PSG Transfer Thread ARCHIVES

[Gotham PSG]

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The closest thing to this he could get from psg fans would have been an angry mob :D

But then again, it's the Turkish league, he might be good there

[Gotham PSG]

as for Armand, it appears to be pretty much set that the club won't give him any raise, and negotiations are most probably starting to get initiated.
And it appears Berthod will probably be part of the deal.
Le Guen is starting to piss me off with all those failed Lyon players.
Rothen is supposedly also capable of going to Lyon, which actually might be a good thing. While Armand is a good alternative for Abidal, Rothen, however, isn't as good as Malouda. It would be a step down for l'OL IMO

[roxbury]

iwa, you have too many messaqges in your PM's...it will take no more so I am writing back to you here:

Can we say, He can open the game same as Xabi Alonso?

*No. nowhere as good as Alonso; gets back on defense better, but that's about it.

Is it possible that Cisse can open the game wide pass or direct pas to forward ?

*possible, but his best days in this area are behind him.

or can we say, He can make quick pass eachother same as Iniesta<>Xabi or Iniesta<>Xavi ?

*again, he is capable of this, but its no longer a consistent part of his play.

Is it possible that Cisse can pass ball like Iniesta way..?

*Not really.


Or can he do a job like a Yaya Toure?
* Not really.

Thank You for your replays.

*Its all good.


Thank You for your classy respond.

Regards
Iwa.

@

Its just too bad, that; Turkish media writer,journalist ets (of besiktas),
writed too many good things about Him.
There for, Besiktas fans get impress of what they read about it.

One of my mate is Besiktas fan, and he keep asked me about Cisse..
And, in bigsoccer,I deeply_believe what PSG fans can tell about their player ''cisse etc..''
there for I asked you guys.

Since you guys replayed about it,
now I can understand, what kind of player he is.

Thanks again.

[Gotham PSG]

the new kits are out
They're pretty good, except for the home red shorts
The away is sublime, short and jersey


Now, fashion aside, look at the picture
http://www.psg.fr/images/diaporama/7099.jpg
First of all, how about our two tourtereaux Rothen and Traore holding each other? :D
Second, Armand on the far left of the picture, almost incognito, without a shirt, lol, either he didn't take one, or they didn't give him any "no soup for you"

Well to finish up on Armand and Rothen, the more I'm thinking about it, the less I actually care that any of the two might leave us. In fact, I don't think it could be posing any big problem. I was a little scared we were following Nantes' footsteps by selling all our good players, but in fact I think our youngsters can take on the challenge successfully. I still don't want to see Berthod, but who knows, there might be an opening as janitor of the camp des loges.
I still wish we would sell Armand to a foreign club like Valence or Lazio, instead of Aulas

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

Well to finish up on Armand and Rothen, the more I'm thinking about it, the less I actually care that any of the two might leave us. In fact, I don't think it could be posing any big problem. I was a little scared we were following Nantes' footsteps by selling all our good players, but in fact I think our youngsters can take on the challenge successfully. I still don't want to see Berthod, but who knows, there might be an opening as janitor of the camp des loges.
I still wish we would sell Armand to a foreign club like Valence or Lazio, instead of Aulas

I really did not expect Armand to want to go to Lyon as it appears. He is a Saint-Etienne guy, though I suppose that doesn't mean a lot to him. After all, he likely misses the Champions League after playing in it with Nantes.

I think that Rothen and Armand aren't essential in a good team, though they are solid L1 performers, and the question is, who is there to replace them? I'm not at all convinced on Cebello Rodríguez and now that Belhadj/Akalé/Payet/Bonnart are off the market, it's not as if there's a plethora of left wingers around to fill in Rothen's shoes.

[ilv2]

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The closest thing to this he could get from psg fans would have been an angry mob :D

well, just wait a couple games ;)

As for Rothen and Armand, they'll provide the experience and skill needed if PSG wants to finish well - in that respect, i'll have to disagree and say that they are essential, especially for a team as 'delicate' at PSG. If they have actually found a way to shine here, in contrast to a billion other talented players that have simply crashed and burned (Kalou), then they've got the stuff.

No transfers yet besides Rozenhal to Newcastle (2.9 m pounds - really unambitious fee by PSG, shame).

We're being linked with Le Havre's U21 international Didier Digard (CB).

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

We're being linked with Le Havre's U21 international Didier Digard (CB).

I'm hoping Digard will come to Monaco, though I'll be happy for his sake if he goes to you all since he'll be a very good player, I think. Very solid guy à la Deschamps and a terrific guy to have in the clubhouse as well. I actually did a brief profile of him along with other Bleuets in that thread. I think he is from Paris, though, so you all may have the inside track in signing him.

