#20 José Ernesto Sosa - Page 2 - TalkSoccer

**Oliver_Kahn** · 01-03-2007, 02:03 PM

Now you understand my concern over this deal, right ?

I'm not into this signing, at all.

**Trim** · 03-03-2007, 08:28 PM

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Sosa kommt am Montag

Die Verpflichtung von Jose Ernesto Sosa durch den FC Bayern (fcbayern.de berichtete) rückt immer näher. Wie Uli Hoeneß am Rande des Bundligaspiels des Rekordmeisters in Berlin bestätigte, wird der 21 Jahre alte Argentinier am kommenden Montag in München zur sportmedizinischen Untersuchung erwartet. Danach soll Sosa seinen Vertrag beim FCB unterschreiben.

Sosa arrives on Monday

The transfer of Jose Ernesto Sosa is almost perfect. As Uli Hoeness confirmed in Berlin, the 21-year-old argentinian is expected to arrive on Monday in Munich, to complete the medical test.
Afterwards, Sosa is expected to put his signature in the contract.

(Translated from German to English by: T-Red)

**Oliver_Kahn** · 03-03-2007, 08:30 PM

Don't know what to say, but I should give him the benefit of the doubt.

I've just learned from transfermarket.de, that Sosa isn'r a playmaker, he is a right winger.

**Trim** · 03-03-2007, 08:40 PM

Well, you didn't know? Hoeness already sees him as a replacement for Deisler.

**Oliver_Kahn** · 03-03-2007, 08:43 PM

I thought he was an AM.

Now I'm completely against this, why another right winger ?

We have already signed Hamit and Schweini can play RM.

We should had signed a left winger!

**Oliver_Kahn** · 06-03-2007, 02:29 PM

The board of FC Bayern München has today (Tuesday March 6th) secured the services of Argentinian international Jose Ernesto Sosa.

The signing of the 21-year-old midfielder from Estudiantes de La Plata comes after he completed medical tests in Munich on Monday.

Contract until 2011

Sosa has signed a four-year contract with the club. He will officially join Bayern on July 1st 2007, with his contract running until June 30th 2011.

**Trim** · 06-03-2007, 06:33 PM

Bayern have officially announced the signing of Argentine starlet Jose Ernesto Sosa from Estudiantes de La Plata for an undisclosed transfer fee. The 21-year-old Argentine put his name to a four-year contract in Munich on Tuesday, committing himself to the club from 1 July this year until 30 June 2011. The deal was completed after the player passed a final medical conducted by Dr. Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt on Monday.

"I'm delighted I've finally arrived here at Bayern. It's a dream move for any player," Sosa declared after stepping off the plane in Munich on Monday afternoon. The 1,79 metre / 5 ft 11 in, 79 kg / 174 lb midfielder currently plies his trade for Argentine top-flight outfit Estudiantes, where he signed professional forms after coming up through the youth ranks.

Club, then country

Sosa is now looking to take the next step in his career by establishing himself on the European stage. "Bayern are one of the best clubs in the world, a huge name with an outstanding team," the player declared. The technically gifted schemer, nicknamed Little Prince at home, is regarded by general manager Uli Hoeneß as the natural successor to Sebastian Deisler on the right side of midfield. However, the player is also equally at home in the hole behind the strikers or on the left side of the field.

After appending his signature to the new contract on Tuesday, Sosa took a tour of the Allianz Arena before setting off back to Argentina, where he is scheduled to attend a national squad seminar for the first time. "I've passed two career milestones in the space of a week," the overjoyed 21-year-old commented. Sosa follows Jan Schlaudraff (Alemannia Aachen) and Hamit Altintop (Schalke 04) as Bayern's third confirmed signing for the new season.

**Trim** · 22-06-2007, 04:44 PM

It has been confirmed officially, Sosa will be wearing the number 20 shirt, previously worn by Hasan Salihamidzic.

**Oliver_Kahn** · 22-06-2007, 07:15 PM

He'll be a worthy #20. I expect big things from him

**Vargas_4** · 22-06-2007, 11:14 PM

Yup. He's very promising.

BlackNess · 23-06-2007, 06:20 AM

so he is not going to be loaned ??

**Trim** · 23-06-2007, 08:57 AM

^ Of course not.

BlackNess · 23-06-2007, 09:20 AM

ok ... so he will be waiting for his chance next season ...

toni87 · 24-06-2007, 10:04 AM

i heard he is a good player. lets wait and see! i have a feeling he can produce goods for bayern!

**Trim** · 03-07-2007, 11:36 AM

José Ernesto Sosa comes across as an exceptionally friendly fellow. The 22-year-old newcomer has greeted everyone he has met since arriving at Bayern with a broad smile, an attribute on display last Sunday evening as he joined his new team-mates for his first communal dinner at the Cafe Deco high on Hong Kong peak.

A couple of hours earlier, Sosa made his debut in Munich colours when he covered the first 45 minutes against Sao Paulo, before coach Ottmar Hitzfeld withdrew the "weary" player. There was little trace of tiredness by the evening. "I'm very pleased I've played my first match with my new team-mates," he told fcbayern.de.

Around the world in two planes

Sosa set off for a new life in Germany at 6 pm local time on Wednesday evening with a flight to Europe from Buenos Aires. On Friday, he completed his first training session at the Säbener Strasse, before boarding another jet for the trip to the Far East. "I've sat in planes for more than 24 hours over the last three days," he revealed, "if I was in Buenos Aires, I'd be getting up about now, but it's almost bedtime here." Little wonder that the midfielder became weary during the match.

Nevertheless, his first half display was promising to say the least. "He started extremely well," Hitzfeld agreed. In common with fellow new faces Klose and Altintop, Sosa met expectations, the coach added.

Demichelis as confidant

"He's quick, a good dribbler, technically able and capable of playing precise passes," general manager Uli Hoeneß observed. Sosa was also a specialist at set pieces for former club Estudiantes de la Plata. "Free-kicks are definitely one of my strengths," the 22-year-old reported, "and my favoured position is attacking midfield, left or right, I really don't mind."

He is committed to learning German as quickly as possible. "I'm aware of the responsibility involved with playing for Bayern Munich, one of the greatest clubs in the world. After the transfer was finalised, I immediately started a German course. I hope I can get up to speed very quickly now I'm here," he remarked, in Spanish for the time being.

Thrilled by Allianz Arena

Fellow countryman Martin Demichelis has been tasked with helping Sosa settle in Munich and play a full part in team matters. "I know the difficulties of moving from Argentina to Germany," Micho remarked. "I'm hoping the other South Americans and I can help him find his feet." Jose's plan for the coming week includes finding permanent accommodation, as he is currently quartered in a hotel.

He has already paid a visit to the Allianz Arena, and was clearly impressed by what he saw. "It's a really amazing stadium. I'm already looking forward to playing there for the first time."