|
- 帖子
- 9063
- 精華
- 2
- 威望
- 265
- 魅力
- 0
- 讚好
- 0
- 性別
- 男
|
9#
發表於 2004-9-1 03:42 PM
| 顯示全部帖子
Angulo Not Joining Arsenal
Angulo Not Joining Arsenal
Concern about whether he would be able to settle in London was one of the main reasons for Miguel Angel Angulo turning down a move to Arsenal, according to the player's agent.
The Valencia striker looked all set to sign a four-year contract with the Premiership champions on Monday after travelling to England for a medical.
But the 27-year-old, despite revealing his admiration for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, was not convinced that the move was the right one and decided against penning a deal.
Angulo's agent Jose Luis Tamargo said: "Angulo didn't feel he had the sufficient strength for a change of lifestyle.
"Fear overcame him that he could not fit in at Arsenal nor with the English lifestyle.
"He felt that this could affect his performance on the pitch. He had doubts before signing the contract and he believes that the best thing to do was not to commit to something that you are not completely convinced about."
Angulo has one year left on his contract with Valencia and it seems he is now keen to stay at the Mestalla, although he has yet to sign a new deal with the Spanish champions.
"Angulo has not agreed a contract extension with Valencia," said Tamargo. "The player is currently in London, taking some time to reflect.
"He has an ongoing contract with Valencia and he wants to return there because his life is there."
Angulo, who was a regular member of Rafael Benitez's highly-successful side in recent seasons, has been linked with a move away from Valencia throughout the summer after failing to agree a contract extension with the club.
"Everything was done (for a move to Arsenal), we had the club's agreement, the player's agreement, he even passed his medical," said Tamargo.
"He didn't play in the European Supercup final because he was determined to move to Arsenal.
"It's difficult to explain why he has taken such a drastic decision and we are sorry for Arsenal.
"We thank them for their understanding because, above all, happiness is more important at times than anything else in life, and in this case Angulo has followed his heart." |
-
-
040829100344.jpg (25.7 KB)
閱讀權限: 10
|
