Madrid Seek Defensive Depth

Thursday, 02 October 08, 08:52 AM · Comments(6)

According to Diario Sport, Real Madrid president Ramón Calderón is thinking once more of life after Fabio Cannavaro, and is thus looking for an additional centre-back. Argentine international Ezequiel Garay is largely seen as Cannavaro's successor in a white shirt; the newly-signed Madrid man is on loan at Racing, but his arrival at the Bernabéu in summer should coincide with Fabio's departure. The veteran Italian's contract runs out midway through 2009, and though Garay will most likely serve as a straight swap, there is still room for improvement in a Madrid back line that some say lacks depth in the middle. Thus it is thought that Madrid are seeking an option to compete with Pepe and Garay for a starting berth, and at present there are two main targets. The first, Daniel Agger, is a 23-year-old Dane who plays for Liverpool. Rumours of his unrest at Anfield abound, but while these have been downplayed by coach Rafael Benítez it remains the case that he has had few starting places this season. His contract on Merseyside expires in 2010. Another option is Per Mertesacker of Werder Bremen. 24 years of age, the former Hannover man is a first choice at the Weserstadion and remains under contract until 2012. Consequently he may be a great deal more expensive than Agger, but he remains highly regarded by some observers in Spain.

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Tags: La Liga 08/09, FIFA, UEFA, Spain, Real Madrid

Topics: La Liga 08/09, FIFA, UEFA, Spain, Real Madrid

Posted by Shaft | Comments (6)

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1. Riken Wrote: | 18.12EEST | Oct 3, 2008

I personaly don`t like to see Agger in Real Madrid. He is not soo good.

2. Shaft Wrote: | 19.48EEST | Oct 3, 2008

Reply to Riken:

I personaly don`t like to see Agger in Real Madrid. He is not soo good.

you are right, but man we should think about net year also.
Cannavaro is to old now
Salgado (No comment)
Heinze is 32
We need a good cover for cannavaro for next year..

3. Riken Wrote: | 19.48EEST | Oct 4, 2008

Well we can buy Richards from City or Gareth Bale from Spurs. They are young and much better then Agger. You can see Agger is not playing for Liverpool in the league he is not a standard player.

4. Shaft Wrote: | 21.21EEST | Oct 4, 2008

Reply to Riken:

Well we can buy Richards from City or Gareth Bale from Spurs. They are young and much better then Agger. You can see Agger is not playing for Liverpool in the league he is not a standard player.

maybe Agger isnt a good player,but its impossible to sign Micah Richards! they wont let him go! also english players dnt suit well in spain.Their is alot of good deffenders and we should get one this summer.(hope so)

5. Riken Wrote: | 17.03EEST | Oct 6, 2008

Or we can give a chance to some players from the youth squad. Look at Miguel Torres he is a good and reliable player and he came from the youth squad.

6. Shaft Wrote: | 11.51EEST | Oct 7, 2008

Reply to Riken:

Or we can give a chance to some players from the youth squad. Look at Miguel Torres he is a good and reliable player and he came from the youth squad.

its true,but we cant wait to prepare a youth palyer,it will need time you know.we have to find one next summer.their is no time to wait for another young player like torres..