The Reds' involvement in Friday's UEFA Super Cup means that Fulham's visit to Old Trafford - originally pencilled in for this Saturday - needs to be rescheduled.
At a point when the Carrington treatment room is still crowded, however, Giggs feels the trip to Monaco may have come at the right time.
"Hopefully we’ve got all the injuries at the start of the season and we can get everyone back fit, more or less, after the international break," he said.
"In a way it’s fallen nicely for us, having only two league games in the first four or five weeks of the season when we’ve got a few injuries. When we do have to play these games again, maybe we’ll have everyone back fit."
Last season's Champions League success means United will also have to juggle a Premier League fixture against Wigan during December's involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Although the Reds are paying the price of success with this term's extra fixtures, Giggs admits such hurdles are there to be overcome.
"It will be a difficult season because of the game cancelled on Friday, we’re going to Tokyo for a week so we’ll have a game cancelled there, and we do have to cope with that," he said.
"But I always say the best team is always at the top of the table at the end of the season and they deserve it. You make your own luck."
Although he is creeping towards the end of his illustrious career, Giggs admits he is savouring his football more than ever.
"I think I maybe enjoy it more because this season I could be going into games thinking it might be the last time I play in that tournament," he revealed.
"You try and enjoy it. When you’re younger you’ve got another 10-12 years to go and maybe you don’t take it in as much. For example, in Moscow I took in the night a lot more than I did in 1999. It comes with age, so I am enjoying it more than ever – as long as we’re winning!"
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