Transfer La Liga

Mourinho is starting to shape his side, and with Maicon too expensive even for Real Madrid, he has decided to bring an old friend Carvalho to stregthen his defence. The cheque book is still open though, and with Kaká and now Garay likely to be out for several months, more signings could be made in the next few days. Özil is the current favourite, but if he plays for Werder Bremen in next Wednesday's Champions League qualifier the interest will wane. Barcelona have also been reportedly sniffing around the German international (if only to push the price up for Madrid!), but if they go for anyone to complete a relatively small squad, it is more likely they will move for Liverpool's Mascherano. Guardiola prefers to count on his youngsters to make up the numbers, but if he relies to heavily on them he could weaken his B team, who this season are playing in the second division.
Elsewhere Atlético Madrid have finally agreed terms with Juventus for a second loan of Tiago, and Sevilla have signed the little-known Cigarini from Italy. They have a reputation for spotting great talent though, and if Luis Fabiano goes e.g. to Marseille (who are making a big bid for him), they already have replacements lined up. It remains to be seen however whether Málaga's new owners have the same eye for undiscovered stars - they have spent quite a bit of money on players who are unknown in Spain, and are letting go of many of the squad who saved them from relegation last year. Only time will tell if they have got it right! (15.08.10)

2010/2011 New season transfers - Div 1

2010/2011 New season transfers - Div 2

Player (Country)	Current club	New club	Position/Comments
Carvalho (POR)	Chelsea (ENG)	Real Madrid	DF Mou gets his man! Carvalho rejoins old coach for reported €8 Mio fee, deal for 2 years with option of a third.
Tiago (POR)	Juventus (ITA)	Atlético Madrid	MF Has taken a long time, but have finally tied up new loan period after all sides gave ground.
Cigarini (ITA)	Napoli (ITA)	Sevilla	MF Signs on loan with buy out option, but signing delayed by a few days due to virus infection.
Colunga / Kepa	Recreativo / Getafe	Getafe / Recreativo	FW Getafe have signed ex Zaragoza striker for €2.5 Mio plus Kepa, who moves the other way.
Valdo	Espanyol / Málaga	Levante	MF No room for him again after returning from loan, so agrees to rescind contract and move on.
Munúa (URU)	Málaga	Levante	GK Contract not renewed at Málaga even though contributed to their salvation, so takes up offer from Levante.
Sebastian Fernández (URU / ESP)	Banfield (ARG)	Málaga	FW World Cup player joins South coast team. Striker has signed four year contract.
Galatto (BZL / ITA)	Litex Lovech (BUL)	Málaga	GK Was on loan in Bulgaria from Atletico Paranaense last season. Joins on three year contract to replace Munúa.
Quincy (GHA / HOL)	Al-Sadd (QTR)	Málaga	MF Ex Celta World Cup player is on trial for next 20 days.
Pulhac (ROM)	Dynamo Bucharest	Hércules	DF Left back joins for one year, reportedly on loan with 3 year buy out terms.
Nahuelpan (ARG)	Coritiba (BZL)	Racing Santander	FW Have signed striker on four year contract to strengthen attack.
Bertolo (ARG)	Palermo (ITA)	Zaragoza	MF Joins on one year loan, with €6 Mio buy out clause for a further four seasons.
Díaz De Cerio	Athletic Bilbao	Córdoba	FW Way blocked by Llorente, Toquero, Muniain and Co., so agrees loan move to get playing time.
Maldonado	Sporting Gijón	Cartagena	MF Has to move on again to make room for new signings. Agrees to rescind contract, and signs for two years with new club.
Cabrera (URU)	Atlético Madrid	Recreativo	DF Young left back has to move on to free up non-EU place. Ibra could move too, but currently asking too much.
Marcos Márquez	Las Palmas	Salamanca	FW Prolific striker out of contract at Las Palmas and agrees three year deal. Miguel García moves same way.
Perone (BZL)	Tombense / Mirassol (BZL)	Xerez	DF Exotic signing for Xerez. Young defender has EU passport, and joins on loan.
Despotovic (SER)	Murcia / Salamanca	Girona	FW Star signing for Catalans. No place at relegated Murcia after returning from loan.
Tam Nsaliwa (MLW / GER)	AEK Athens (GRE) / Lilleström (NOR)	Betis	MF Signed midfielder to replace injured Arzu. Joins on free transfer for three years.
Alex	Barcelona B	Zaragoza	GK Spanish under 19 keeper moves on, although Barça keep buy back option for next 4 years. Will probably start in B team.
Jorquera	Girona	retiring	GK Ex Barça keeper only 31, but retiring to go in to family business. Have signed Santamaría from Las Palmas to replace him.
Quiroga (ARG)	Gimnasia y Esgrima (ARG)	Las Palmas	FW Move to Córdoba called off in the end, so joins Canary Islanders on two year loan.
Melli	Betis	Tenerife	DF Another one leaving the sinking ship? Agrees to rescind contract, and will be moving to Canary Isles.
Felipe Ramos	Real Madrid B	Deportivo	GK Have signed youth international keeper from Castilla, although likely to play in B team at first.
Tena / Perera	Elche / Rayo	Rayo / Elche	DF / FW Swap deal called off in the end after Tena fell out with Elche management and Perera asked for two year loan contract.