Wenger Hijacks Silvestre's City Switch - Report
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The Sun claims that Arsene Wenger is in search of reliable cover for starting left-back Gael Clichy and has pegged Silvestre to fill that role.
The French defender is almost certain to leave Old Trafford this summer after an injury-blighted season that capped his gradual slide into obscurity.
The former Internazionale man has been comprehensively displaced by both Patrice Evra, widely regarded as the Premier League's best full-back, and Nemanja Vidic, whose defensive partnership with Rio Ferdinand is among Europe's most reliable.
Manchester City looked set to snare Silvestre after he visited Eastlands for a medical, but it is understood the 31-year-old scrapped negotiations as soon as he learned of the Gunners' interest.
An Arsenal source said: "Arsene has been looking for experienced cover for Gael Clichy and he knows all about Mikael.
"Arsene has followed his career with France and at United and the fact he is French is a bonus." -
actuali hes not reali needed.. toure n djourou should b sufficient... jz dun field cygan can liao...
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Official - Arsenal Sign Mikael Silvestre
Arsenal have confirmed that the transfer took place this evening, having already awarded the experienced stopper the number 18 shirt.
Silvestre told the official club website upon his arrival at the Emirates, "I’ve spent a large part of my career at United, the last nine years, and I’ll remember that time fondly but feel I’m ready for a new challenge.
"Arsenal is known for playing technical and skilful football, and has a young but experienced squad. I’m really excited about this next stage of my career, hopefully playing my part in helping the Club to new successes."
Manager and countryman Arsene Wenger added, "We have a strong squad but a young squad and Mikael’s versatility, experience and calibre will provide the extra depth we need to reinforce our challenge for honours this season.
"His defensive adaptability will serve us well and it’s a big plus that Mikael has top level experience and a great understanding of football in the Premier League."
Late Approach
The move had the hallmarks of a whirlwind transfer about it, given that until late last night Silvestre's most likely destination appeared to be United's local rivals, Manchester City.
However reports then surfaced that Wenger had a particular fondness for the 31-year-old, who has vast experience of English football after nine seasons at Old Trafford. -
retarded wenger, worst buy
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Originally posted by thongs:
retarded wenger, worst buy
duno wats his plan but lets jz wait see 1st... maybe he wan to save$$$ on CM so put in defence n put toure in CM... -
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Originally posted by thongs:
retarded wenger, worst buy
agree wif u! why buy a dirty scum esp he's from monkey ass team? -
the more i see him in arsenal jersey, the more du lan i get, must be because he last time man u player
