This article is my opinion on the top 10 moves in the 2013 January Transfer Window........................
No. 10 : Alexandre Pato :
A.C. Milan to Corinthians
Pato, the Brazilian striker has moved back home to take it easy in the Brazilian league.
With very few players to compete with, (the top players being Neymar and Ronaldinho)
Pato will make Corinthians a hard team to beat as Corinthians already has had an underdog win against Chelsea to win the World Club Cup. Pato went to Cornthians for 15 million euros or $10.98 million dollars. Pato's leaving from A.C. Milan left them in the dust but A.C. Milan has made up for it (see later in the article). "Pato is a great player. He is definetly worth the money. We were all sad he left. But he wasn't happy, and he got his way. Back living in his home country." says Massimiliano Allegri, A.C. Milan manager.
No. 9 : Lucas :
Sao Paulo to Paris Saint-Germain
Lucas, short for Lucas Rodrigues Moura Da Silva wasn't quite so happy having a easy time in Brazil. He wanted more money, and more of a challenge. He left Brazil on January 13, 2013 to go to the richest club in the world. Paris Saint Germain. He made his debut for Paris on January 19, 2013 against Olympic De Marseille, scoring one goal and making one assist as PSG won the game 2-1. In the first 4 games he has played Lucas has already claimed a spot in Paris Saint-Germain's starting lineup. The Brazilian 20 year old got sold for the most money in the 2013 January transfer window as Paris bought him for 45 million euros or $61.48 million dollars.
No.8 : David Beckham :
L.A. Galaxy to Paris Saint-Germain
David Beckham, 37 years old has decided that he still isn't done. After 5 years of taking it easy in the MLS (Major League Soccer) Beckham is taking up more of a challenge, leaving to France to play on PSG. The English legend used to be a very popular player when he was playing for Manchester United or Real Madrid. He even has a movie named after him, Bend It Like Beckham. Beckham is PSG's second signing of the January transfer window going to Paris for 7 million euros a rounded amount of 10 million dollars. Beckham is yet to make his first appearance for PSG as he has many other good midfielders to compete with.
No.7 : Loic Remy :
Olympic De Marseille to Queens Park Rangers
Remy has shown his full talent in the last years in his home town, and finally when Remy is 26 he started becoming an interest to other clubs. Newcastle United was very interested in him, and offered Marseille 8 million euros. Remy definetly looked to be moving to the magpies. At the last moment Queens Park Rangers (QPR) put in a 10 million euro deal for the Frenchman. With Remy also getting the 70,000 per week, Remy and Elie Baup,(Marseille manager) excepted the offer from QPR. Remy has played
two games for QPR already, (both games in the Premier League) against teams West Ham and Aston Villa. Remy has scored 4 goals for QPR already, scoring a hat trick (3 goals) against West Ham and 1 against Aston Villa. Remy has found his talent, and his place in the Barclays Premier League.
No.6 : Frank Lampard :
Chelsea to LA Galaxy
Frank Lampard, age 34 has departed from the English league. On December 23, Lampard played his 500th game for Chelsea. Lampard has played for the blues for 12 years, since 2001. A few games after , coach Rafael Benitez announced Lampard would be leaving the club. Benitez set a 6.5 million euro price tag for Lampard. Meanwhile, David Beckham was leaving for Paris Saint Germain from LA Galaxy. Who would fill the spot? LA Galaxy jumped in with a 7.5 million bid for the 34 year old Englishman and offering 48,000 dollars per week.
Lampard decided to leave England on January 17th. " He is, and was a great player. If I were still in charge, I would keep him. He's played for the blues for such a long time. But now he needs a rest. It would be great if he came back one day."says former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo.
No.5 : Didier Drogba :
Shanghai to Galatasaray
Drogba, after a short term stay at Shanghai decided he wasn't done yet. In 2012, Drogba moved from Chelsea to Shanghai. He moved right after the Champions League final. In that final, he scored the goal to keep Chelsea in the game in the 88th minute, then he scored the penalty kick. After that, why should he move? Drogba has realized he still has a place in European football (soccer). He was the hero of the champions league (right), and moving to Galatasaray is giving him another chance. Galatasaray have already reached the champions league knockout stage. Drogba will be an important part of the team, and will most likely work very well with Galatasaray's other new signing, Wesley Sneijder.
