Julio Baptista has seeminly arrived in Rome. My uncle works in the airport and he told me that he saw some buzz today but not sure if that was really Baptista, but, it is official: Real Madrid has officially stated on their website that Julio Baptista is an AS Roma player.

The transfer fee is unknown, but reports say 12m euros. However, as far as his salary goes, it is said that it will remain the same and thats why this deal has taken sometime.

Well, I have one thing to say to Julio, thanks so much for the goal against Barcelona, that one was awesome. Apart from that, you sucked, oh no, I love you pal and I wish you a happy,...

Morning everyone,

After two days off at the beach in sunny Rome, here I am back in businuss. I thought that I missed a lot, but clearly, there hasn't been that much.

Robinho's situation looks to be quite at the moment with Real refusing to negotiate with Chelsea. Ramon Calderon has stated during an interview with BBC that Robinho is definitely going nowhere. He said that Bernd Schuster insists that the Brazilian international is an integral part of his squad and there isn't any replacments for him and there won't be as such a player is very difficult to replace.

Personally, I have always critisized Real Madrid for their treatment of Robinho. I myself have felt many times that he was undervalued, but you can't say for sure what has been going on between himself and the club unless you are...

Letting this lad go will be Calderon's stupidest decision ever!

Morning gang,

I have got some not that good news. Well, as we have heard many times, Chelsea are interested in Robinho. The English club has made their interest public and stated on their official website that they have officially contacted Real Madrid over our wonderkid, Robinho.

Further to media reports (they are talking about me here), Chelsea Football Club can confirm we have made an offer to Real Madrid today (Thursday, August 7) for the transfer of Robinho.

This morning, news from the Spanish media reported that Ronaldo has indeed pledged his future to Manchester United. This ends the saga that was started since the start of the transfer window between the Whites and the childish Ronaldo. 

In an interview with Publico, the Portuguese star takes blame for everything and take responsibility for the damages done to the relationship between Real Madrid and Manchester United. He stated that at some stage he really wanted to join Real Madrid and knew they made a large bid for him but due to his team's unwillingness to sell him it was not possible. Ronaldo also said that he will honor the shirt he currently wears thus denying that he will be forced to play and will prove his worth all over again.

 "Ferguson heard my arguments, I heard his and, in fact, it was settled...

Van Der Vaart and his family arrive in Madrid

Morning Madridistas,

Yesterday was a busy day, huh? Lots of news, good and bad, but today is a bit calmer. 

Our new boy has arrived. He will be officially presented as a Real Madrid player today at 13:00 CET in the Presidential Balcony of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

I have been covering his signing process for weeks, and I'm happy to finally see him here. He actually got on time, we need him so much right now as Sneijder will be out of service for three months.

Welcome aboard, Rafeal.

In the meantime, the Italian press suggest that Van Der Vaart's arrival means that

I've just woken up and checked out some Spanish newspapers hoping to find some good news about Robinho. Apparently, he is not happy with the way Real Madrid are treating him (trying to include him in Ronaldo's deal, his wages...etc), but I found something rather interesting: David Gill, Man Utd's director has told Ramon Calderon that he should come if he wants to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

My interpretation is that Man UTD are, as we already are, sick of this goddamn saga. They just want to end it whether by selling the player or forcing him to stay.

Bernd Schuster has recently stated, that he expects to have Cristiano Ronaldo in the pre-season which will start very soon in Austria. He seems very confident, though.

 AS says that...

Daniel Opare happy in Spain

Lets start with the Beast. Julio Baptista is most likely to join As Roma after he has been informed that he is out of Schuster's plans for next season. The Italian club will pay $15m to Real Madrid which means that they are getting him for cheap.

Baptista played some good matches last season, most notably against Barcelona. but he couldn't keep up his form and compete with Guti, Sneijder and Robben. I think this move is the best for all parties. He will have a similar atmosphere in Italy...