Ex-Man City Fullback Richards Discusses Fiorentina Swoop

Former Manchester City fullback Micah Richards has talked up his decision to make a switch from the reigning English champions to Serie A side Fiorentina this summer.
“I have been a player 12 years at City. In the past year, 18 months, I have not played as much,” Richards said, as quoted by reliable Agen Bola indo11.com.
“I had other offers, but the project at Fiorentina was very impressive. I believe that I can help us to achieve our goals, together with my teammate.”
“As you know, I had a serious knee injury…”
“It was frustrating to stay on the sidelines. Zabaleta has played very well in recent years.”
“With Roberto Mancini there was a lot of rotation with the full-backs, whilst with the new Coach there was less space and for this reason I decided to leave.”

Brek Shea Thrilled to Leave Stoke for Birmingham

24-year-old Stoke City attacker Brek Shea was buzzing after making a loan switch from the Premier League side to Championship outfit Birmingham City during the transfer period.
“I'm excited to come and play for this club, it's a big club with great fans,” said Shea, as quoted by reliable Agen Bola indo11.com.
“I think the gaffer wanted me to come. I like the way they play. It's a big club that wants to get back to the Premier League.”
"It's always good to have a manager who wants you there. It makes you feel good as a player and helps you play better."

Barcelona Defender Adriano Welcomes Douglas Arrival

Barcelona star defender Adriano Correia is delighted that Brazilian compatriot Douglas decided to join him at the Camp Nou outfit this summer.
Douglas made a move to Barca after years of fruitful campaigns with Brazil’s Sao Paulo.
“He's great footballer, he’s got plenty of qualities…,” said Adriano, as quoted by reliable Agen Bola indo11.com.
“I wasn’t surprised at all when we signed Douglas. He’s a fine addition to the team, but he will need some time to adapt…”
“We need to talk to him every day to make sure he integrates into the club as quickly as possible.”

West Ham Forward Zarate Delighted Moving to England

27-year-old West Ham United forward Mauro Zarate is delighted having joined Sam Allardyce’s Hammers from Argentine club Vélez Sarsfield this summer.
“In Spain you have two exceptional clubs and a third — Atletico Madrid — who did very well last season,” said Zarate, as quoted by reliable Agen Bola indo11.com.
“But here you probably have eight big clubs. West Ham now have the chance to be up there, particularly with the move to the Olympic Stadium. That is a very important time for this club because the new stadium will bring much more status to West Ham.”

Zabaleta: Man City will bounce back against Arsenal

Manchester City right-back Pablo Zabaleta insists they will seek to bounce back in Saturday’s massive clash against Premier League rivals Arsenal following their 1-0 defeat to Mark Hughes’s Stoke City a fortnight ago.
City already lost 3-0 to Arsene Wenger’s team in the Community Shield earlier this season.
“Arsenal are a very good team and it is always a hard game at the Emirates,” said Zabaleta, as quoted by reliable Agen Bola indo11.com.
“They have improved their squad and brought in some great players to strengthen their title bid, but we are looking to bounce back after the Stoke defeat and we will go there to win.”
“It (Community Shield) was the first game of the campaign and the squad were not all back from the summer or were one hundred per cent fit.”
"We are much stronger than we were a month ago and we will continue to improve and get back into our stride as each game goes by."

Southampton Gaffer Koeman Happy Schneiderlin Staying

Southampton gaffer Ronald Koeman is content that they were able to hold on to French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin despite the fact that the player was keen to join Tottenham Hotspurs over the summer transfer window.
“I hope keeping Morgan is our best piece of business because he is a very important player for our team. He is playing in an important position,” said Koeman, as quoted by reliable Agen Bola indo11.com.
“We had a difficult two weeks but he did everything in a good, professional way and the best way to answer is on the pitch…”
"I had several conversations with Morgan but finally it was the player who made the right decision. From what I have seen during the last three weeks he is a fantastic player."

Southampton Coach Koeman Happy Having Alderweireld at His Disposal

Southampton head coach Ronald Koeman is pleased with their capture of Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld who joined them from reigning La Liga champions Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan this summer.
"We knew other clubs were interested in Toby, I'm very happy that he finally chose Southampton," said Koeman, as quoted by reliable Agen Bola indo11.com.
“He knows me I know him and, okay, the adaptation is a little bit easier for Toby.”
“First of all it's a quality player and we are happy.”
"He shows his qualities from the highest level possible, he will bring a lot of quality in the team and competition for the defenders."