22 year old, Serbian centre-back.
signed for 4 years.
Free transfer
:.: Jornal Record :.:
22 year old, Serbian centre-back.
signed for 4 years.
Free transfer
:.: Jornal Record :.:
player profile
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Fernandes says he is only thinking about doing a good season with Benfica:
«Só penso em fazer uma boa época» (Manuel Fernandes)
Apesar do assédio inglês, o Benfica mostra-se pouco interessado em negociar Manuel Fernandes nesta fase da temporada. A Sky Sports, que hoje reagiu à notícia do interesse do Everton, avança com declarações de uma fonte anónima do clube encarnado que sublinha essa posição.
«O jogador tem um acordo connosco e não está nos nossos planos vê-lo sair este Verão», garantiram. O mesmo órgão de informação britânico apresentou uma curta declaração do próprio Manuel Fernandes, que terá mostrado sintonia com a posição benfiquista sobre o tema. «Estou feliz no Benfica e agora só penso em fazer uma boa época», terá afirmado o médio internacional português.
Manuel Fernandes tem mostrado, nesta temporada, que pode desempenhar um papel muito importante na equipa treinada por Fernando Santos.
Source: **abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»
Luis Felipe Viera says Manuel Fernandes is going nowhere.....
«Manuel Fernandes não sai!» (Luís Filipe Vieira)
O Benfica não vai abrir mão de Manuel Fernandes. Em conversa com A BOLA, Luís Filipe Vieira colocou tudo em pratos limpos, manifestou confiança absoluta na capacidade do jovem médio e colocou a vertente desportiva acima dos proveitos económicos.
O espectacular início de temporada de Manuel Fernandes levou a que vários clubes da Europa rica ficassem especialmente alerta quanto ao jovem médio encarnado. Alguns deles, nomeadamente o Valência e o Manchester City, sondaram, sem nunca chegarem a contactos oficiais, os termos de uma eventual aquisição. Já o Everton, último clube a contar com Manuel Fernandes, sabedor da cláusula de rescisão do jogador, avançou, há algum tempo, com uma proposta que ficava aquém do estabelecido.
Significa isto que, de facto, o Benfica não possui em carteira nenhuma proposta para a venda dos direitos desportivos de Manuel Fernandes. Porém, mesmo que uma proposta dessas viesse a chegar ao clube da Luz, a resposta do Benfica seria negativa.
Luís Filipe Vieira, presidente dos encarnados, não teve dúvidas em afirmar a A BOLA que a SAD não aceitará propostas para a venda do médio: «Manuel Fernandes não sai do Benfica.»
Confrontado com as notícias que insistentemente colocavam o internacional português fora da Luz, Vieira foi taxativo: «o que nos interessa são as vitórias e Manuel Fernandes faz parte deste projecto. Não abriremos mão do seu concurso.»
Source: **abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»
Portugal star Manuel Fernandes set to join Everton
EVERTON are hopeful of signing Benfica midfielder Manuel Fernandes within the next 24 hours.
The Goodison outfit are closing in on a deal for the 21-year-old for a fee believed to be in the region of £8million.
David Moyes opted to move for the Portugal international after seeing his attempts to sign FC Porto’s Luis Gonzalez flounder earlier this week.
Fernandes spent the second half of last season on loan at Goodison, and made no secret of his desire to make the switch permanent after scoring two goals, including a memorable strike against Manchester United, in nine appearances.
Benfica were originally asking for £12m, but reduced their asking price after conceding defeat in persuading the player to remain at the club.
The Portuguese star is expected to open talks today and Everton are confident he can become their latest summer signing following the arrivals of Phil Jagielka, Leighton Baines and the on-loan Steven Pienaar.
Meanwhile, Alan Stubbs believes Everton team-mate Joleon Lescott can break into the England set-up this season. Lescott’s stock has risen significantly since making the step up to the top flight from Coca-Cola Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer.
The 24-year-old’s fine performances following his £5million arrival at Goodison led to international recognition in May when he appeared for the England B team against Albania.
Jamie Carragher included Lescott in a batch of up-and-coming young English defenders as he revealed he was considering his own international retirement.
And Everton defender Stubbs said: “It speaks volumes that another player from across the park is talking him up.
“I think Joleon can become an England regular. I’d have no qualms about him stepping up to the international stage, he’s more than good enough to do that. I’ve played alongside him and been very impressed by him.”
Lescott played much of last season in an emergency left-back role, but is likely to be used more often in his preferred central position with Leighton Baines having this week been signed from Wigan Athletic.
And Stubbs added: “He had a great season last season, but this season will be tougher for him,” he said. “People will know what he is all about, and this season it will be another challenge for Joleon. It’s okay doing it over one season, but it’s over a number of seasons when people will start to sit up and take notice.”