No.4 : Wesley Sneijder :
Internazionale to Galatasaray
Sneijder is tired with the Serie A. After playing in the same league for 4 years he wanted a change. And the perfect place to do it is in the January Transfer window. After a short conflict between Sneijder and Inter manager Andrea Stramaccioni, Stramaccioni put him up for 10.8 million euros. Galatasaray reacted quickest putting money up, they offered 11.5 million euros. But they couldn't agree with the contract terms. It took 5 days before Galatasaray could find a deal Sneijder liked. The deal was sealed at 11.5 million euros and 57,000 euros per week. Sneijder played his debut on Febuary 3, coming on as a sub and scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 win against rivals Besiktas.
No.3 : Daniel Sturridge :
Chelsea to Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge, age 23 wants to get into the game. He spent most of his time on the bench for Chelsea, watching players like Drogba, Torres, and Mata take the space he would of occupied. Sturridge decided to leave. Sturridge was not in new Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez's future plans so he was gladly let go. He left the blues early in the transfer window, moving to Liverpool for 12 million pounds. Sturridge has already played 6 games for Liverpool, and has scored 4 goals. Sturridge had his debut in a league game against Wigan Athletic scoring 1 goal and assisting another. For Sturridge, athleticism runs in the family, as his father and uncle, (Dean and Simon Sturridge) both used to play soccer.
No.2 : Mario Balotelli :
Manchester City to AC Milan
Mario Balotelli, who is only 23 years old has taken advantage of the 2013 January transfer window. Getting himself off the bench was his new years resolution. Unfortunatly, it was a hard goal to reach. Balotelli was "an exciting prospect, but not needed" in the words of Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini. But things didn't go well. (right.) (In my opinion, Balotelli is a jerk, and now you see why.) Finally AC Milan finalised the deal with City and Balotelli for 20 million euros. Milan needed a striker after they lost their main striker Pato to Corinthians earlier in the Transfer window. Balotelli has made 1 appearance for Milan scoring 2 goals in his debut. Balotelli will most likely work well with fellow young, Italian Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy. Balotelli earned himself the nickname "Super Mario" in his time at Manchester City.
No.1 : Demba Ba :
Newcastle United to Chelsea
The Senegalese footballer Demba Ba has made a very big name for himself in the Premier League, being considered as one of the best strikers in England. Always the most feared or looked out for player if you were to play against Newcastle United. His age 27, is indicating he will be going into his 30s soon. Usually where soccer players stop playing. But in Ba's words, "I'm not looking at stopping any time soon. I will keep playing and keep up my reputation at Chelsea." As Ba just indicated, He has moved to Chelsea to fill up the spot of both Didier Drogba and Daniel Sturridge. He has moved for 15 million pounds to the Champions League winners. "Ba has a huge future at Chelsea" says Chelsea Manager Rafael Benitez. Ba has played 9 games and has scored 8 goals for Chelsea already. Ba is the first Senegalese footballer to ever play for Chelsea. Ba is an AMAZING striker and has a very promising future at Chelsea.
That is the Top 10 Transfers. I will post one of these every transfer window.
Frank Lampard, age 34 has departed from the English league. On December 23, Lampard played his 500th game for Chelsea. Lampard has played for the blues for 12 years, since 2001. A few games after , coach Rafael Benitez announced Lampard would be leaving the club. Benitez set a 6.5 million euro price tag for Lampard. Meanwhile, David Beckham was leaving for Paris Saint Germain from LA Galaxy. Who would fill the spot? LA Galaxy jumped in with a 7.5 million bid for the 34 year old Englishman and offering 48,000 dollars per week.
Mario Balotelli, who is only 23 years old has taken advantage of the 2013 January transfer window. Getting himself off the bench was his new years resolution. Unfortunatly, it was a hard goal to reach. Balotelli was "an exciting prospect, but not needed" in the words of Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini. But things didn't go well. (right.) (In my opinion, Balotelli is a jerk, and now you see why.) Finally AC Milan finalised the deal with City and Balotelli for 20 million euros. Milan needed a striker after they lost their main striker Pato to Corinthians earlier in the Transfer window. Balotelli has made 1 appearance for Milan scoring 2 goals in his debut. Balotelli will most likely work well with fellow young, Italian Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy. Balotelli earned himself the nickname "Super Mario" in his time at Manchester City.