[ilv2]

heh well the rumors are over, he actually signed a couple hours ago (contract for three years - 2.5 m euros)! :D

http://www.football365.fr/medias/foot/Football365_300x135/ligue_1/psg/56767_PSG_DIGARD_030707.jpg

Interview on football365.fr

L’ancien havrais Didier Digard, qui vient de signer trois ans au Paris Saint-Germain, a été présenté mardi à la presse. Agé de 21 ans, ce joueur a vocation défensive a de l’ambition à revendre.

Didier Digard, que ressentez-vous après avoir signé votre contrat avec le PSG ?
C’est vraiment un grand honneur. C’est un des plus grands clubs français. C’est un énorme plaisir. C’est je pense le rêve de tous les jeunes. C’est une partie d’un rêve qui se réalise et l’autre moitié reste à venir. L’autre moitié, bien sûr, sera de jouer.

Comment s’est déroulée la prise de contact avec le PSG ?
Très normalement. Ils m’ont observé à certains matchs. Ensuite, ils sont rentrés en contact avec le club pour pouvoir avoir des discussions avec moi et mes agents. C’est aussi ce que j’ai vraiment aimé, ils ont pris le temps de bien faire les choses et de beaucoup discuter. Je remercie les deux présidents.

Monaco, mais aussi des clubs anglais, étaient également intéressés par votre venue. Qu’est ce qui a fait pencher la balance en faveur de Paris ?
Il y a beaucoup de choses qui rentrent en compte. Le discours du coach est très important. Il m’a appelé et cela a fait pencher la balance. C’est quelqu’un de très agréable. C’est également un club mythique. Il y a vraiment une histoire malgré la jeunesse du club. Je veux faire partie de l’avenir.

La saison douloureuse vécue par le PSG ne vous a-t-elle pas fait réfléchir ?
Non pas du tout. Vous savez, j’ai connu la Ligue 2. Je n’ai pas peur des difficultés. Je sais très bien qu’on va rebondir dès cette saison et je ferai en sorte d’aider l’équipe comme je le peux.

A quoi vous attendez-vous sur le plan sportif ?
Comme tout joueur, à jouer le plus possible. Après c’est le coach qui décide mais je mettrai tout en œuvre pour apporter quelque chose à l’équipe. Je ne suis pas venu en espérant rester sur le banc. Je suis venu pour jouer. Je m’imposerai comme il se doit et je travaillerai pour cela.

A quel poste vous sentez-vous le plus à l’aise ?
Il n’y a pas de poste où je préfère évoluer. J’adore le foot. Je joue où je peux aider l’équipe. Je suis un joueur à vocation défensive, mais j’ai déjà joué milieu offensif sans être trop gêné puisque j’ai commencé en tant qu’attaquant. Mais malgré tout, j’ai plus une culture défensive.

Connaissiez-vous déjà le Parc des Princes ?
Non, j’ai mis les pieds pour la première fois au Parc avec Alain Roche mardi (Ndlr : le jour de sa signature). C’est exceptionnel. Sincèrement, c’est magnifique et j’ai hâte d’y jouer.

Connaissez-vous déjà certains joueurs du PSG ?
Oui, j’ai déjà côtoyé Rudy Haddad, Clément Chantôme ou Larrys Mabiala. Avec Rudy, une amitié s’est installée depuis longtemps et dès qu’on se voit on ne perd pas une occasion de discuter.

En quoi votre expérience de la Ligue 2 va-t-elle vous servir ?
La Ligue 2, c’est très difficile. C’est beaucoup de duels et de hargne. Cela fait du bien pour un jeune joueur de commencer par là. Personnellement, cela m’a enrichi. Et c’est une chose que je veux apporter au sein du groupe.

Avez-vous une référence en tant que joueur ?
Oui, j’ai une admiration pour Patrick Vieira. C’est ce qui se fait de mieux au poste de milieu défensif. C’est quelqu’un qui me laisse sans voix quand je le vois jouer. C’est magnifique ce qu’il fait.

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hope he does well - but i don't think the camara rumors are done yet since digard is new to the league and has a lot to learn. thanks for the heads up SuperSebGrimaldi

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

thanks for the heads up SuperSebGrimaldi

No prob, buddy, but call me Seb. :) Actually, I should be thanking you for informing me that he signed, as even though Monaco is my favorite club, PSG would be second, as I have relatives and friends from Paris who support them. And I'm also anti-Marseille. I hope Digard does well in a PSG shirt, although let's say diplomatically that I'm not the biggest fan of the maillots the team will be wearing this coming season. ;)

[ilv2]

ha cool man, looking forward to reading some more excellent contributions. as for the kits, well, no diplomacy needed because i think the disgust is universal!


