Barcelona blow fuse as Arsenal go for superkid Gerard Deulofeu
Barcelona are fuming over Arsenal's move for teenage sensation Gerard Deulofeu.
The Daily Mail says Gunners chief scout Steve Rowley was in Switzerland earlier this month to run the rule over the talented 17-year-old during Spain’s Under 19 European Championship qualifying campaign.
Rowley’s spying mission on Deulofeu, who has been likened to Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho, was a significant step in Arsenal’s plan to sign the youngster before his 18th birthday next March.
Footballers in Spain are not permitted to sign professional contracts until their 18th birthday - a rule Arsenal first took advantage of in 2003 by signing Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona when he was 16.
Just last month Hector Bellerin and Jon Miguel Toral Harper, both 16, joined the Gunners from Barca’s La Masia academy. Ignasi Miquel and Fran Merida also swapped Catalonia for north London during Wenger’s tenure.
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Comments (26)
@AFC17 : i guess the post was about Arsenal buying some more babies... where did Manchester United came into picture... Looks like Arsenal and its fans are soo much obsessed with Man Utd... They just cant stop talking about them...
Hey to all arsenal fans, u r not even our rivals... Personally or professionally... We dont care as to what u think or talk...
I would suggest, pick another team as ur rivals...
@AFC17 : i guess the post was about Arsenal buying some more babies... where did Manchester United came into picture... Looks like Arsenal and its fans are soo much obsessed with Man Utd... They just cant stop talking about them...
Hey to all arsenal fans, u r not even our rivals... Personally or professionally... We dont care as to what u think or talk...
I would suggest, pick another team as ur rivals...
ONE team beat both ManUre AND Barca. Arsenal have more talent and are better coached but refuse to flop around and dishonor the game of football. This is the only thing that separates Arsenal from Prem and CL glory. It is also the biggest reason I am proud to be a Gooner! Forget that little Scottish bitch Fergie, he is responsible for the biggest prima donnas the sport has ever seen, CR, Nani, Rooney, Becks, Tevez thank God Forlan left before his transformation was complete.
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