Euro Watch June 20th
McClaren agrees two-year deal with FC Twente
Former England boss Steve McClaren has been named as the new manager of Dutch club FC Twente.
Good move for McClaren. As I mentioned several moons ago in my Steve McClaren Article he should leave England behind. Moving abroad is a wise move with FC Twente having a shot of Champions League football next season.
Atletico Madrid set to land Lyon keeper Coupet
Atletico Madrid have swooped for Olympique Lyon goalkeeper Gregory Coupet.
Christian Abbiati didn’t set the world on fire while on loan from A.C Milan last season. Atletico have been signing players on the cheap this off season with Coupet, Tomáš Ujfaluši and soon to be followed by Paulo Assunção.
Portugal In Zico Talks
Former Fenerbahçe coach Zico is allegedly in talks with the Portuguese Football Federation to assume control of the squad after Euro 2008.
Oh god no, anyone but Zico. Total respect for him as a player but despite all that talent his Brazil teams never won a thing. As Dunga termed it they were professional losers. Carlos Queiroz would be perfect. Porto’s coach Jesualdo Ferreira should atleast be considered, With Paulo Bento having an outside shot. Really anyone but Zico would do.
Marseille Confirm Nasri’s Arsenal Deal
Samir Nasri is all but officially an Arsenal player after Olympique Marseille president Pape Diouf confirmed that the French international is undergoing a medical in the English capital.
Good player, great price. This is a smart piece of business of they would say.