Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 5:37 pmApparently it's all done a dusted now according to Soccernet ...
Nando had some interesting comments on the transfer:
I knew it wasn't going to be a problem,' Morientes told local newspaper Las Provincias. 'My only concern was that the clubs would not find an agreement.
'It's something that I wanted, I had two years left on my contract with Liverpool but this option came along and I had no doubts, it was my only option.
'It was very clear to me that had I not gone to a club like Valencia, I wouldn't have left at all.'
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez led Valencia to two Primera Liga titles and a UEFA Cup during his three-year spell with the club before going to Anfield in 2004.
But Morientes insists he didn't need any encouragement from the Reds boss before deciding to make the move to the Mestella.
'We've spoken a lot but he didn't have to say anything specific about Valencia,' added the former Real Madrid striker.
'It is a great club and for any professional it's a great opportunity to play there.
'This is a challenge for me and I want to win titles for Valencia.
'It was a big disappointment not to be included in the World Cup squad but I think signing for Valencia has cured this wound, you have to turn the page.'
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He sounds satisfied with the move and seems to be acknowledging that he wasn't really happy with us. It's worked out fairly well for everyone, besides, of course, the 3 million or so lost on the transfer!
Nando had some interesting comments on the transfer:
I knew it wasn't going to be a problem,' Morientes told local newspaper Las Provincias. 'My only concern was that the clubs would not find an agreement.
'It's something that I wanted, I had two years left on my contract with Liverpool but this option came along and I had no doubts, it was my only option.
'It was very clear to me that had I not gone to a club like Valencia, I wouldn't have left at all.'
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez led Valencia to two Primera Liga titles and a UEFA Cup during his three-year spell with the club before going to Anfield in 2004.
But Morientes insists he didn't need any encouragement from the Reds boss before deciding to make the move to the Mestella.
'We've spoken a lot but he didn't have to say anything specific about Valencia,' added the former Real Madrid striker.
'It is a great club and for any professional it's a great opportunity to play there.
'This is a challenge for me and I want to win titles for Valencia.
'It was a big disappointment not to be included in the World Cup squad but I think signing for Valencia has cured this wound, you have to turn the page.'
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He sounds satisfied with the move and seems to be acknowledging that he wasn't really happy with us. It's worked out fairly well for everyone, besides, of course, the 3 million or so lost on the transfer!
