Manchester City have completed the signing of a player who has been described as the new Lionel Messi. Winger Dario Sarmiento has agreed a move to the Etihad in a deal worth £5.2 million, joining from Argentine club Estudiantes. He ahs been compared to his illustrious compatriot because of his ability and speed on the ball, and had been tracked ...
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City set to sign mini-Messi
Manchester City are close to agreeing a deal to sign Dario Sarmiento, who has been described as a “mini-Messi”. The 17-year old is currently on the books of Argentine side Estudiantes, but will move to City when he turns 18 in March. Capped six times at under-16 level by Argentina, City are set to pay £17 million for Sarmiento’s services, ...
Read More »United hope for bidding war over Rojo
Manchester United are hoping to start a bidding war for out of favour defender Marcos Rojo. The 30 year old is currently on loan in Argentina with Estudiantes, the club where he began his career before moving to Europe. However, a knee injury means he has only played one game for them, although he is now fully fit again. That ...
Read More »Marcos Rojo training with home-town club
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is training with Estudiantes in his native Argentina – with the full permission of his employers at Old Trafford. The 29-year old has not featured for the United first-team since their Champions League defeat away to Valencia in December, and has only made three senior appearances for them this season. Rojo, who has two years ...
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