[Qwerty]

Aimar Delighted With Move

Benfica new signing Pablo Aimar has expressed his delight at joining "one of the biggest clubs in the world."

The Argentine international has signed a four-year contract with the Eagles after the two clubs concurred on a fee worth €6,5 million.

Aimar had become extremely vocal about his wish for a new challenge following Zaragoza's shocking relegation to the second division.

He had been a long-term target for Benfica and is seen as a direct replacement for Rui Costa, who decided to hang up his boots at the end of the season.



"Rui Costa [Benfica Sporting Director] convinced me to come, I know the coach and the backroom team, I know Benfica are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and it feels great to play for one of them," Aimar said during his official presentation.

"I want to play my best in a team that win a lot of games, I will have to work hard, that's what you can expect from me, a lot of commitment."

He went on to reject the recent stories suggesting poor physical condition.

"I am in good physical condition and I hope that I will only get better when I start working with Pako Ayestaran."

Rui Costa also commented on Aimar's signing, saying he is very happy to have brought a player so interested in wearing the Benfica shirt.

"We really liked to see Aimar's wish to play for the club. That's what I had heard from him since day 1," Rui Costa explained.

"It took longer than expected, we were not the only club that wanted him, but what pleases me is that he is here."

Goal.com - Portugal - Aimar Delighted With Move

[Qwerty]

Rumours of press for Benfica new signings...

1. Diego Cavalieri (GR - Palmeiras) - LIVERPOOL
2. Alex (MAC - Fenerbahçe)
3. Arouca (MAC - Fluminense)
4. Hélio Vaz (AV - Montijo) - BENFICA NEW PLAYER (JUNIORS)
5. Pauleta (AV - PSG)
6. Jorge Ribeiro (DE - Boavista)
7. Ruben Amorim (MAC - Belenenses) - BENFICA NEW PLAYER
8. Rolando (DC - Belenenses) - FC PORTO
9. Simão Sabrosa (Atl.Madrid)
10. Tiago (MAC - Juventus)
11. Thiago Neves (MAC - Fluminense)
12. Ricardo Rocha (DC - Tottenham)
13. Cohene (DC - Olhanense)
14. Carlos Martins (MAC - Huelva) - BENFICA NEW PLAYER
15. Lazhar Hadj Aissa (MAE - ES Sétif)
16. Djalma (AV - Marítimo)
17. Zé Castro (DC - Atl.Madrid) - DEPORTIVO
18. Duda (DE - Sevilla)
19. Roland Linz (AV - Braga)
20. Karim Ziani (MAE - Marselha)
21. Wendel Da Silva (AV - Bordéus)
22. Alejandro Alonso (MAC - Bordéus)
23. Cleiton (MAC - Larisa)
24. Geromel (DC-Guimaraes) - KÖLN
25. Niculae (AV - Auxerre)
26. Paulo Assunção (MDC - Porto) - ATL.MADRID
27. Marco Caçeres (DC - Rancing Avallaneda)
28. Cadu (DC - Cluj)
29. Eduardo Costa (MC - Grémio)
30. João Aurelio (EE - Penalva do Castelo)
31. Carboni (MC - Salzbrug) - - CATANIA
32- Samuel Bouhours (DL - Le Mans)
33- Yohan Tavares (DL - Le Mans)
34- Mario Jardel (AV - Sem Clube) - CRICIÚMA
35- Renato Augusto (MOC - Flamengo) - LEVERKUSEN
36- Nicolae Dica (MOC - Steaua) - CATANIA
37- Luis Suarez (MAC - Ajax)
38- Mamadou Niang (AC - Marselha)
39- Omar Bravo (AC - Chivas) - DEPORTIVO
40- Pedro Mendes (MDC - Portsmouth)
41- Gökhan Gönül (DD - Fenerbahce)
42- Serge N'Gal (AC - Leiria)
43- Zoltan Gera (MAD - West Bromwich) - FULHAM
44- Fabio Rochemback (MDC - Middlesbrough) - SPORTING CP
45- Benny McCarthy (AV - Blackburn)
46- Giovani dos Santos (MOC - Barcelona) - TOTTENHAM
47- Roberto Soldado (AC - Real Madrid)
48- Fabrizio Miccoli (AC - Palermo)
49- Wesley (AC - P.Ferreira)
50- João Pereira (DD - Braga)
51- Manucho (AC - Panathinaikos)
52- Thiago Silva (DC - Fluminense)
53- Yoan Gouffran (MAD - Caen) - BORDEAUX
54- Reyes (AC - Atl.Madrid)
55- Rafik Djebbour (AC - Panionios)
56- Albelda (MDC - Valencia)
57- Luis Garcia (MAD - Atl.Madrid)
58- Vicente (MAE - Valencia)
59- Pawel Golanski (DE - Steaua)
60- Marco Caneira (DC - Valencia) - SPORTING CP
61- Hassan Yebda (MC - Le Mans) - NEW BENFICA PLAYER
62- German Denis (AC - Independiente) - NAPOLI
63- Diego Buonanotte (MAC - River Plate)
64- Jaime Gavilán (MAE - Valencia) - GETAFE
65- Jorge Valdivia (MAC - Palmeiras)
66- Adrian Ropotan (MAC - Din. Bucarest)
67- Yassine Chikhaoui (AC - Zurique)
68- Danilinho (MAD - Atlético Mineiro)
69- Sérgio Garcia (AC - Saragoça)
70- Negredo (AC - Almería)
71- De la Red (MDC - R.Madrid)
72- Granero (MAC - R.Madrid) - GETAFE
73- Cléber Santana (MAC - Atl.Madrid)
74- Damián Escudero (MAC - Velez) - VILLARREAL
75- Julien Toudic (AC - Caen)
76- Kamel Ghilas (MAC - V.Guimarães) - CELTA DE VIGO
77- Hugo Viana (MAC - Osasuna)
78- Roberto Ayala (DC - Saragoça)
79- Fabiano Eller (DC - Atl.Madrid) - SANTOS
80- Uche (AC - Getafe)
81- Sinama-Pongolle (AC - Huelva) - ATL.MADRID / ON LOAN TO RACING
82- Fernando Morientes (AC - Valencia)
83- Cata Diaz (DC - Getafe)
84- David Suazo (AC - Inter)
85- Diogo (AC - Portuguesa de Desportos)
86- Aimar (MAC - Real Saragoza) NEW BENFICA PLAYER
87- Augusto Fernández (MAD - River Plate)
88- Radamel Falcão García (MAC - River Plate)
89- Sidnei (DC - Internacional de Porto Alegre)
90- Miguel (DD - Valencia)
91- Geoffrey Dernis (MAC - St. Étienne)
92- Balboa (MAD - Real Madrid) - NEW BENFICA PLAYER
93- Rafael Sobis (AC - Betis)
94- Odonkor (MAD - Betis)
95- Roger Guerreiro (MAC - Legia)
96- Leandro Benítez (MAC -Estudiantes)
97- Gourkas Seitaridis (DD - Atl. Madrid)
98- Jordi Codina (GR - R.Madrid)
99- Christian Wilhelmsson (MAE - Nantes)
100- Jonás Gutierrez (MAE - Maiorca) - NEWCASTLE
101- Tony (DD - CFR Cluj)
102- Elkeson (MAC - Vitória da Bahia)
103- Andrézinho (DD - V.Guimarães)
104- Ezquerro (MAE - Barcelona)
105- Luis Garcia (AC - Espanyol)
106- Ivanir Rodrigues (DE - Real Massamá)
107- Danilo Pereira (MAC - Estoril)
108- Bruno (GR - Flamengo)
119- Durval (DC - Sport Recife)
110- Onder Turaci (DD - Fenerbahce)
111- Belleti (DD - Chelsea)
112- Saviola (AC - Real Madrid)
113- Sereno (DC - V.Guimarães)
114- Royston Drenthe - (MAE - Real Madrid)
115- Ivan Santos (MAC - Boavista) - BENFICA NEW PLAYER
116- Morais (MAD - Vasco da Gama)
117- Fernando Meira (DC - Estugarda)
118- Euzebiusz Smolarek (AC - Racing Santander)
119- Djibril Cissé (AC - Marselha)

