Carlos Alberto [loaned to Botafogo] - Page 2 - TalkSoccer

**Trim** · 14-07-2007, 12:06 PM

Despite some last minute doubts, Werder Bremen have confirmed the transfer of midfielder Carlos Alberto.

The Brazilian has signed for €7.8 million and becomes the most expensive signing in the club’s history.

The 22 year old believes he will have no trouble settling in at his new club. "I have already played with Diego and Hugo Almeida. I know Naldo as we are good friends."

Alberto, who won the Champions League while at Porto in 2004, is looking forward to his time in Bremen. "Even when I played at Porto I heard a lot about the club. Werder have a very good team which represents success.

"I know that I have to work and train hard in order to fulfil the expectations of the coach and the fans."

Werder become the Brazilian’s fourth club. He started his career at Fluminense before moving to Europe with Porto. A year later he returned to Brazil with Corinthians. Last season he was loaned out to Fluminense where he scored 6 goals in 20 appearances.

Goal.com - Germany - Werder Bremen Complete Carlos Alberto Deal

**Trim** · 14-07-2007, 12:07 PM

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The Brazilian has signed for €7.8 million and becomes the most expensive signing in the club’s history.

**Oliver_Kahn** · 14-07-2007, 12:08 PM

That is definately a joke, Carlos Alberto won't even start for Werder..

**Trim** · 14-07-2007, 12:09 PM

Carlos Alberto will be donning a Werder Bremen jersey in the future. All parties involved in the transfer met on Friday (July 13th) to finalise the deal on the Brazilian's move to Bremen and over the next few days the formalities will be completed.

Alberto passed his fitness test in Bremen on Thursday and signed on the dotted line Friday afternoon.

Off to training camp

A guest player permit issued by the German government will allow the 22 year old Brazilian to join his new team mates in their training camp and take part in friendly matches. Alberto and Werder managing director Klaus Allofs will travel together to the training camp in Bad Ragaz.

Born in Rio de Janeiro and named Carlos Alberto Gomes de Jesus, the midfielder is now looking forward to coming to Germany and putting on a Werder uniform.

"When I was playing for Porto, the name Werder meant something to me. I heard a lot about the club. Werder are a strong team, they're successful and seem to have a good attitude. I want to be happy here but I am aware that I have a lot of work to do and will have to train hard if I'm to fulfil the expectations of the team, the trainer and the fans", explained the Brazilian, who is not at all worried about the changes he is expecting to face.

"Integrating won't be difficult

"This week is the first time I've been to Bremen and I liked it immediately. Everyone was really nice and friendly to me. I don�t think the integration will be difficult. I have played together with Diego and Hugo Almeida and I know Naldo personally too. We're friends.�

Werder is Alberto's fourth club as a professional. The midfield man began in Fulminense in 2000 before moving to Porto in 2004. A year later he was signed by Corinthians but returned to Fulminense on loan in 2006.

In 2004 he won the Champions League with FC Porto and then the Intercontinental Cup with the Corinthians in 2005. In the Champions League final, the then 19 year old scored the opening goal for his club who then went on to beat AS Monaco 3-0. Last season he scored six goals in twenty games for Fulminense and won the Brazilian cup.

cassanova · 16-07-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Trim17

Why are you laughing Bayern fans ?

Carlos Alberto will prove he is worth all those millions we spent on him. He will be our player of the season like Diego was last season. Just wait and see

**Oliver_Kahn** · 16-07-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cassanova

Why are you laughing Bayern fans ?

Carlos Alberto will prove he is worth all those millions we spent on him. He will be our player of the season like Diego was last season. Just wait and see

You are comparing Diego with Carlos Alberto ?

Diego is absolute class, but Carlos Alberto is just a trouble maker. Yes he has talent, but he has no discipline, nor does he have the mentality structure to succeed.

cassanova · 17-07-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliver_Kahn

You are comparing Diego with Carlos Alberto ?

Diego is absolute class, but Carlos Alberto is just a trouble maker. Yes he has talent, but he has no discipline, nor does he have the mentality structure to succeed.

You are just bashing him because he left Porto

We all know he a great dribbler, he shoots well and has good vision, of course he will succeed.

Robinho4Ever · 17-07-2007, 11:55 AM

Nice signing for Werder.
Carlos Alberto can be very helpful.

**Oliver_Kahn** · 17-07-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cassanova

You are just bashing him because he left Porto

We all know he a great dribbler, he shoots well and has good vision, of course he will succeed.

We were the ones that decided to sell him because he was starting shit with Mourinho.

He is talented as I said above, but he is too greedy to ever become a successful player.

cassanova · 17-07-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver_Kahn

We were the ones that decided to sell him because he was starting shit with Mourinho.

He is talented as I said above, but he is too greedy to ever become a successful player.

You clearly know anything about Carlos Alberto if you think that way

**Oliver_Kahn** · 17-07-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cassanova

You clearly know anything about Carlos Alberto if you think that way

I've followed Carlos Alberto since he played for Porto, I think I know just a (huge) bit more than you

cassanova · 17-07-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver_Kahn

I've followed Carlos Alberto since he played for Porto, I think I know just a (huge) bit more than you

So what ? Diego played for Porto too and when he left you probably said he was not a good player and now he is considered world class by all. You do not know everything

**Oliver_Kahn** · 17-07-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cassanova

So what ? Diego played for Porto too and when he left you probably said he was not a good player and now he is considered world class by all. You do not know everything

I always considered Diego to be a great player, check the first posts of this thread..

I may not know everything, but I clearly know more than you about your own players..

cassanova · 17-07-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver_Kahn

I always considered Diego to be a great player, check the first posts of this thread..

I may not know everything, but I clearly know more than you about your own players..

You are wrong. You say Carlos Alberto is not a good player, when he clearly is. He will prove why we spent so much money on him, you will see

**Oliver_Kahn** · 17-07-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cassanova

You are wrong. You say Carlos Alberto is not a good player, when he clearly is. He will prove why we spent so much money on him, you will see

When did I say Carlos Alberto isn't a good player ? I said he is talented, just doesn't have the mental structure to become a world class player like Diego!