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Newcastle United => Transfers => Emne startet av: Asbjørn p 31. Aug. 2007, 10:29
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An interesting story has emerged from the other side of the Atlantic which although remaining unconfirmed, contains more detail than would normally be expected from an invented tale:
From the Goal website:
Columbus Crew and U.S. U20 midfielder Danny Szetela (pictured) has rejected a four-year deal to join Italian Serie A side Roma before the close of the summer transfer window.
Instead, the 20-year-old New Jersey native has entered into an agreement to join Newcastle of the English Premier League on January 1.
The news means Szetela will remain with the Columbus through the end of the 2007 season.
The team is currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, and one point behind the Colorado Rapids in the race for the final playoff spot.
Ever since Szetela put in a head-turning performance at this summer’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup, several European clubs have been chasing his signature.
Rumors of a move to EPL club Everton were unfounded, according to sources, but both Roma and crosstown rivals Lazio were reportedly in the running to secure his services.
Szetela has made 34 appearances since joining Columbus in 2004 as a 17 year old on the strength of a fine display at the 2003 U-17 World Cup in Finland. Standing at 5’11” (1.80 m), 175-pound (79 kg), he can provide a strong presence in the middle of the park, distribute well, and is capable of joining the attack when the opportunity presents itself, as evidenced by his three goals in this summer’s U-20 World Cup.
His MLS career has not been as stellar. To date, he has not scored a goal for the Black & Gold and posted only three assists in four years. But he has been plagued with injuries, including a broken left foot, a sprained right knee, and a concussion. In 2006, he saw action in only 4 matches due to injuries.
The terms or length of the Newcastle deal were not divulged.
http://www.nufc.com/
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Dette kommer opprinnelig fra Goal.com , vet ikke hvor seriøs den siden der.
Sikkert en spennende signering det, kommer nok ikke til å få mye førstelagsfotball med det første med tanke på at han er defensiv midtbane spiller.
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http://nufcblog.com/american-danny-szetela-set-to-join-newcastle/
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Racing Santander have signed United States Under 20 international Danny Szetela.
The midfielder has joined the Spanish outfit on a two-year contract from MLS side Columbus Crew.
Szetela recently held transfer talks with AS Roma and reportedly turned down a move to Newcastle.
However, Szetela - who made 28 appearances in his three years with Columbus - opted to join Racing hours before Friday's transfer deadline.
The 20-year-old struggled for first-team football in 2006 after suffering a number of injuries, but he is hopeful of succeeding in Spain.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_2699979,00.html
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Javel. Da vet vi ihvertfall at dette ryktet ikke stemte. Jeg aner ingenting om Sztela, og således er det helt greit for meg at han bosetter seg i spania istedet for i england.
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Gutten storspiller i hvert fall for meg på FM :)