Mikel Arteta acknowledges the importance of beginning their season on a winning note.
While Everton got off to a flier last season with victory over Watford en route to eventually finishing sixth, the previous season’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United was a signal of he struggle David Moyes’s side
“It is very important that we start the season well and it is good that we are at Goodison for the first game,” he said. “When you win the first game it takes the pressure off and gets the confidence high. We do not want a repeat of two seasons ago.
“I am ready and I am really looking forward to it. Hopefully we can get a result.
“We have been preparing really well over the last six weeks and we want to show everybody how prepared we are.”
Steven Pienaar, who has arrived on a season-long loan from Borussia Dortmund, will be available to make his debut tomorrow after his visa problems were rectified.
icLiverpool - Portugal star Manuel Fernandes set to join Everton
Change of plans....
NVm Reports are saying Fernandes is staying
Benfica Declare Manuel Fernandes Is Not For Sale –Lisbon Club Ignore Everton Interest In Permanent Signing Of Fernandes
Submitted by Niraj Prabhu on Sat, 2007-08-11 12:26.
Benfica are not planning to sell Manuel Fernandes, who had spent the second half of last season on loan at Everton.
Reports have been rife that the Toffees are ready to make an £8m permanent deal to sign the 21-year-old Portugal midfielder.
However, the Portuguese club, who is reported to be rating Fernandes at around £12m, have declared that they are not selling the talented player and they have no offers lodged in.
The Lisbon club's president Luis Filipe De Vieira told A Bola: "We have not received any official offers for our player. If any offer arrives, our answer will be negative.
"Manuel is playing to a good level and he is needed for our project this season. No doubts exist about this question. The kid will not leave the club."
Moyes not getting Fernandes
Moyes not getting Fernandes August 11 2007
Everton boss David Moyes must look elsewhere for a midfielder after Benfica insisted Manuel Fernandes will be staying put.
The Portuguese U-21 international spent the second half of last season on loan at Goodison Park, but the Toffees decided against a permanent deal due to his third-party ownership.
However, Moyes has rekindled his interest in Fernandes after missing out on Luis Gonzalez, who has opted to stay with FC Porto.
The 21-year-old, though, is expected to remain in Lisbon after Benfica president Luis Filipe De Vieira declared that the Portuguese giants have no intention of letting the player leave.
"We have not received any official offers for our player," Vieira told A Bola. "If any offer arrives, our answer will be negative.
"Manuel is playing to a good level and he is needed for our project this season.
"No doubts exist about this question. The kid will not leave the club."
I knew he wouldn't be leaving this seaosn. He is one of our keys to the league title this seaosn, we cnanot afford to let another star go.
I'm sick off this, its just going in circles now. Benfica has an official offer from Everton...
Benfica tem proposta oficial do Everton
O Benfica comunicou esta tarde à Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM) estar em posse de uma proposta do Everton para a aquisição de 50 por cento do passe de Manuel Fernandes.
O Conselho de Administração da Benfica SAD esclarece que «equaciona agora ou a aceitação da proposta do Everton ou, em alternativa, vir a adquirir os 50 por cento dos direitos económicos que não pertencem à Sociedade».
No comunicado enviado à CMVM pode ler-se que «a vontade do jogador será determinante» para a decisão nesta matéria.
Source: **abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»
This is crap.We never get things straight always no yes no yes.
I dont think he is leaving because we cant afford to lose three quality mids in one season.
Fernando Santos colocou o nome de Manuel Fernandes na lista de convocados para o encontro de logo, frente ao Copenhaga (o médio iria mesmo ser titular), mas ao mesmo tempo que o treinador falava na sala de imprensa o jogador abandonava o Estádio da Luz.
big loss for benfica good pick up for everton good solid young player
All Players that have left Benfica a while back should mentioned here.
Retired numbers
S.L. Benfica has retired the number of Hungarian player Miklós Fehér, who died of cardiac arrhythmia in January 2004 after falling unconscious during a match for the Portuguese Liga.
- 29
Miklós Fehér, Striker, 2001 - 2004
Notable former players
The legendary Eusébio, whose statue stands near Benfica's stadium is a symbol of the club and of Portuguese football.
List of notable football players of Benfica's history:
1900 - 1950 1951 - 1970 1971 - 1990 1990s 2000s
Former coaches
Derlei scored for Sporting today.
Now this would be interesting. Pauleta is nto happy with his sitaution at PSG, that is know and now one of his representitives is seen at Benfica's training gorund. Anything in this?
Representante de Pauleta no Seixal
Jorge Gama, representante de Pauleta, está no centro de treinos do Benfica mas não revelou o motivo que o levou ao Seixal.
