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      Maxi Rodriguez (-> Newell's Old Boys)
      Jan 13, 2010 07:05:54 pm
      Our new no.17!

      Reds sign Maxi Rodriguez
      Liverpool Football Club this afternoon announced the signing of Maxi Rodriguez on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid.
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      The Argentina International has agreed a three and a half year contract with Liverpool and will wear the number 17 shirt.

      The deal is now subject to international transfer clearance.

      In profile: Our new no.17
      Liverpool today announced the acquisition of Maxi Rodriguez from Atletico Madrid. Here's the lowdown on our new number 17.

      A talented winger with an eye for goal, Maxi Rodriguez is the Reds' first signing of the January transfer window.

      The Argentina international can play on either flank and has also been known to feature in an attacking midfield role.

      Nicknamed La Fiera, he first came to prominence with Newell's Old Boys and enjoyed three seasons with Los Leprosos after rising through their youth system.

      His superb technique had him earmarked for a move to Europe at an early stage and in 2001 he signed for Spanish Second Division side Real Oviedo on a six month loan deal.

      He made just one appearance for the Carbayones but earned a permanent move to La Liga outfit RCD Espanyol after top scoring for Argentina's under-20 side as they secured the FIFA World Youth Championship on home soil.

      During three seasons in Catalonia he scored 26 goals in 110 matches and also made his full international debut in a friendly match against Japan in 2003.

      At the start of the 2005-06 season he made a big money move to Atletico before making a significant impact on his country's World Cup campaign in Germany.

      A brace in a 6-0 rout of Serbia and Montenegro was followed by a stunning extra-time winner against Mexico in the last 16. Argentina were eliminated by the hosts in the next round, but when the competition was over, a poll conducted by FIFA saw the left-footed strike crowned as the best goal of the tournament.

      The winger's impressive showing on the world stage meant much was expected of him when he returned to Atletico, but an injury picked up during Argentina's friendly with Spain in October 2006, reduced him to just 10 first-team appearances that season.

      He hit top form again in 07-08, helping Atletico to fourth place in La Liga, thus securing Champions League football for the first time in seven seasons.

      The Spanish outfit were named in the same group as Liverpool on their return to Europe's premier competition and it was Maxi who scored the opener in his side's 1-1 draw at Anfield. They would go on to reach the last 16 of the competition and would once again take fourth place in La Liga.

      Maxi's contribution to Los colchoneros' success was significant, but despite featuring in Atletico's 2-1 win over the Reds in a pre-season friendly during the summer of 2009, it was clear he needed a new challenge and will now face that as part of Rafael Benitez's Liverpool side.

      3 and a half years, free transfer!
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #1: Jan 13, 2010 07:06:24 pm
      :D

      Made up.

      Can't wait to see him in action.
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #2: Jan 13, 2010 07:07:17 pm
      Welcome to Liverpool Maxi, guess we'll now see if Durk is really undroppable. :)
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #3: Jan 13, 2010 07:08:02 pm
      Free transfer?! Thats bloody awesome!

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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #4: Jan 13, 2010 07:08:08 pm
      Get in!

      Welcome Maxi!
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #5: Jan 13, 2010 07:08:17 pm
      Welcome aboard Maxi, it's time to show your doubters wrong and earn your place to South Africa.
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #6: Jan 13, 2010 07:08:44 pm
      Excellent.

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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #7: Jan 13, 2010 07:11:31 pm
      I just noticed 'free transfer'.

      Come again?!
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #8: Jan 13, 2010 07:13:35 pm
      LOVE IT
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #9: Jan 13, 2010 07:13:59 pm
      Prime
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #10: Jan 13, 2010 07:14:44 pm
      Just saw it on SSN, nice one.

      Welcome to Anfield Maxi!

      Looking forward to his first game now :)
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #11: Jan 13, 2010 07:14:54 pm
      Free?

      How the F**k did that happen?
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #12: Jan 13, 2010 07:16:55 pm
      Free?

      How the F**k did that happen?

      I would imagine they just want him off the wage bill?

      Surprising considering they could of wanted some money to pay him off.
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #13: Jan 13, 2010 07:19:20 pm
      Welcome to the club Maxi with open arms. Hope you find your foot with us. If it 1.5m or free it very bargain buy.
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #14: Jan 13, 2010 07:20:13 pm
      Free transfer?

      Brilliant dealing Rafa :)
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      Reply #15: Jan 13, 2010 07:20:35 pm
      I love how the media fu**ed up with this one.

      £1.5m? Wrong, free. ;D

      18 month contract? Wrong, 3 and a half years! :D

      Good luck Maxi, hope you can consistently put in performances like the ones you put in against us last year.
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #16: Jan 13, 2010 07:22:04 pm
      Shaweet.

      Welcome Maxi.
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #17: Jan 13, 2010 07:22:16 pm
      I love how the media fu**ed up with this one.

      £1.5m? Wrong, free. ;D

      18 month contract? Wrong, 3 and a half years! :D

      Good luck Maxi, hope you can consistently put in performances like the ones you put in against us last year.

      I know, suprising they got the player right :D
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #18: Jan 13, 2010 07:22:33 pm
      well in son, can't get any better than that
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #19: Jan 13, 2010 07:24:31 pm
      I love how the media fu**ed up with this one.

      £1.5m? Wrong, free. ;D

      18 month contract? Wrong, 3 and a half years! :D

      Good luck Maxi, hope you can consistently put in performances like the ones you put in against us last year.
      Makes it even sweeter, top draw Rafa!
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #20: Jan 13, 2010 07:25:05 pm
      Welcome to Liverpool Maxi, hopefully with regular football he can rediscover his best form.
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #21: Jan 13, 2010 07:26:08 pm
      Free transfer as well!

      Sublime work to get him on a free. Who says Rafa is no good in the treansfer market?

      Can't wait to see him play.
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      Re: Maxi Rodriguez Player Thread
      Reply #22: Jan 13, 2010 07:30:46 pm
      Free transfer as well!

      Sublime work to get him on a free. Who says Rafa is no good in the treansfer market?

      Can't wait to see him play.

      Knows a good treansfer when he see's it, Rafa :D

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