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Well, Villarreal have announced that they have acquired Nilmar Honorato da Silva, striker, from Internacional de Porto Alegre. Various press reports are putting the final pricetag at 15m euros. This purchase is easily the most Villarreal have paid for any player to date, and clearly shows that the club highly values the Brazilian international.

Now, questions will begin to seriously surround where he will fit into the lineup. Villarreal are expected to keep Rossi, Llorente, Pereira, and Nilmar as strikers, which means three smaller players, one who has a bit of height, and really no one with the strength to go up against a very strong centerback. Valverde's use of this group of players may well decide the outcome of Villarreal's season. Of course, the final destination for Ruben and Altidore, two players with a bit more physical strength, has yet to be determined - but neither are expected to stay with the team once the regular season begins.

Other news:

A rumor worth mentioning: Soon-to-be-star midfielder Jordi Pablo, who currently plays with Villarreal's B side, is receiving serious inquiries for a season-long loan deal. Tenerife appear to be the frontrunners, but Malaga and Deportivo have also expressed interest. A year playing in the Primera could make him a sure addition to Villarreal's first team next season.

And the news that is graying the skies over Vila-Real, that concerning the alleged financial corruption in the years 2004-2005, is still a long way from being cleared up. Villarreal have adamantly denied any wrongdoing. This legal case could have a dramatic effect on the future of the club, though. Hopefully things will be cleared up quickly.

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welcome nilmar

by hafiz on Jul 25, 2009 8:58 PM CEST reply actions  

selling mati, nihat n then buying this player for 15m makes no sense. nihat is one of my fav. players n he shud have been given 1 more chance this season, n mati wit rumors of santi going cud have moulded into one of teh best players in teh club we surly saw glipmses of his talent he just needed more time on teh pitch but sold him for just 4m euros when we bought him for 8m.
pathetic this valverede, if this guy nilmar flops im gona kill this manager bloody moron. damn i miss pellegrini teh best manager ever.

by rahul on Jul 25, 2009 9:44 PM CEST reply actions  

I have to disagree Rahul, Nilmar is the kind of signing that could propel us to the top of the table. He’s a potential superstar and I have no qualms about saying that. 15 Million would be a steal if he performs to his potential. The way I see it this is last seasons CL money being invested in bringing us to next seasons.

I do agree about Mati though, he’s scored 2 goals in 3 games for Sporting, playing in a CENTRAL role. However he’s enjoying his football again and I think it was the best move for him but not necessarily us.

by Nick on Jul 25, 2009 9:59 PM CEST reply actions  

and also, Jordi Pablo is captaining Spains U-19’s in the European Championships. They have won 2 out of 2 games.

by Nick on Jul 26, 2009 12:28 PM CEST reply actions  

Looking at the official website it would appear that the 1st team squad has now been finalised. The list shows 24 players but Arzo and Marcos have now been transferred. To this we have to add Nilmar to give a squad of 23 players. Only Escudero of the previous loanees made the cut, Marco Ruben and Flores along with Montero are shown in the B team squad.

It would appear that Villarreal are no longer looking for a replacement for Edmilson.

One notable omission is Jozy Altidore, which suggests that some loan arrangement will be sorted shortly.

by Kenez on Jul 26, 2009 6:40 PM CEST reply actions  

any1 has more information about the Portuguese loanee from Porto?
I only know that hes a central midfielder from wiki..

by Garry on Jul 26, 2009 6:55 PM CEST reply actions  

I think he can also play centre back, was in the Porto youth system and spent the last few seasons on loan to lower level Portuguese sides. He’s gonna play with the B team, so we will just have to see how he does. I hope there will be quality coverage of their exploits this season!

by Nick on Jul 26, 2009 7:16 PM CEST reply actions  

i hope ur right nick. i think teh feee is more like 11m euros according latest reports, teh only way to justify this if he becomes better than rossi.

btw if santi goes i just think escudero has teh potential to take his place. but i m sorly missing nihat n cant believe we sold mati for that low without a buy-back clause or something.

by rahul on Jul 26, 2009 9:02 PM CEST reply actions  

Rahul is total Fee is close to 15m Euros….don’t believe the 11M euros….That statement came from because Roig said that the Fee was higher than 10m.

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Anyway……………..I still can’t believe Santi and Godin haven’t been bought by Real Madrid….I Guess Pellegrini doesn’t have much influence @ R. MAdrid..

Godin is very good (CD) and his buy out clause is only 20m Euros…

Anyway,,.,,,,,,,,it’s been nice couple of games for EX – Villarreal (FRANCO), he scored 2 goals in the last 2 games for Mexico + a P.k Spot…../

by kqql on Jul 27, 2009 1:56 AM CEST reply actions  

madrid already have albiol, garay npepe for tht position n metzelder too. n all r gud to be starters n except metzelder all 3 r better than godin. i hope godin is bought buy juve they had shown interest in him.

pellegrini has no influence whatsoever he doesn inted spending huge. n i dont really think pellegrini wanted to buy cr7 as he is gud only when teh game is played wit him being teh focal point. n real have too many important and brilliant players for that too happen.

by rahul on Jul 27, 2009 1:37 PM CEST reply actions  

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