David Luiz Joins Torres At Chelsea

David Luiz Joins Torres At Chelsea. Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Benfica defender David Luiz on a five-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The Brazilian and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres both beat the 11pm cut-off to join the Barclays Premier League champions, who splashed out an incredible £75million on the pair.

Striker Torres arrived for a reported £50million from Liverpool, smashing the transfer record between British clubs, while Benfica finally allowed defender Luiz to move on in a £25million-plus deal.


Luiz, 23, said on Chelsea's website: "I am delighted to be joining a big English club, and I know very well the quality that Chelsea has.

"It is a major challenge for me but I am determined and confident in my ability to adapt to this excellent league, and I look forward to meeting my new team-mates."

Luiz will not be eligible for the Blues' Champions League knockout stage campaign after featuring for Benfica this season.

Blues chief executive Ron Gourlay said: "David Luiz is one of the great defensive prospects in world football, and already a Brazilian international.

"I am sure he will prove a valuable addition to the Chelsea squad."

Chairman Bruce Buck added: "It is a delight to have completed this transfer for a fantastic young footballer who we have admired for some time.

"David has played in the Champions League and the squad now has a more experienced look to it that will hopefully serve us well for the rest of this season and going forward."

Midfielder Nemanja Matic, on loan at Vitesse Arnhem from Chelsea, will move to Benfica in the summer as part of the deal.

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Medical Tests Escaped, Suarez Soon Joined Liverpool

Medical Tests Escaped, Suarez Soon Joined Liverpool. Liverpool - Liverpool have completed one more stage to officially get Luis Suarez. The striker had just lived through medical tests and signed a contract to formally become a member of the Reds.

Liverpool unofficially get Suarez on Friday last week after they were allowed to hold talks with the player by Ajax Amsterdam. To be able to bring the striker to Anfield, the Reds had to spend 26.6 million euros.

A few hours ago, one other stage to inaugurate Suarez as a team member of The Kop exceeded. Undergo a medical in Liverpool, Uruguay striker was named in top condition.

"Luis Suarez success through medical tests and personal agreement with the players also have been agreed. We hope to complete the other paperwork tomorrow (Monday),"said Liverpool's official statement on its website.

Up to now not known how the total contract value obtained Suarez. How long she was tied stronghold Liverpool also has not been confirmed.

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Fergie Admits Wrong Tactic

Fergie Admits Wrong Tactic. Manchester United had created difficulties in the face Southampton in the FA Cup fourth round. Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledged he made mistakes that make MU tactics left in the first round. Down with many players lining, MU perform poorly in the first round in a trip to Southampton. Lose determination, The Red Devils finished the first 45 minutes in a position behind 0-1.

Entering the second half made some changes to Fergie. The decision was a positive fruition because Michael Owen and Javier Hernandez break down the wicket alternately host to give 'Setah Red' 2-1 victory.

"Sometimes we create our own difficulties, but to be honest, somehow I might mix up the system in this fight," said Ferguson told MUTV on Skysports.

"We tried (formation) diamond in the middle of the field and of course Manchester United used to play a wide field and I think it is our problem. It does not work at all. We got control of the ball but never really attacked.," Said Fergie.

In addition to strategic changes in the second round, another thing that makes the MU is able to reverse the situation is the goal of Southampton ahead of the break. Goal was actually triggered MU to perform better in the second half.

"In the first half there was no nothing. (Southampton) scored just before halftime, motivated us to even better in the second half," Ferguson finished.

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Liverpool reject Chelsea bid for Torres

Liverpool reject Chelsea bid for Torres. Chelsea turned out to not give up pursuit of Fernando Torres. Not long ago the Blues official bid to the striker, though later denied Liverpool. Chelsea's interest in Torres is nothing new. It has long been known that Roman Abramovich is pengangum the Spanish striker, who made Chelsea was always rumored to target El Nino every transfer window opened.

In the transfer market this winter turns out Chelsea again showed its seriousness to bring Torres to Stamford Bridge. Because they already submitted a formal offer, though unpleasant to be ended because it was rejected Liverpool camp.

"Chelsea have made an offer for Fernando and the (bidding) has been rejected," he disclosed a Liverpool spokesman was quoted as saying from Soccernet. "The players are not sold," said the spokesman.

Not mentioned how much money Chelsea are prepared to get the signatures of former Atletico Madrid player. But the British media called the number in the range of 40 million pounds, or approximately USD 567.6 billion.

Torres's own several times rumored going to leave Anfield. Less competitive club in the local competition and Europe became the main reason Torres minded leave.

But as the turn of the coach into the hands of Kenny Dalglish, the Reds considered to be entering a period of new awakening. That which could be the reason Torres to stay longer at the club he has defended it since 2007.

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