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What a last few days we have had in the transfer market! Many teams have clearly been waiting to pick up bargains as the bigger clubs desperately unload their unwanted players, and the activity since the weekend has been tremendous. Real Madrid managed to place Gago, Pedro León and Drenthe, although Lass will stay on as his move to Tottenham fell through, and Barcelona found homes for Hleb and Keirisson. Atlético Madrid were perhaps the most active side in the last few days though, complementing the star signings of Falcao and Turan with Diego and Pizzi, although Forlán and Elías had to move on to make room. Villarreal were able to overcome their frosty relationship with Mallorca to sign De Guzmán as a replacement for Cazorla, and Valencia splashed out a bit of the cash they got for the sale of Mata to strengthen their defence with Víctor Ruíz and Barragán. Elsewhere Granada, Zaragoza and Rayo in particular completed their squads with some last minute signings, and there were late movements as well at Sevilla, Betis and Espanyol. That's about it for now until the window opens up again in January, although clubs can still sign unemployed players as well as replacements for long term injuries in the meantime. (01.09.11)

Player (Country) Current club New club Position/Comments
Gago (ARG) Real Madrid Roma (ITA) MF Had offers from Man City, Palermo and others, but finally agreed to join Luis Enrique on one year loan.
Pedro León Real Madrid Getafe MF On-off loan deal, with player reluctant to leave, but eventually saw the writing on the wall in big letters...
Drenthe (HOL) Real Madrid / Hércules Everton (ENG) MF No offers for problematic winger, so in the end he is allowed to leave free of charge and move to Merseyside.
Hleb (BEL) Barcelona / Birmingham Wolfsburg (GER) MF Had problems placing injury prone player, but will go to Wolfsburg in October once fully recovered.
Keirrison (BZL) Barcelona / Santos (BZL) Cruzeiro (BZL) FW Rocker dad named him after Keith Richards and Jim Morrison! Barça paid €14 Mio for him 2 years ago, but since then has gone out on loan. This time to end Dec.
Diego (BZL) Wolfsburg (GER) Atlético Madrid MF Signed the player they wanted to complete their squad after long talks. Joins on loan, but no buy-out option.
Fran Mérida / Pizzi (POR) Sporting Braga (POR) Atlético Madrid MF Loan swap between the two players. Pizzi moves to Madrid with €15 Mio buy out clause at end of season.
Diego Forlán (URU) Atlético Madrid Inter Milan (ITA) FW Took a long time, but eventually decided to move on. Fee of around €5 Mio, which player keeps as he was owed back salary.
Elías (BZL) Atlético Madrid Sporting Lisbon (POR) MF Had to move on to free up non-EU spot, so joins Sporting on 5 year deal. Reported fee of around €8.8 Mio.
Rubén Pérez Atlético / Deportivo Getafe MF Never ending story, but when Depor's president is involved... Loan deal finally agreed after several weeks of talks.
Dani Pacheco Liverpool (ENG) Atlético Madrid / Rayo Vallecano MF More news coming out on this one. Loan deal actually with Atlético, who have buy-out option, but they loaned him on again to Rayo. .
Tamudo Real Sociedad Rayo Vallecano FW Ex espanyol striker had several offers after season at Real, but opts in the end to move to Rayo.
Raúl Bravo Olympiacos (GRE) Rayo Vallecano DF Another prodigal son returning home! Ex Real Madrid left back has been playing last few seasons in Greece.
De Guzmán (CAN) Mallorca Villarreal MF Managed to sign Cazorla's replacement on last day after coming to agreement about €8 Mio buy out clause.
Tissone (ARG) Sampdoria (ITA) Mallorca MF No confirmation how much they got for De Guzmán, but spent €4 Mio of it immediately on replacement.
Víctor Ruíz Napoli (ITA) Valencia DF Under 21 defender returns to Spain after a year in Italy. Spent €8 Mio on him, and joins for 5 seasons.
Barragán Valladolid Valencia DF Ex Sevilla, Depor and Liverpool right back joins to replace Miguel, who is expected to leave.
Vicente Valencia Brighton (ENG) MF Ex Spanish international out of contract, and agrees terms to join Gus Poyet in England.
Tosic (SER) Red Star Belgrade (SER) Betis DF International left back with experience in England, France and Germany will be joining, pending confirmation.
Santa Cruz (PAR) Manchester City / Blackburn (ENG) Betis FW Have signed experienced striker on one year loan. Has spanish passport, so doesn't occupy non-EU spot. Rodri goes to Guadalajara to make room.
Weiss (SLV) Manchester City (ENG) Espanyol MF Have taken young winger on loan from City. Son of national team coach.
Pandiani (URU) Osasuna Espanyol FW Out of contract and unemployed, but all reports are that ex Depor striker has signed for one of his old clubs.