(... to be continued ...)

[Qwerty]

Friendly:

25/07/08

Benfica 2-3 Blackburn Rovers
(Urretavizcaya, Ariza Makukula - Brett Emerton, Morten Pedersen, Jason Roberts)

[funkdoctorspock]

Reyes goes to Benfica on loan... HERE

Qwerty, I'm guessing you are excited about this loan deal. Do you know if there's a option to buy him after the end of the loan?

[Ricky]

Originally Posted by funkdoctorspock

Reyes goes to Benfica on loan... HERE

Qwerty, I'm guessing you are excited about this loan deal. Do you know if there's a option to buy him after the end of the loan?

Yes there is an option to buy him. BTW I am a Benfica fan.... But the buying option is for 15 million euros

[Ricky]

Reyes said "We need to work to become champions"
Article::.: Jornal Record :.:

[Ricky]

Benfica beat Feyenoord 1-0 with a "bomb" of a goal by Oscar Cardozo assisted by Pablo Aimar. Jose Antonio Reyes first touches were a shot that just hit the bar.
Article::.: Jornal Record :.:

[Ricky]

Starting Lineup for us...
Quim; Maxi Pereira, Katsouranis, Luisão e Léo; Yebda, Ruben Amorim, Carlos Martins e Urreta; Aimar e Cardozo

[Ricky]

Yebda wants to guarantee the title.
Article::.: Jornal Record :.:

[Ricky]

Party

Reyes

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