Recoba to Qatar? - Page 4 - TalkSoccer

**D-Kin** · 09-05-2007, 10:22 PM

In fairness though Recoba isn't really a 'striker', I just don't think he's the type of player Roma need right now.

**D-Kin** · 21-05-2007, 10:31 PM

He wants Roma.
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**D-Kin** · 30-05-2007, 01:11 AM

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Inter striker Alvaro Recoba has confirmed that this will probably be his final season with the San Siro outfit.

“The match against Torino could have been my last with Inter,” said the Uruguayan flop. “Perhaps this is the best solution…

“Even though I haven’t made a decision yet, I think it’s time to move on. But I will not join another Italian club as playing against Inter would be impossible for me.”

Recoba, who last week hinted that he would be open to a Roma move, is now expected to play in Spain next season.

Atletico Madrid are the new frontrunners to sign him, especially if they lose star striker Fernando Torres this summer.

El Chino, who joined the Nerazzurri in 1997, has only appeared sporadically this season and is eager for more playing time elsewhere despite his status as a Massimo Moratti favourite.

Recoba, once one of the highest paid players in world football, has been a massive disappointment over the years.

Despite working under a host of different Coaches at the club, he’s never been able to live up to his potential.

His best spell in the top flight arguably came during a six-month loan spell at Venezia in 1999 when he scored 10 goals in 19 games.

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**Jager** · 30-05-2007, 01:29 AM

Channel 4 can be very cruel with their words and such. There is no need for the cheap shot.

But there will be a lot of big clubs in the league next season, he will find a home.

**D-Kin** · 30-05-2007, 01:31 AM

Well if he doesn't want to play for another Italian team where will he go?

I can't see any Engliah clubs taking a gamble on him, maybe Spain.....

**Jager** · 30-05-2007, 01:33 AM

nah, he'll play in Italy. For the right price, he is well worth the effort to sign. I don't think he is done, he just has to remain healthy.

**D-Kin** · 30-05-2007, 01:35 AM

I thought he'd play in Italy as well until I read his recent comments.

There'll be a lot of teams interested though for sure.

**D-Kin** · 30-05-2007, 11:35 AM

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Novellino also had words of praise for Inter’s Alvaro Recoba, a player who truly came to life during his six-month spell with Venezia in the late 90s under the guidance of ‘Monzon’.

“I would have brought him with me in every team I worked for,” added the tactician. “Unfortunately money has always represented the main problem.”

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**D-Kin** · 03-06-2007, 09:53 PM

Recoba wants to join Novellino at Torino (what a surprise

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**Jager** · 04-06-2007, 05:15 AM

That's cool, Torino must improve over the summer or they will not make it next season. Recoba can help them if he stays healthy.

Forza_Roma · 04-06-2007, 02:13 PM

That would be a good spot for him. Give them some more experience up front.

**D-Kin** · 06-06-2007, 12:41 PM

Atletico Madrid and Sevilla have made offers.
tribalfootball.com - Inter Milan's Recoba fields Sevilla, Atletico Madrid offers

**D-Kin** · 06-06-2007, 12:42 PM

However, Walter Novellino has taken over at Torino so my guess is that Recoba will favour that move.

Forza_Roma · 07-06-2007, 01:16 AM

Sevilla need that extra bit of quality if they intend on winning the league. Don't think he will go there though.

**D-Kin** · 12-06-2007, 12:15 PM

It appears he's close to signing for Atletico Madrid.
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