Rafa Marquez to Red Bulls (Barca Bulls)

Astoria · 07-24-2010, 05:31 PM

The MSM outlets in the U.S. have not picked up on this yet, but for what it's worth. Official announcement they say is next week.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3353/...ierry-henry-at

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Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez to join Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls on four-year deal
Mexican follows team-mate to Major League Soccer...

23 Jul 2010 17:55:00

EXCLUSIVE
By Mahmoud Maher and Matt Monaghan

Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez is to join Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls on a four-year contract, Goal.com can exclusively reveal.

The 31-year old defender had eyed a move to Major League Soccer before playing at World Cup 2010 with Mexico.

After starring for his nation in South Africa, he has now negotiated a release from his contract with the La Liga champions - which was set to run until 2012 - and has put pen to paper on a lucrative deal in the 'Big Apple'.

Speaking exclusively to Goal.com, a well placed source confirmed the deal will be officially announced next week.

"Marquez has signed for a four-year contract with the New York Red Bulls and will join up with Thierry Henry," they said.

"Marquez has gained his contract release from Barcelona and will get a salary of £2 million per season. The official announcement of the deal will be next week."

The move brings to an end a glory-filled seven year stay in Catalunya, where Marquez won every club trophy available. Despite this success, a series of injuries had limited his influence in Pep Guardiola's set-up and he was restricted to just seven top-flight starts.

Marquez's arrival means he joins Henry and Colombian striker Juan Pablo Angel to fill the limit of designated players at the Red Bulls.

MLS rules state a squad can only contain three designated players on higher wages, with the ex-Monaco man's arrival sure to be above the salary cap limits.

Dirtstar · 07-24-2010, 08:34 PM

that's pretty cool.

although he's past his prime, Marquez can still play at a very high level.

JetsFan2012 · 07-25-2010, 01:19 PM

At this rate, Cristiano Ronaldo will sign with the Bulls when he turns 40.

07-24-2010, 08:34 PM	#2
Dirtstar Snubbed a man just to watch him cry. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,776	that's pretty cool. although he's past his prime, Marquez can still play at a very high level.

07-25-2010, 01:19 PM	#3
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	At this rate, Cristiano Ronaldo will sign with the Bulls when he turns 40.