The manager merry-go-round continued over the last few days, with Manzano moving from Sevilla to Atlético, Marcelino leaving Racing to join Sevilla, and Cartagena's Juan Ignacio Martínez taking over at Levante from Luis García, who signs at Getafe. Racing are the only top flight club yet to sign a new boss, although Caparrós's future at Athletic depends on the old president winning the elections this summer. The biggest player moves of the of the fortnight have once again been at Málaga, where the high spending new owners have tied up internationals Monreal and Mathijsen to join Van Nistelrooy and company in a new project which has had the fans fighting over season tickets. Everybody though is waiting for the big clubs to move, with Agüero and Fábregas (amongst others) touting their wares between the Nou Camp and the Bernabeu looking for a chance to join the elite. Still many more weeks to go however, and expect to see thousands of rumours before the final squads are announced at the end of August. Keep tuned here and to our twitter site for the latest news! (16.06.11)
Player (Country) | Current club | New club | Position/Comments |
Manzano | Sevilla | Atlético Madrid | MG Ex Sevilla coach was second choice behind Luis Enrique, who has taken up offer from Roma. |
Marcelino | Racing Santander | Sevilla | MG Unhappy with Racing's new owner and has taken up offer to replace Manzano even though he had one year still to go. Courts to decide compensation. |
Luis García | Levante | Getafe | MG Michel's contract not renewed after narrow escape, and have paid 1 Mio to Levante for Luis García. |
Montanier (FRA) | Valenciennes (FRA) | Real Sociedad | MG Decided not to renew Lasarte, and have paid reported 500K for well respected French coach. |
Juan Ignacio Martínez | Cartagena | Levante | MG Contract ended after two years at Cartagena, so takes up offer to replace Luis García. |
Luis Enrique | Barcelona B | Roma (ITA) | MG Turned down offer from Atlético and is going to sign with Roma. Eusebio will replace him at Barça B. |
Monreal | Osasuna | Málaga | DF Spanish international full back joins big spending Málaga for next 5 years. Transfer fee around 6 Mio. |
Mathijsen (HOL) | Hamburg (GER) | Málaga | DF Defender played in World Cup final against Spain, and rescinds contract to move to Málaga. Cost around 1 Mio. |
César | Valencia | Villarreal | GK Veteran keeper fed up waiting for renewal or not, so accepts offer from neighbours. |
Moyà | Valencia | Getafe | GK Moves on loan as cover for Ustari, who has picked up long term injury. Part of Parejo deal. |
Dani Parejo | Getafe | Valencia | MF Madrid didn't take up buy back option, so moves to Valencia for 6 Mio fee. |
Mario | Getafe | Betis | DF Central defender out of contract and agrees two year deal with newly promoted side. |
Boateng (GHA) | Getafe | Dnipro (UKR) | MF Sold midfielder for fee of 6 Mio. Signs 4 year deal with Ukrainian side. |
Coke | Rayo Vallecano | Sevilla | DF Snapped up promising young full back for 1.7 Mio. Signs 4 year deal. |
Marc Bertrán | Tenerife | Osasuna | DF Veteran full back leaving after club relegated to 2B. |
Sueliton (BZL) | Sao José (BZL) | Rayo Vallecano | DF First signing for newly promoted club. Joins for 2 years on free transfer. Plays ar right back. |
Coltorti (SWI) | Racing Santander | Lausanne (SWI) | GK Squeezed out by Toño and Mario, so agrees terms to return home. Joins newly promoted club. |
Abraham / Edu Oriol | Barcelona B | Zaragoza | DF / MF Told their contracts will not be renewed, and taking up offer from Maños. |
Andrada (ARG) | Lanús (ARG) | Barcelona B | GK Looks like none of the 3 keepers will follow Valdés. Have signed youngster to groom as replacement for Pinto. |
Víctor Vázquez / Nolito | Barcelona B | Club Brugge / Benfica | FW More babes leaving the nursery. Great season by Barça B has attracted the scouts. |
Paco Jémez | No club | Córdoba | MG Ex Las Palmas takes over from Lucas Alcaraz, who is out of contract. |
Juan Merino | Recreativo | Xerez | MG Step up for Merino, who was assistant coach at Recreativo. First signing, Albacete's Tato. |
Paco López | Alcoyano | Cartagena | MG Have replaced Juan Ignacio Martínez with inexperienced manager, although has worked at Villarreal. |
Alejandro | Ponferradina | Recreativo | GK Ex Sporting keeper moves to Recre rather than go down a tier. |