[Pat Murphy]

Getafe Welcome Diaz and Ustari

Los Azulones make their fifth and sixth summer signings as they welcome 'Cata' Diaz and Oscar Ustari to the Coliseum, all the way from Argentina...

Getafe have dipped into the transfer market once more and surfaced with two more Argentinian imports. One, a central defender, is set to replace Alexis Ruano in the Geta back line, while the other, a goalkeeper, has a role much less clear.

Centre-back Daniel 'Cata' Diaz arrives from Boca Juniors with a 6m Euro price tag and a wealth of experience. Currently serving Argentina in the Copa America, the 28 year old began his career at Rosario Central before playing for Cruz Azul, Colon and finally the Boquita.

Diaz has three caps for Argentina but has yet to play a competitive game for his country. International coach Basile knows him well from their time together at Colon, and regards Daniel as a dependable player. This is just what Getafe need as they seek to replace Alexis Ruano, who has signed for Valencia for around 6 million euros in a part-exchange deal.

The other signing is not expected to slot straight into the first team - an obvious situation when "Pato" Abbondanzieri is your goalkeeper. Instead, youngster Oscar Ustari may well be loaned out for his first season in Spain.

The stopper, who turned 21 yesterday, has signed from Independiente for an undisclosed fee. Part of the 2006 Argentina World Cup squad, he's extremely experienced at youth level, having won the 2005 Football World Youth Championship with the albiceleste.

While "Zamora" (Liga goalkeeper of the year) Pato Abbondanzieri is set to keep his place for the new campaign, Ustari is seen as one for the future and could be blooded with a rival club. There should be no shortage of clubs willing to try him, as he's seen as hot property: the likes of Barcelona failed to land Ustari despite a long-running transfer saga.

from Goal.com

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=344166


Oscar Ustari the special one has ended up signing for Getafe which was suprising but he'll probably be available on loan next season. Also 'Cata' Diaz sounds like a good signing to replace Alexis. 2 ambitious signings by Getafe who will be skint now.