Cristian Zapata (Udinese)

He's actually a cross between Agger, Hyypia and Carragher.

He reads the game well and is good at making last ditch interceptions, he can bring the ball forward as if he's a midfielder and he stops a lot of attacks before they happen with his presence and aerial ability.

I never thought we'd be linked with him and thought Milan, Bayern or the likes would snap him up with the offer of CL footy so if we get him it's a MASSIVE coup.

The physical side would be the easiest part for him to adapt to. He's a beast.

It's only a short vid but he looks like a strong lad with good composure on the ball in that clip. Could be a good shout.

Cristian Zapata's agent has played down reports the Udinese defender is set to complete a move to Liverpool.
 
Last week the Colombia international was quoted as saying he was close to sealing a deal with the Premier League giants.
 
Bayern Munich had also made an approach for the 24-year-old, who was previously a target of Arsenal.
 
But his agent, Massimo Italiani, believes Zapata's comments may have been misunderstood and suggested his immediate future will be best served by staying with Udinese.
 
"The statements coming from South America travel too many miles and sometimes they have different meanings from the original ones," he told notiziariosportivo.com.
 
No news

"There is no news regarding his future.
 
"Of course, his dream is to play in the Premier League one day, but to leave a club like Udinese you need a request from a big club.
 
"Cristian will now be involved in the Copa America and we hope he will be a key figure after having a fantastic season with his club.
 
"Udinese is the ideal environment for him to grow without much pressure."
 
Zapata helped Udinese finish fourth in last season's Serie A and he still has two years left on his contract at the Stade Friuli.


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6998179,00.html

He actually says he is 'very close' to Liverpool and Bayern Munich and then says "lo más fuerte es lo del Liverpool" which would translate to something like "the strongest thing is about Liverpool" or more accurately "the most real/possible thing is about Liverpool" so I don't think he's talking about his feelings at all, sounds like business-talk.

The strongest is to Liverpool (referring to the link, I'm assuming).

Seem's this is a bit closer to happening... Anybody heard anything else about this?

I for one want it to materialise.

Seem's this is a bit closer to happening... Anybody heard anything else about this?

I for one want it to materialise.

Is there some new, news?

Villarreal beat Liverpool to Zapata?

Sunday 26 June, 2011

Liverpool look to have been beaten in the race for Udinese defender Cristian Zapata, as he seems to be heading to Villarreal.

The Reds had been heavily linked with the Colombian international centre-back a couple of weeks ago.

However, according to Spanish newspaper Marca, Udinese have a deal in place with Villarreal.

The ‘Yellow Submarine’ director of sport Antonio Cordon has reportedly secured an agreement for €6m plus ownership of Javier Matilla.

Although Matilla is part of the exchange, he will be loaned out to Granada, the Liga club owned by Udinese patrons the Pozzo family.

http://www.football-italia.net/jun26k.html

Heavily linked? A mistranslation from the player looking for attention

Anyway one Zapata is enough for any squad.

Prefer him to Dann whether he is looking for attention or not

Heavily linked? A mistranslation from the player looking for attention

Anyway one Zapata is enough for any squad.

I always thought Zapata meant shoe, in which case a pair might be better.

1stLadyOfFooty Melissa Reddy
by Lfctransfernews
Cristian Zapata, who was linked to #LFC, has agreed a deal with Villarreal. Fee believed to be €7milllion + Altidore or Marco Ruben

1stLadyOfFooty Melissa Reddy
by Lfctransfernews
Cristian Zapata, who was linked to #LFC, has agreed a deal with Villarreal. Fee believed to be €7milllion + Altidore or Marco Ruben

Altidore would be an interesting one there. He'd probably be replacing Sanchez in their forward line. All indications stateside were that he's heading to a Dutch side though...

Tough one to take but onwards and upwards.

Not many cbs in the world with his skillset.

Any money says Barca sign him in the next 3 years to replace Puyol.

Zapata to Villareal is on the Sky Sports website as a done deal.

So, lock please.

Does that mean we weren't in for him ?

Does that mean we weren't in for him ?

NO, read the paper properly! We "missed out" on him

Udinese...wtf? Selling their best players when they finally make a big tournament.

Anyways, locked.