One more transfer for the road!..

By: Luke | August 26th, 2009

Update II 17:15 CET Both Süddeutsche and Sky Sports are confirming the deal, and this story out of the Netherlands (translated) quotes Robben on the transfer. Analysis to come following the CL draw.

Update: 15:45 CET. TZ, which seems to have had a bead on this story from the start, is reporting that it’s a done deal. German version of their reporting here, Google translation here Only caveat here is that, as we know from Diego, when dealing with player-fathers as agents, you never know till pen meets paper.

TZ-Online is reporting that Bayern have interest in acquiring another Real Madrid star–Arjen Robben! No one Everyone else seems to have picked up this particular story, though rumors are swirled all over the English press about a Robben move to Manchester United, or possibly Liverpool. I can’t make a lot of sense out of it, but I would have a nickname for him: “Santa Cruz Jr.” Make sure you stop by a little later today, we’ll hope to have some analysis up about the Champions League Draw (our last time in Pot 1?), and hopefully it will be more sophisticated than “Oh $*&, 3 teams we can’t possibly defend against!”. Cheers, bis bald.

Category: 1. Bundesliga, Champions League, FC Bayern Munich, Transfer Rumors, transfers

Tags: 1. Bundesliga, Arjen Robben, Champions League, Champions League Draw, FC Bayern Munich, Transfer Rumors, transfers

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• Bayern shirts |  August 27th, 2009 at 3:12 am

  
  
  

  Would be a great signing if it is true

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• A Kap |  August 27th, 2009 at 5:10 am

  
  
  

  I remember Bayern trying to buy him from Chelsea a while ago, but that fell through (Luke or anyone – was it because his dad/agent didn’t think the Bundesliga was worth have “a player of his stature” or was it some other reason?)

  Undoubtedly agree with Luke about the moniker. A quick look at his stats at Madrid – 2 years and 50 matches – not good considering there are 38 league games + UCL + Cup + friendlies.

  If this move happens, it smacks of desperation and stupidity. We need a friggin’ defender!!!!

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• Van Basten |  August 27th, 2009 at 9:12 am

  
  
  

  Is Robben “Santa Cruz Jr.” really at Bayern Munchen or is it just a rumour?

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• jocamryn |  August 27th, 2009 at 10:32 am

  
  
  

  Maybe he can play goalie?? LMAO

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• Angela |  August 27th, 2009 at 11:27 am

  
  
  

  @jocamryn: LOL!! Thank you I needed that laugh!!

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• A Kap |  August 27th, 2009 at 1:20 pm

  
  
  

  The Bayern website says that a deal has been struck with Real and now Robben’s negotiating personal terms.

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