O avançado português, recorde-se, assumiu estar descontente com a sua actual situação no Paris Saint-Germain, onde tem sido pouco utilizado pelo técnico Paul Le Guen. Pauleta assumiu mesmo a hipótese de trocar de clube ainda durante o mês de Agosto.
No Seixal já está igualmente Fernando Santos, que, contudo, não vai orientar o treino da tarde. O agora ex-técnico do Benfica vai despedir-se dos jogadores, sendo que o apronto será orientado por Fernando Chalana.
Source: **abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»
Not going to happen. If it does then this will be the first step towards greatness.
Pauleta's agent in Seixal
Pedro Pauleta's agent Jorge Gama was seen at the Benfica's Seixal training centre but did not reveal his motives. Questions arise about Pauleta's current situation in Paris SG and how he intends to end his career in a Portuguese club. The transfer window being open until 31st August, there is every chance a first time move to a top Liga team could be his future.
Pauleta has made it known that he is far from happy at Parc des Princes having lost his first team place under Paul Le Guen. The former Portuguese International scored 47 goals in 88 appearances and has amassed more than 150 goals in club level since 1998.
Source:Planet Benfica: News / Comments / Pauleta's agent in Seixal
Tuesday 21 August 2007 - 10:53:00Málaga have announced the exit of physio Fernando Gaspar from the technical staff of the club, revealing that he is on his way to join Benfica.
Fernando Gaspar on his way to Luz
According to the official website of the Spanish club Gaspar is re-joining the team he worked with in 2003/04, meeting up José Antonio Camacho and Pepe Carcelen, although no confirmation has been made from Benfica.
Source:Planet Benfica: News / Comments / Fernando Gaspar on his way to Luz
Lots of positive changes behind the scenes of Benfica.
Can we have some more info?
He's a midfielder from Celta Vigo, 25 years old and despite interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid Benfica is his chosen destination and he maybe even sign today:
«Benfica é um dos maiores da Europa» (Oubiña)
Borja Oubiña está muito perto de se tornar no primeiro reforço do Benfica na era Camacho. O médio do Celta de Vigo, ainda com um discurso prudente, revela entusiasmo com a mais que certa transferência para a Luz. «O Benfica é um grande clube, um dos maiores da Europa», diz.
O Manchester City, de Eriksson, apresentou também uma proposta ao Celta, mas o Benfica é a escolha de Oubiña. As negociações devem ficar concluídas ainda hoje.
«O Benfica é a equipa que está mais perto de assegurar a minha contratação, mas, neste momento, aguardo que as negociações se concluam. Há ainda coisas por acertar entre os clubes», disse Oubinã, entusiasmado com a hipótese de rumar ao clube da águia e trabalhar com Camacho: «Camacho é um grande treinador e o Benfica um grande clube, dos maiores da Europa».
O Celta de Vigo pede 10 milhões de euros pelo passe do médio, faltando agora definir as condições de pagamento. Disso dá conta o director de comunicação do clube galego, José Carlos Bastos, que admite que Oubiña assine, hoje, contrato com o Benfica.
«As negociações iniciaram-se ontem à tarde, ainda decorrem mas já estão avançadas. Estamos a negociar a forma de pagamento dos cerca de 10 milhões de euros que o Celta pede pelo jogador», explicou, revelando: «É possível que o Obiña assine ainda hoje com o Benfica».
O Manchester City apresentou uma proposta formal e o Real Madrid há muito que «namora» o médio de 25 anos. Oubiña prefere o Benfica. «Recebemos uma proposta do Manchester City e o Real Madrid há muito tempo que tem interesse no jogador. Mas por aquilo que Oubiña e o seu representante têm dito, o jogador prefere o Benfica», esclareceu Carlos Bastos.
Source: **abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»
Fernandes Might Stay in Benfica
OJOGO ONLINE
Benfica atento a Manuel Fernandes
Everton ainda não inscreveu Manuel Fernandes na Federação Inglesa, apesar de ter acertado com o Benfica a sua transferência, comprando os 50 por cento do passe que as águias detinham. Isto porque, os novos regulamentos da competição são bem claros em relação a esta matéria e não permitem que o passe de um jogador seja propriedade – neste caso, dividida em partes iguais – de um clube e de um fundo de investimento, a GSA. O Everton está a envidar todos os esforços no sentido de resolver a situação, mas ainda não foi capaz de resolver o problema de modo a inscrever o atleta. O Benfica segue com grande atenção a evolução dos acontecimentos e, caso o clube de Liverpool não possa inscrever o jogador, deseja o seu regresso à Luz.
Obina deal out
OJOGO ONLINE
Not going anywhere
**abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»
This would be the best day of my life I have always loved the way this guy played I would be so happy if he would return to Benfica.
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