Borussia Dortmund have signed Argentine defender Leonardo BALERDI.
Boca Juniors president Daniel ANGELICI has confirmed that the German club have purchased BALERDI for €16 million. Currently away with the Argentina U20 team, BALERDI is considered one of the hottest prospects in Argentina.
River Plate coach Marcelo GALLARDO spoke about coaching the Argentina national team.
Marcelo GALLARDO, who recently won the Copa Libertadores with River Plate, stated that he was never approached about coaching the Argentina national team. Speaking at a press conference, here’s what he had to say:
“I like where I am. I’m totally committed to River Plate.
“I never rejected the National Team because they never offered me the position. I’m tired of being told that I rejected the job, what coach would not like to direct the Argentina National Team?
“Today, I owe River Plate a lot and I have a very big commitment to them, but I needed to clarify this situation.”
Argentinos Juniors midfielder Alexis MAC ALLISTER is being linked with a $10 million move to English Premier League club Brighton.
Despite interest from Argentine club Boca Juniors, the 20 year old’s future could be in England with Brighton. A report by El Sol claims that the club are willing to pay the $10 million release clause.
Chelsea have reportedly submitted a bid for Argentine midfielder Leandro PAREDES.
Per a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea have submitted a €30 million bid to Zenit for the midfielder. With veteran midfielder Cesc FABREGAS off to Monaco, Chelsea are looking to sign a replacement and PAREDES is one of the names emerging.
The Argentina team will play Czech Republic in a friendly match in March.
In an announcement made through the official Argentina team’s Twitter, Lionel SCALONI’s team will play the Czech Republic on March 26 in Germany.
# SelecciónMayor La @Argentina jugará un amistoso ante República Checa el próximo 26 de marzo en el Stadion Dresden de Alemania. pic.twitter.com/8m8xba5o99
— Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) January 11, 2019
As we reported a few days ago, Argentina will play Venezuela in the other match.
