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DingDong · 18-08-2004, 07:17 AM

Nunez - He's here
Liverpool have completed the signing of Antonio Nunez from Real Madrid on a three year contract.
The 25 year old right sided midfielder trained with his new team-mates at Melwood today after passing a medical.

Nunez, who made 10 appearances for Real Madrid last season, has signed in at Anfield as part of the deal which took Michael Owen in the opposite direction last week, although he has revealed he would have been Liverpool bound even if Owen had stayed on Merseyside.

"Even if Owen hadn't signed for Madrid, I already had an offer from Liverpool and I knew that the manager was keen to sign me, which is something to be proud of," he said.

"Last season, I found out how hard it would be to play at Real and I know Liverpool will be the same, but I hope to get some more minutes on the pitch.

"It is never going to be satisfactory leaving the best team in the world, but playing for Liverpool is a dream come true for any player."

He has been allocated squad number 12 and could be in line to make his debut this weekend against Manchester City.

Nunez started his football career with Spanish outfit San Federico before joining nearby third division side CD La Rozas.

In 2001 he was spotted by Real Madrid - the team he idolised as a boy - and scored twice in 24 reserve games in his first season with the Spanish giants.

The following season he struck nine more goals for the reserves before finally earning a place in the first team squad for the 2003-04 campaign.

He made a dream start for Madrid as he netted an equaliser on his debut to secure a 1-1 draw with Villareal in September 2003.

Nunez becomes Rafael Benitez's second signing since taking over as Liverpool manager following the arrival of Josemi last month.

18-08-2004, 07:17 AM	#52 (permalink)
DingDong TS Member Favourite Team: Liverpool FC DingDong is Offline Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 774 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: -191	Nunez - He's here Liverpool have completed the signing of Antonio Nunez from Real Madrid on a three year contract. The 25 year old right sided midfielder trained with his new team-mates at Melwood today after passing a medical. Nunez, who made 10 appearances for Real Madrid last season, has signed in at Anfield as part of the deal which took Michael Owen in the opposite direction last week, although he has revealed he would have been Liverpool bound even if Owen had stayed on Merseyside. "Even if Owen hadn't signed for Madrid, I already had an offer from Liverpool and I knew that the manager was keen to sign me, which is something to be proud of," he said. "Last season, I found out how hard it would be to play at Real and I know Liverpool will be the same, but I hope to get some more minutes on the pitch. "It is never going to be satisfactory leaving the best team in the world, but playing for Liverpool is a dream come true for any player." He has been allocated squad number 12 and could be in line to make his debut this weekend against Manchester City. Nunez started his football career with Spanish outfit San Federico before joining nearby third division side CD La Rozas. In 2001 he was spotted by Real Madrid - the team he idolised as a boy - and scored twice in 24 reserve games in his first season with the Spanish giants. The following season he struck nine more goals for the reserves before finally earning a place in the first team squad for the 2003-04 campaign. He made a dream start for Madrid as he netted an equaliser on his debut to secure a 1-1 draw with Villareal in September 2003. Nunez becomes Rafael Benitez's second signing since taking over as Liverpool manager following the arrival of Josemi last month. __________________ Cryuff: "Liverpool fans' YNWA sent shivers down my spine."