標題: [討論] 曼聯棄將穿上兵工廠18號球衣 [打印本頁] 作者: tok 時間: 2008-8-21 07:30 AM 標題: 曼聯棄將穿上兵工廠18號球衣
Mikael Silvestre has completed a transfer to Arsenal for an undisclosed fee, bringing down the curtain on a nine-year Manchester United career.
The French defender, who joined from Internazionale in September 1999, made 361 appearances for the Reds, scoring 10 goals and winning 10 major honours.
Speaking after Silvestre had completed the formalities of his move, Sir Alex Ferguson told ManUtd.com: “Mikael was a great servant and a wonderful professional. We wish him all the best at his new club and thank him for his service.”
Silvestre performed in the centre or left side of defence for the Reds, but was hit by serious back-to-back injuries in his United career, suffering a dislocated shoulder and cruciate knee ligament damage in 2007.
With Patrice Evra established as United’s first-choice left back, and the central partnership of Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand seemingly set in stone, Mikael was unlikely to find regular first team football at Old Trafford this season.
Arsenal have swooped to add Silvestre’s international experience to their backline, and the popular Frenchman joins compatriots William Gallas, Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna, Abou Diaby, Armand Traore and Samir Nasri at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikael has penned a two-year deal and will wear the number 18 shirt for the Gunners
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[ 本帖最後由 wlt1110 於 2008-8-21 10:32 AM 編輯 ]作者: tok 時間: 2008-8-21 07:32 AM
Arsenal sign Man Utd's Silvestre
Silvestre missed most of the 2007/08 season with injury
Arsenal have signed Manchester United's France international defender Mikael Silvestre for an undisclosed fee.
The 31-year-old joined United in September 1999 and had one year left on his contract at Old Trafford, but has now signed a two-year deal at Arsenal.
He made 249 Premier League appearances in nearly nine years with United.
Silvestre, also linked with Manchester City and Bordeaux, missed most of last season with a knee ligament injury, but returned to action in April.
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I think he should have stuck with us and got his testimonial - I don't think he's going to get first-team football at Arsenal
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Gunners boss Arsene Wenger told his club's website: "We have a strong squad but a young squad.
"Mikael's versatility, experience and calibre will provide the extra depth we need to reinforce our challenge for honours this season.
"His defensive adaptability will serve us well, and it's a big plus that Mikael has top-level experience and a great understanding of football in the Premier League."
Silvestre added: "I've spent a large part of my career at United and I'll remember that time fondly but feel I'm ready for a new challenge.
"Arsenal are known for playing technical and skilful football, and have a young but experienced squad.
"I'm really excited about this next stage of my career, hopefully playing my part in helping the club to new successes."
Silvestre had faced competition for the left-back slot at Old Trafford since Patrice Evra arrived from Monaco in 2006, while Nemanja Vidic has established himself as Rio Ferdinand's first-choice central defensive partner.
He has become the first player to be sold to the Gunners by United since Brian Kidd in 1974.作者: wlt1110 時間: 2008-8-21 10:33 AM
希望他在arsenal可以继续大展拳脚啦作者: 玄天教主 時間: 2008-8-22 12:57 AM