Concerning Armand, Cayzac has made it fairly clear in an interview that Lyon will have a hard time getting him to leave:

"On ne discute pas avec Lyon. Sylvain Armand est un joueur du PSG et il le restera. On veut le garder. On lui a proposé une prolongation d'un an. Je ne fais pas d'obstruction de principe comme j'ai pu le lire, mais il restera. Il a un contrat. Je ne suis pas intéressé par un transfert. Je ne regarde pas une proposition quand je n'ai pas envie de vendre. Ce n'est pas du tout du mépris par rapport à Lyon. Ils peuvent proposer ce qu'ils souhaitent, c'est leur droit, mais il n'y a pas du tout de négociations. On n'ira pas au bras de fer car c'est un joueur bien élevé. Il m'a dit et redit qu'il était bien à Paris. Il n'est pas question pour moi de faire un « mano à mano » avec Lyon. Je défends le club et j'estime que pour le club il est préférable que Sylvain Armand reste. Ce n'est pas compliqué. Après il y a des déclarations, des menaces, des intimidations. Je ne suis pas sensible à un ultimatum lancé par M.Aulas. J'ai même lu qu'il y avait une proposition qui allait partir à mes actionnaires. Ça me fait sourire. Il n'arrivera pas à me court-circuiter. Cela fait rire aussi mes actionnaires. Ils ont autre chose à faire et ils me font confiance. Il y a une parfaite unité au niveau du club"
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damn, someone give the guy a medal already

[ilv2]

according to maxifoot, parma made an offer for mendy, but the player is refusing to speak with any club other than those from the premiership (i.e. $$$).

[guignol]

according to maxifoot, parma made an offer for mendy, but the player is refusing to speak with any club other than those from the premiership (i.e. $$$).after all, he is ballon de plomb! ça va les chevilles bernard?

[ilv2]

eh, however merited, the award was a little unfortunate especially given the timing - i.e. his dad passed away. but that said, the sooner he and kalou make their way out of paris, the better. at least then, the club won't start thinking that they're the best options available!

hellebuyck has been transfered to nice

« Nice est un bon club de Ligue 1. Je veux me relancer complètement après une expérience douloureuse à Paris. Je connais le coach, il me connaît, j'espère que la mayonnaise prendra et que je pourrais reprendre mon envol » www.ogcnice.com

ouch

So far it's been
3 Departs (Rozenhal, Cisse, Hellebuyck)
1 Recruit (Digard)

pancrate has been punished for showing up late to preseason training. DAMNIT, we still have pancrate on our payroll???

[Gotham PSG]

Digard is apparently a good player that many believe will find his place in the EdF in a few years. Well we've ruined many players before him, let's see if he can make it
The question is where he will be playing, many see him as a replacement for Rozehnal, and not Cisse, since they think Chantome and Mulumbu will stay in the midfield. Some think Yepes has high chances of leaving (anyone watching the Copa America? It's not as much his fault as the whole Colombian team), and that Armand will shift to the axis. Well who knows, it depends on who else they buy

Now, for DD. First of all, I thought Didier was a dead name, I personally have met only old Didiers, not a single young one.
Second, he apparently had a kid at age 16! Damn, now that's a sign of maturity.
And looking at his face and his leather jacket, he looks like a Russian skinhead, lol
So he's either a dumb brute, or a poor kid with a heart of gold

[ilv2]

if yepes leaves, then we'll definitely be in for another cb, rather than probably. Even if Armand can play in central defense, PLG will then have to look for two fullbacks, one on each flank in order to beef up the defense. Since we're already linked with Camara, and he's trying to twist arms to quit ASSE, I think it's far more likely that we'll bring in both a right back and another center back before the end of summer. That leaves a replacement for Cisse, a decent right winger, and possibly a striker left on the shopping list.

adding to the list of departs and loans:
Baning has been loaned out to Sedan, while Dja Djedje has been sold to Grenoble. Additionally Cousin (forgot about him), has joined up with Angers and Piètre is without a club after the club opted to not offer him another contract

coming back from loans are: carlos bueno, rudy haddad, and pancrate.

[Gotham PSG]

it is now official and signed, Armand stays until 2011

unless if somebody puts 20 million on the table, lol

[Allez Lyonnais]

I thought you guys were having a garage sale.

[mpeabody]

Funny, considering Lyon seem to be selling off as well...

Abidal
Malouda
Wiltord

I'm sure there are more.:D

[Allez Lyonnais]

I mean really. What happend to "nobody is untransferable"?

[Inara]

Lyon are always having a garage sale. It's a fact of life.

Glad to see that Armand is staying at PSG though. I'm hoping to see the club challenge for a top spot next season. :)