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Brazil´s Geovanni signs for Hull
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| 2008-07-05 16:54:46 |  |
LONDON (AFP) - Brazil international Geovanni has joined newly-promoted Hull City, the English Premier League side announced Saturday.
The 28-year-old midfielder has signed a two-year contract with the Tigers after being released on a free transfer by Premier League rivals Manchester City at the end of last season. Geovanni cost Barcelona 11 million pounds (22 million dollars) in 2001 but failed to become a regular with the Spanish side. He then went on loan to Benfica before returning to Brazil. He joined City on a free transfer from Cruzeiro last year but failed to earn a regular spot at Eastlands. But Hull, preparing for their first season in English football's top flight, believe Geovanni is the man for them. "He's got a very good track record so I think he'll be an excellent signing for us," assistant manager Brian Horton told BBC Radio Humberside. "We've heard a lot about him and spoken to quite a few people, but we saw him ourselves so we know the player." Geovanni's arrival follows the permanent signing of striker Craig Fagan, who rejoined the Tigers on loan last season, from Derby County earlier in the week. Hull were the last of the promoted teams to secured their Premier League place after beating Bristol City 1-0 in May's play-off final at Wembley. |
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rawadkhalil July 5th, 2008 20:35
brazilian players are now not great players as they were 4 or 5 years ago.NANDO71 July 5th, 2008 21:09
there still alot better than beckham who is probably one of the most over rated player everBesTalentScout July 6th, 2008 05:26
nandoi agree, Beckham won't be half as famous if he looks like Ronaldinho and if his wife isn't Posh Spice...........
Giorgio July 6th, 2008 08:11
TalentScout,That is funny !!!! And you have hit the nail right on the head !!!
Tontodonati July 6th, 2008 12:24
Giorgio. is this player's name Geovanni or Giovanni? For a moment, considering the number of posts, I thought he was an Italian player. I must admit you guys know a lot of unknown players. It's a sort of contradiction. For the benefit of Ajax72 and Bes TalentScout, I will explain: How can someone unknown be known?