Transfers and Rumors

[Bolivianfuego]

Whaaaa??? Botero is dumb if he goes to the sec. division. Hes better off staying at Bolivar.....

I remember hearing too that Juve' are trying to make their team only italian like Chivas with mexicans, they are trying to buy big Italian players and young stars like G. Rossi at Villareal...

I really would love for Reyes to go to italy though.

[sergtp]

Wait!!! Isn't Leon FC the team that's getting promoted to the Mexican first division this year? I heard that somewhere.

[Eber1990]

Yes, Leaon FC won the title so they're going to "la liga" next year, that's still a bad move for Botero tho cuz they're pretty much gonna be the weaker team in the league. :(

[sergtp]

Yes, Leaon FC won the title so they're going to "la liga" next year, that's still a bad move for Botero tho cuz they're pretty much gonna be the weaker team in the league. :(

Are you forgetting about San Luis? They got promoted to the first division two seasons ago and now just look at what they have done, first qualified to the libertadores. El camello Botero is now a leon Fc player and let's hope that they become the next San Luis.

[Bolivianfuego]

Actually now that it was mentioned that they are getting promoted, they are a good side and i doubt they will be relegated next season. They i believe are tring to get Davino, and Botero. Leon i remember in the late 90s was pretty good, so i change my mind and say this isnt a bad move on his part, now knowing that they are moving up.

[invein]

I feel a tad better if Leon is really going up a division. If not, Botero should be banned from the NT! Because, I don't now how playing in second division would be better than playing in Bolivar, unless it's for the money.

[1MADDOG]

Botero is doing well for himself. I'm happy for him. We need him in the National team so I hope he gets called upon in future nat games.

I can't believe the depth we have in Forwards for the National team! I'm excited! I can't believe the (lack of) depth we have in Midfield and defense though.

[MrNiloBraun]

Abdon Reyes
http://www.la-razon.com/Versiones/20081204_006476/nota_252_723983.htm

"El futbolista, consultado sobre su futuro, reconoció que la posibilidad de ir al América de México se descartó por la incorporación del chileno Jean Beausejeur la semana pasada y que “no quiero dejar pasar más opciones"

"Aunque esta vez parece que será diferente, porque la propuesta del agente argentino es cederlo la próxima temporada a un club argentino o italiano"

So he wont be going to Mexico, but it sounds like he's either off to Argentina(ugh) or Europe(Italy, Germany)

[Bolivianfuego]

I wonder what teams in argentina are interested?? But germany and italy is where he should go, screw salary.

[sergtp]

http://www.unitel.tv/site/index.php?contenido=deporte
Looks like Juve really wants him, I thought it was bs, but apparently it's an actual chance he has. Good luck!!!!

[MrNiloBraun]

From everything I've read, heard, and speculated Reyes has/had offers from

Germany - A bundesliga side wants him, however, they want him during next years summer transfer and not in January. Reyes is not willing to wait the 6 months so bundesliga is out of the question.

Mexico - He had an offer from America, but Reyes did not want to make a quick decision and was buying his time weighing all options. America moved ahead and signed a Chilean player instead. Mexico is out of the question.

Argentina - His agent has said a very likely scenario is Reyes getting loaned out to an Argentina team. This leads me to believe some bigger club wants to buy him but wants to see him play in a tougher competition than the Bolivian league first. The only clubs in Argentina who I think could pay the minimum 1million transfer are Boca and River, and that might even be too much for them. It would be a sort of audition for the big club. Or they want him more for the summer season but want to secure his services now and loan him out to Argentina until summer.

Qatar - Some Qatari sheikh wants to buy Reyes for his club. IMO this is the least likely scenario, no chance Reyes goes to Qatar unless the money is insultingly good, and he's greeted by an oasis of middle eastern beauties.

Italy - We've heard from the beginning of an Italian side looking hard at Reyes, most mentioned team has been Juventus. I highly doubt it for the reasons I've mentioned before. I would love to be wrong though.

IMO he's going to either Italy/Argentina and Qatar is his safety. Then again negotiations could fall apart or the Italian club gets cold feet and Reyes stays at Bolivar. Wouldn't be the end of the world since he'll have the Bundesliga option in the summer if he maintains his form.

PS: can anyone confirm or deny that the hack known as Leonel Reyes is his brother, oh the irony.

[Bolivianfuego]

Yes i am pretty sure that is his brother.