Taufic Guarch (MEX) Estudiantes Tecos (MEX) Espanyol FW Have signed under 20 international on loan, but likely to start in B team.
Romaric (IVC) Sevilla Espanyol MF Thought he had gone to Bursaspor, but deal called off and joins Espanyol on loan instead.
Koné (IVC) Sevilla Levante FW Had bad luck with injuries, and moves on loan in last year of contract. Will be renewed though if he scores 18 or more goals!
Dabo (FRA) Sevilla Olympique Lyon (FRA) DF No place in squad, so agrees to return to France. Fee around €1 Mio + variables for 4 year deal.
Bernardo (COL) Sevilla Racing Santander DF Was forcing his way in to first team squad, but in the end agrees to join Acosta on one year loan deal.
Tziolis (GRE) Siena (ITA) Racing Santander MF Was on loan last season, and has agreed terms to rescind contract and return to Sardinero.
Lamah (IVC / BEL) Le Mans (FRA) Osasuna MF Has been a long fight, but eventually signed the Belgian midfielder on 4 year contract.
Luis García Espanyol Zaragoza FW New team captain is leaving! Agrees to rescind contract with one year left, and signs 3 year deal with Maños.
Barrera (MEX) West Ham Utd (ENG) Zaragoza MF Has taken 3 months, but Aguirre finally gets his way. Fellow countryman joins on loan for a year.
Postiga (POR) Sporting Lisbon (POR) Zaragoza FW Got the striker they wanted in the end for reported fee of around €1 Mio plus variables.
Laguardia / Doblas Zaragoza Las Palmas / Xerez DF / GK Both players have to move on loan deals to make room for new signings.
Uche (NIG) Zaragoza Villarreal / Granada FW Villarreal sign striker for €3 Mio, but then lend him on to Granada. 13th signing for Fabri!
Yebda (ALG / FRA) Napoli (ITA) Granada MF Midfielder has signed 3 year deal. Played for France at youth level, but switched to Algeria.
Diakhaté (SEN) Dynamo Kiev (UKR) Granada DF Paid something like €3 Mio for senegal captain, who joins on 5 year contract.
Franco Jara (ARG) Benfica (POR) Granada FW Have signed forward on loan for one year. Was one of 70 or so players who played for Argentina under Maradona.
Moisés Hurtado Olympiacos (GRE) Granada MF Ex Espanyol man had to move on after a year in Greece to make room for Orbaiz Signs for 2 years.
Orellana Udinese / Granada Celta MF Didn't even know he was still at Granada, but now he's not! This Udinese thing is very unclear...
Orbaiz Athletic Bilbao Olympiacos (GRE) MF No place for ex Spanish international in Bielsa's side, so agrees loan move to Greece. Joins Yeste and old coach Valverde.
Jorge Sporting Gijón Murcia DF Reluctantly decided to leave home town to take up offer of 3 year deal at Murcia.
Viguera / Arzu Real Sociedad / Betis Nàstic FW / MF Two star signings for Nàstic to strengthen squad after first day defeat.
Rúper Osasuna Elche MF Youngster coming through the ranks, but goes out on loan to gain experience.
Corominas Espanyol / Osasuna Girona MF Had to move on again after loan spell at Osasuna, and loaned out this tme to 2A neighbours.
Varela Kasimpasa (TKY) Valladolid DF Ex Betis and Mallorca right back returns to Spain to replace Barragán.
Juli Rayo Vallecano Asteris Tripolis (GRE) MF Had a good season last year after joining from Elche, but moves to Greece as not much chance of playing in top flight.
Aganzo Rayo Vallecano Hércules FW The last movement before the window closed, subject to confirmation. Signing of Tamudo meant he had little chance of playing.
Urko Vera Athletic Bilbao B Hércules FW Played a few games for 1st team last season, but agrees terms to rescind contract and move on. Athletic keep buy-back option for one year.
Trézéguet (FRA) Hércules Baniyas (UAE) FW Didn't have the best of seasons with relegated Hércules, and agrees move to Emirates (not Arsenal!).
Crusat Almería Wigan (ENG) MF Experienced winger will be joining Roberto Martínez on two year deal, with option of a third.
Várgas (COL) Almería AEK Athens (GRE) MF Has been forced to leave as only two non-EU players allowed in second division (Michel and Ulloa).
Iago Falqué Juventus / Villarreal B Tottenham (ENG) MF Ex Barça B winger will be loaned out again by Juve after spell at Villarreal. Joins Adebayor at Spurs.
Ogunjimi (BEL) Genk (BEL) Mallorca FW This one slipped through after we went to bed! Still waiting for international transfer to confirm signing.
Vadócz (HUN) Osasuna NEC Nijmegen MF Another who left at the last minute. Rescinded contract and moved back to old club on last day.