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Leandro PAREDES officially joins Zenit St Petersburg

Leandro PAREDES has officially joined Russian club Zenit St Petersburg.

As we reported earlier this week, PAREDES was being strongly linked to a move away from AS Roma to the Russian club. On Saturday, Zenit made the move official confirming the transfer on their website and social media channels. According to the club, PAREDES has joined on a 4 year contract, which would keep him in Russia until July 2021.

Willy CABALLERO joins Chelsea

Willy CABALLERO has left Manchester City and joined Chelsea.

The goalkeeper has signed a one year contract with the league champions. CABALLERO, who joined Manchester City back in the summer of 2014 following a transfer from Spanish club Malaga. CABALLERO who is now 35 years old will play back-up to starting goalkeeper Thibault COURTOIS after the club allowed Asmir BEGOVIC to join Bournemouth.

Speaking with Chelsea’s official website, here’s what CABALLERO had to say:

Willy CABALLERO on joining Chelsea:

“I am very happy to join Chelsea, the champions of England. I am looking forward to meeting the guys and helping the club achieve more success in the coming season.”

Leandro Chichizola Signs For Las Palmas

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Spanish side UD Las Palmas has signed goalkeeper Leandro CHICHIZOLA on a free transfer. The 27 years old former River Plate has spent the last three years in Italy playing for Serie B side Spezie Calcio. He is expected to unveil as the La Liga new signing on the 5th of July.

Martin DEMICHELIS: “We never thought we would lose the final”

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Martin DEMICHELIS has come out and commented on the 2014 World Cup, Lionel MESSI and more.

Former Argentina National Team defender Martin DEMICHELIS was on Fox Sports where he discussed how he hasn’t watch the final of the World Cup, retirement and more. Here’s what he had to say:

Martin Demichelis on Lionel MESSI:

“MESSI suffers a lot for the National Team. He’s more Argentinian than anyone.”

Martin DEMICHELIS on the 2014 World Cup:

“The World Cup in Brazil was ours. At no point did we think we were going to lose the match. I haven’t gone back to watch the final against Germany. I lived a lot of joys and a lot of suffering, losing two finals.”

Martin DEMICHELIS on retirement:

“The idea I had was to retire at River Plate. I would like to be a coach.”

DEMICHELIS also stated that he would be attending Lionel MESSI’s wedding.

Enzo PEREZ of Valencia to join River Plate

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Valencia’s Enzo PEREZ is will be joining Argentina giants River Plate.

According to reports out of Argentina, the Valencia man will be going back home to Argentina and joining River Plate. Per the reports, the midfielder has rejected several offers from European clubs to fulfill his dream of playing for River Plate. Initially, it appeared as though Valencia would not sell but confirmation is now coming out that Valencia have accepted a deal. PEREZ would be joining River Plate on a 3 year contract.