Mark Gonzalez (to Real Betis)

Im surprised how many Super reds supporters on here are willing to give Mark Gonzalez another season to prove himself.  To me he never at any point looked like the speed merchant that he was billed as being or having the silky skills to rival ronaldo like was suggested by some reporters when we chased him and signed him.  Very average when he did get fit and play and nowhere near good enough to be a world renowned winger, and thats what we need if we want to compete, we need a super confident speedy winger that can deliver in big and small games. Who that may be i dont know but maybe his name might have been Alesandre Pato who just signed for Chelsea (I think) cos we didnt get off our arses again and get pen to paper, in anycase gonzalez isnt in the top twnety wingers in the world so why should he play for us!?? we are liverpool after all huh?!? lets splash some cash and get some quality instead of trying to unearth gems all the time.  the anelka's and henrys of the world dont come round that often (I.e. buying them for narly nothing and selling them for massive amounts).  Lets buy quality!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Gonz%C3%A1lez

Officially a Betis player now, so much for the next big thing 

We should of sold Harry and kept Speedy, hope we don't live to regret it!

Just because Wikipedia says so doesn't mean sh*t. They don't have a link to an article. I'll wait for official confirmation, but certain he WILL eventually leave. Probably the deal will be done after the Copa America.

in spanish:
He has confirmed it:

Mark González: "Es un hecho que parto al Betis"

ImageDesde sudamérica ya se da por hecho el fichaje de Mark González por parte del Betis, y ha sido el propio futbolista el que lo ha confirmado. "Es un hecho que parto al Betis, el equipo se mantuvo en primera división. Estoy muy contento de partir a un nuevo club, donde están las ganas de seguir demostrando un buen nivel". El jugador chileno habría firmado un contrato para las seis próximas temporadas, y se convertiría en el primer fichaje oficial de cara a la próxima temporada. Mientras, en Argentina aseguran que Mariano Pavone viajará este miércoles a España para cerrar también su incorporación a la entidad verdiblanca. Desde el club no aseguran nada, algo que tampoco debe extreñar porque ha sido la tónica habitual con los últimos fichajes béticos, y en el asunto entrenador tampoco se sabe nada nuevo ya que Marcelino tiene sus ideas muy claras y está a la espera de que Lopera se las acepte.
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MARK GONZÁLEZ JUGARÁ EN EL BETIS LA PRÓXIMA TEMPORADA

Mark González es internacional chileno, tiene 23 años y esta temporada ha disputado 36 partidos con el Liverpool en los que anotó 3 goles.

24.05.2007

El Liverpool cha confirmado, a través de su web oficial, que el hasta ahora centrocampista chileno de los "reds", Mark González, militará en el Betis la próxima temporada.

El propio técnico del subcampeón de Europa, Rafa Benítez, precisó hoy que los dos clubes han alcanzado "casi" un acuerdo definitivo para el pase del ex de la Real Sociedad y el Albacete a las filas heliopolitanas.

En este sentido, precisó que también el ex barcelonista Bolo Zenden abandonará el equipo británico, con el que concluye contrato. "Está claro que algunos jugadores se irán y también tenemos un acuerdo con el Betis por Mark González", precisó acerca del extremo zurdo.

Primer fichaje

De este modo, y pese a que el Betis no ha certificado aún su continuidad en Primera, González, que, curiosamente, estuvo cerca de fichar con el Sevilla hace algunos años, se convierte en la primera incorporación bética para la próxima campaña, a la espera de la plena confirmación del anuncio por parte de la entidad que dirige Ruiz de Lopera.

Mark González es internacional chileno, tiene 23 años y esta temporada ha disputado 36 partidos con el Liverpool en los que anotó 3 goles. Anteriormente ha militado en el Universidad Católica de Chile, así como en el Albacete y la Real Sociedad.

Edu I found this on www.liverpoolfc.tv : -

GONZALEZ READY FOR COPA AMERICA

Liverpool winger Mark Gonzalez is expected to start for Chile when they play Ecuador in the Copa America group match tonight.
Chile are in a tough group that also includes Brazil and Mexico and Gonzalez will be hoping his country can get off to a good start against Ecuador.
 
Meanwhile Javier Mascherano and Argentina kick-off their Copa America tournament on Thursday night when they face USA.

Looks like he's still a Liverpool player - for now.

GONZALEZ OFF TO A WINNING START
Mark Platt 28 June 2007

Mark Gonzalez played his part as Chile came from behind to open their 2007 Copa America campaign with a 3-2 win over Ecuador.
The Liverpool winger played the full 90 minutes at the Cachamay Stadium, in Puerto Ordaz on Wednesday night.
 
Chile trailed 2-1at the interval but claimed maximum points with two goals in a dramatic final ten minutes.

and still is today according to www.liverpoolfc.tv

Hope rafa has a change of mind and keeps him..

so has Gonzalez left yet?

Your man Sebastian Leto likes a feckn brilliant player

gonzalez good ridence buy buy..........

waste of time. he has gone or is going for 2.5 mill around that value and maybe an option on one their players at a later date something like that, dont care really get him out,

gonzalez good ridence buy buy..........

waste of time. he has gone or is going for 2.5 mill around that value and maybe an option on one their players at a later date something like that, dont care really get him out,

  You really have got a problem pal. Have you ever said anything good about anyone ?If he has gone then ,good luck to him,he wasn't good for us but to be fair he only had one season.I don't understand why you spout so much venom towards players.

Gonzalez will fit in at Betis, says Hector Cuper
17th July 2007
Daily Mail
Newly appointed Real Betis coach Hector Cuper has approved the Spanish club's move for Liverpool winger Mark Gonzalez.

Betis narrowly avoided relegation from the Primera Liga last season after finishing in 16th place, and are currently busy rebuilding their squad.

Gonzalez, who previously spent a year on loan with Real Sociedad, is thought to be close to finalising his transfer, along with Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo and Argentina striker Mariano Pavone, after failing to establish himself at Anfield.

"We will do everything possible to create a team that is strong but that also has a winning mentality," said Cuper, who was confirmed at Betis on Monday after signing a one-year contract.

"The important thing is that this team has a strong personality.

"They (the club's prospective new signings) are all very good players. Ricardo has a great mentality, Pavone has played well for two years in Argentina and Gonzalez can improve a lot."

Gonzalez could be presented alongside the other transfer targets later today.

Adios amigo

"......Gonzalez can improve a lot."

No Sh*t!!!!! He can improve a hell of alot because he was such a disappointment for us

Should this be locked now? He has dissapeared off the .tv teamsheet list so I think that may be official confirmation!

Good luck to the lad! It's a shame he didn't deliver for us but they can't all make it can they? Good luck in the future Gonzo!

he has been presented

Mark Gonzalez Transfer thread locked.

JD it ain't locked mate  Thought he'd come back

It is now.

It is now.

You stickied it as well Tommo!

Topic un-stickied.