The Agent of Juve starlet Pol Garcia Tena has confirmed that Liverpool are interested in signing the young central defender this summer.
In an interview last night, Alessandro Orlandi - Tena's agent - told TMW:
"Whilst at Barcelona, he [Tena] was one step away from signing for Liverpool.
"Juventus was a better project for the player."
In May, Tena's previous Agent - Matthew Mossini - confirmed Liverpool's interest in the youngster. He told reporters:
"Liverpool and Malaga are interested. Currently, we have not officially talked to anyone. What is important is the growth of the boy and a loan experience could be the right solution"
Tena plays for the Juventus youth team in the Campionato Primavera (Girone A), and he's another graduate of Barcelona's famous La Masia academy.
Barca's fans were unhappy that Tena rejected the club's contract offer to leave for Juve, and labelled him a 'traitor', but the youngster denies that he did anything wrong. He told reporters recently:
"I am not a traitor. No one can doubt that I gave everything for Barca. The fans have the right to think what they like, but I am thankful for the three years I spent at the club, which allowed me to learn and develop"
When asked to describe Tena's style of play, Mossini compared the youngster to 'Christian Chivu in his early years at Ajax', adding:
"He is a very technical defender who can play on the left, either attacking or defending. He has improved a lot tactically at Juve, and despite being a defender, he very skilled with the ball"
Liverpool arguably need another central defender, but someone experienced, not another untested youngster, so this particular loss not really a big deal.
Jaimie Kanwar
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In an interview last night, Alessandro Orlandi - Tena's agent - told TMW:
"Whilst at Barcelona, he [Tena] was one step away from signing for Liverpool.
"Juventus was a better project for the player."
In May, Tena's previous Agent - Matthew Mossini - confirmed Liverpool's interest in the youngster. He told reporters:
"Liverpool and Malaga are interested. Currently, we have not officially talked to anyone. What is important is the growth of the boy and a loan experience could be the right solution"
Tena plays for the Juventus youth team in the Campionato Primavera (Girone A), and he's another graduate of Barcelona's famous La Masia academy.
Barca's fans were unhappy that Tena rejected the club's contract offer to leave for Juve, and labelled him a 'traitor', but the youngster denies that he did anything wrong. He told reporters recently:
"I am not a traitor. No one can doubt that I gave everything for Barca. The fans have the right to think what they like, but I am thankful for the three years I spent at the club, which allowed me to learn and develop"
When asked to describe Tena's style of play, Mossini compared the youngster to 'Christian Chivu in his early years at Ajax', adding:
"He is a very technical defender who can play on the left, either attacking or defending. He has improved a lot tactically at Juve, and despite being a defender, he very skilled with the ball"
Liverpool arguably need another central defender, but someone experienced, not another untested youngster, so this particular loss not really a big deal.
Jaimie Kanwar
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I'd be more happy if we signed Toby or Sakho or Papadopolous. Anyone of them would suit our play but Toby would be more preferred if it comes to that. I wish LFC could any two of the CBs I mentioned.
ReplyDeleteWisdom looks solid , beast in defence , comfortable with the ball.
ReplyDeleteThere is also toure ,agger and even marti skrtel
loyd jones as well and possibally coates
Jamie , how come you do not write articles on luis suarez anymore?
ReplyDeletebecause this site is aimed at current liverpool players
ReplyDeleteI just have one concern .....Suarez to be sold at the last day of transfer for 48mill. There will be NO replacement den coutinhio gets a knock in training.omg !!!
ReplyDeleteHe is still a Liverpool player for how long is question.
ReplyDeletebreaking news wayne rooney has asked for a transfare .david moyes has asked for it in writing. that's the end of that then !!
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I've said everything I need or want to say about Suarez. I'd just be repeating myself at this stage.
ReplyDeletecome on jaimie dont keep it in,Its not good for you
ReplyDeletedon't worry m8...fsg have said suarez is going no where ...the club is not for sale and there are funds available for players so sit back and enjoy the game tomorrow
ReplyDeleteLooks like Kelly is going to be our new RB sooner or later too ;)
ReplyDeleteMoyes is already feeling the pressure. It will only be a matter of time before they pull the plug.
ReplyDeletemax read again m8
ReplyDeleteI know,
ReplyDeleteI was just saying stating the obvious.
ok m8. leave him where is he doin a great job! just like he did a everton he creates a trophy free zone
ReplyDeletethat's two!!!! don't worry get some sleep pat I have no doubt the club is up for sale we will have new owners soon . they will be rich arabs and suarez will be goin nowere and we will sign some top players I think the vodka has kicked in .goin to have a good kip now .don't worry be happy!!
ReplyDeleteFSG are going to sell the club for £350,000,001 :-0
ReplyDeleteWe should have kept Daniel Ayala. He could have been a monster for us.
ReplyDeletehaha love it!!
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