But yes, i hope he stays in Bolivar, and Avoids Qatar. A loan wouldnt be bad, but if that were to happen, who would loan him out? Bolivar? I rather see him play in germany, but Juventus... i doubt he goes there even though that would be a dream for me and many bolivians to see one of us in a Juve' jersey! The rumor has been though that Juve is trying to form a all Italian team letting their Foreign talents go or sell them off.

[1MADDOG]

Good Post Nilo.

I don't imagine Juve going with a full italian club; too competitive of a league. It's possible, but they would need all players from the national team, and the top youths in the country. They would need more then triple their current pay role.

I don't imagine that happening. Other teams don't want to let their home grown italian players go, and then there sponsorship issues. Not happening.

[vivabolivar]

Patience is a virtue, and let's hope Reyes has that virtue. Comming from the player, that these teams are interested in him, means that he has been getting calls. If that's the case then I hope he is patient in making his move. Good thing he turned down America. Nothing like the argentinian league to toughen players up. ALmost all the players I can remember that went to Germany from Argentina, succeeded. With the exception of Andres De'Alessandro, everyone has fared well. THen transfer from the bundesliga to other leagues has been very good too. If he gets loaned to Argentina for just a season, then he might not fully benefit. I would hope that if he plays consistently in a team like Estudiantes, Boca o River, and succeeds then for sure Juve and Bayern are a possibility.

On a seperate note, Botero goes to Leon. From what I can see the team is not in the first division and needs to finish the clausura to make it there next season. Let's hope he takes them there and crushes the big names there. I think the Mexican league is not only for Chivas, Cruz Azul or America anymore. Look what Jaguares did there when they were promoted. He signed already, now let's hope he succeeds.

[Bolivianfuego]

More news coming out on Botero, this time its his salary and his transfer fee:


Botero se va a México por 800 mil dólares

El paceño estará ligado al club León, de la segunda división del fútbol mexicano, por un año y medio. De acuerdo con los datos de periodistas aztecas, su salario será de entre $us 35 y 40 mil.

La transferencia del delantero Joaquín Botero al club León de Guanajuato se realizará por un monto cercano a los 800 mil dólares, según el periodista Cristopher Rivera, del diario Excelsior de la capital mexicana.
De acuerdo con los datos recogidos por Rivera, el empresario Valente Aguirre, quien compró la franquicia del León y quiere llevar al ariete paceño a México, pagará “aproximadamente 800 mil dólares por Botero, pues Valente tiene pensado llevar a jugadores reconocidos al primer equipo”.

Botero estará ligado al elenco que juega en la segunda división del balompié azteca por un año y medio. “Ellos me llamarán para ver el día en el que me incorporo al equipo. No firmé nada, admito que el acuerdo fue de palabra, pero todavía no puedo decir que es algo oficial porque sabemos que no es así”, sostuvo el actual atacante de Bolívar, quien afirmó que para retornar a México desechó posibilidades en Argentina y Polonia.

Al ser consultados sobre el monto que recibirá el goleador solamente esbozó una sonrisa.
Respecto a los detalles de la permanencia de Botero en la quinta ciudad del país norteamericano, se conoció que el sueldo mensual del jugador será de entre 35 y 40 mil dólares, según Francisco Vela, periodista del diario El Milenio. “Cuando Botero jugaba en Pumas ganaba entre 50 y 60 mil dólares, ahora, como se trata de un equipo de la B, ganaría entre 35 y 40 mil dólares, eso de acuerdo con un reportaje que hicimos”, sostuvo el reportero de Guanajuato.

El artillero irá para integrar el plantel que jugará el Clausura 2009, gracias a las gestiones del ex mundialista Carlos Trucco.

El atacante nacional tiene contrato con la Academia hasta el 31 de diciembre de este año. “El jugador cumplió con Bolívar y seguramente se lo agradeceremos en una despedida”, afirmó Guido Loayza, presidente del club paceño que pelea el pase a la final de la serie Play Off de la Liga.

El León es uno de los equipos que lucha por el ascenso. “El próximo año el campeonato se jugará en tres grupos y los nuevos directivos quieren que el equipo suba”, afirmó el periodista Vela.

Aguirre, quien será en nuevo propietario de León, ya confirmó al mexicano Víctor Manuel Vucetich en la dirección técnica.

