Syrette Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=446883&CPID=23&clid=449&lid=10&title=Boca+seal+Riquelme+return&channel=& Boca Juniors president Mauricio Macri has announced that the Argentine club have agreed a deal with Villarreal to take Juan Roman Riquelme on loan for the rest of the season. The 28-year-old has suffered a dramatic fall from grace at Villarreal having seemingly lost the confidence of coach Manuel Pellegrini. The Argentine schemer had been seen as the club's talisman and helped guide them to the semi-finals of last season's UEFA Champions League where he was widely regarded as one of the tournament's outstanding performers. However, having returned from the World Cup, he endured a slow start to this season as both he and Villarreal struggled for form. A 4-1 home defeat against Osasuna on 17th December proved to be the final straw for Pellegrini who has subsequently omitted Riquelme from all match-day squads since, leaving the player kicking his heels in the stands. Villarreal president Fernando Roig has expressed his unhappiness at the player's attitude and it was expected that the South American would move on in the January transfer window. Boca made clear their interest in re-signing a player who made his name with them, but neither club could agree on the permanent deal Riquelme desired. In the end the move did not materialise, but the player has now relented and agreed to accept a six-month loan deal to return to his native Argentina, as confirmed by Macri. "I am happy because we have finalised the return of Riquelme to the club," the Boca supremo stated. Riquelme won six Argentine championship titles during his first spell with the Buenos Aires-based club before moving to Barcelona in the summer of 2002. I can't believe what's happened with him. 28, should be at the peak of his career, once constantly linked with big clubs... and now going on loan back to Argentina. A great shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 No, don't remember Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 nah.. he's shite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smoggeordie Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Never heard of the fella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Seriously though I would take a gamble on him in the summer if he wasnt too pricey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Never heard of the fella Sort of expected that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Bullshit! a great player, I can't understand what has happened to him he should be at the peak of his career really sad to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Eh? He was touted as one of the world's best like a year ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Eh? He was touted as one of the world's best like a year ago. Half a year ago. Had a good world cup as well, not as though he was shiite like plenty of other top players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 he has had a bit of a row with his manager - not much more. i fully expect to see him at a top european club next season. great little player - but not suited for the epl imo - unless it is for a team playing with one big striker - and we are not that team! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Hes a fucking genius with the ball. Wouldnt like it up him over 'ere but most people who played against him say you cant get near him or the ball when he is in possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 He would be fantastic in Serie A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Ricky is a great, great player. Little languid at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stormrider Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Could have handed Argentina the cup had he been kept on the field by Pekerman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 fatter than carr tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon55544 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Good player but aint suited to the premiership Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 According to Villareal fans he was just plain lazy this season and lacked commitment according to Pellegrini.When a player begins to think he is more important then his team these things can happen. Good article about him here http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2007/01/22/the_end_is_nigh_for_a_player_u.html And as mentioned earlier, he would be ideal for Serie A if he got his motivation back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Steven Carr's more mobile than this fella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Even though I think he is a top class player I just don't think he would fit in well in the Premiership unless a team was built around him. I don't think fans in this country would have enough patience. Just look at Ballack who I think is an immense player but he is not look great at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Steven Carr's more mobile than this fella. with the same creativity and vision too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 was class, still think he could do a job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Never heard of the fella are you being serious? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moe-Ali Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Sad. Great player, will be till hes gone, talent like that does not erode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Never heard of the fella are you being serious? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I'm sure he'll join a big European club in the summer. He's just going back home to his first club for 6months because he's fallen out with the management at Villareal. He's been linked with Inter and Bayern. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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