“Conversamos con el nuevo presidente y por lo que me comentó ya hay fichajes. Ya están seguros Joaquín Botero y Duilio Davino como refuerzos”, le dijo el DT al portal de internet am.com.mx.

El club León

Fundación
El cuadro de Guanajuato fue fundado el 20 de agosto de 1944, es uno de los equipos más reconocidos y con más trayectoria de la ciudad mexicana.

El rival
El rival histórico del León es el club Irapuato. “Existe mucha rivalidad entre ambos equipos, es el gran clásico de este sector”, dijo el periodista Francisco Vela.


Entrevista a: Joaquín Botero
Delantero del club Bolívar

Volver a jugar en México es un lindo desafío

Joaquín Botero Vaca cumplirá su deseo de volver al fútbol mexicano. Si no sucede nada raro jugará en el León de la segunda división. Para él es un desafío, aun cuando no juegue en primera.

¿Jugar en segunda división te motiva igual que estar en la primera?
Sí, ¿por qué no?, el León está armando, es un equipo muy competitivo, en los últimos años peleó cosas importantes pero no tuvo la suerte de ascender. Ahora se puede dar.

Pero, segunda no es lo mismo que el profesionalismo...
Allá es tan competitiva como la primera. Si es que no sucede nada será la segunda vez que juego en la división de ascenso, ya lo hice una vez el 98 con Municipal en la “A”, ahora en el fútbol mexicano. Es un lindo desafío, además se va a conformar un plantel competitivo.

¿Qué es lo que falta?
Una última comunicación, pero no creo que surja algún problema. Lo importante es que se fijaron en mí, tengo la chance de jugar en México de nuevo, pero también quisiera lograr algo con Bolívar.

¿La propuesta económica fue determinante para tu decisión?
Creo que sí, voy a ganar lo mismo que en el Pumas, lo que me dará cierta tranquilidad en el futuro.

¿No era mejor que te quedes para conquistar algo con Bolívar?
El fútbol es así. Ahora mi objetivo es dar lo mejor para ganar el Play Off, creo que estamos en camino.

[MrNiloBraun]

Looks likely that Raldes is done in Saudi Arabia
http://www.eldeber.com.bo/2008/2008-12-09/vernotadeportes.php?id=081208235301

"Lo voy a decidir en los próximos días"

"Fuentes cercanas al capitán de la selección aseguran que la decisión de dejar el club árabe es porque no está conforme con la nueva vida en un país de costumbres diferentes a las suyas"

Shocker that his family can't adjust to life in Saudi Arabia. As we mentioned before the transfer, the writing was on the wall for this one. I bet his wife didn't know she's not allowed to drive or be out by herself until she was there, I'm sure she loved having no one to talk to.

Says he might go to Argentina, I hope not, even if it's for a "big club"

[CHICO13]

Looks likely that Raldes is done in Saudi Arabia
http://www.eldeber.com.bo/2008/2008-12-09/vernotadeportes.php?id=081208235301

"Lo voy a decidir en los próximos días"

"Fuentes cercanas al capitán de la selección aseguran que la decisión de dejar el club árabe es porque no está conforme con la nueva vida en un país de costumbres diferentes a las suyas"

Shocker that his family can't adjust to life in Saudi Arabia. As we mentioned before the transfer, the writing was on the wall for this one. I bet his wife didn't know she's not allowed to drive or be out by herself until she was there, I'm sure she loved having no one to talk to.


Or go to church or have a drink or go to the movies, etc etc....

[vivabolivar]

Nacho Garcia is out, in the meantime, from the coaches graces. He has lost his starting job and is seeing less and less time. If The coach doesnt play him, we might finally see him get transfered to Germany as has been speculated the last couple of years. This is reported by El Deber.

[sergtp]

About Nacho, Germany has always been a possibility, but i read that AEK Athens has been looking to add him to their line up and just might do it in the winter transfer window.

[MarcoM3]

Yes i am pretty sure that is his brother.

They are not brothers. Leonel (Lito) Reyes is 100% paceño, even after the nose job he got a couple of years ago. Abdon Reyes was born and raised in Tarija.

On another note, Botero is going to Leon of Guanajuato, which did NOT move up to the big mexican league. He will be playing in the 2nd division until he gets picked up by another team or Leon moves up (very unlikely given the other teams with much more realistic chances, like Irapuato, Dorados, Queretaro F.C., Jaguares).