spireblue 229 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 juan nanuel ortiz. report coming up on stv in major transfer news for rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Spanish midfielder Juan Manuel Ortiz is at Murray Park holding talks with Rangers, STV can reveal.The 29-year-old, who is currently contracted to Spanish second tier side UD Almeria, predominently plays on the right of midfield. The versatile player has also featured for his club on the left flank and in both full-back positions.An agreement is already in place between the two clubs for the transfer of the player, with Almeria subsequently giving Ortiz permission to travel to Glasgow.Speaking to STV, Almeria's sporting director Alberto Benito confirmed his player was in talks with Rangers. "I can confirm we have had talks with Glasgow Rangers have reached an agremeent over a fee for Juanma," he said. "He has been with Almeria for four years and he is a very important player."He can play in several positions. He can play on the left or right hand side of attack, but also defensive left and right. He is also very quick."When asked if he was happy for his player to leave the club, Benito replied: "No we are not happy. But for him, who is a very good person and player, this is a good move."It is important for him to play at a big club like Glasgow Rangers, who have the chance to play in Champions League."For me it is a big problem because I now have to find three players to replace him."Ortiz, also known as Juanma, started his career with Atletico Madrid, making five appearances for the club while also spending spells out on loan with Osasun and Poli Eijdo.A move to Almeria followed in 2007 and he has gone on to play 126 times, scoring nine goals.Almeria were relegated from La Liga at the end of the 2010/11 season, finishing in 20th position. Ortiz was subsequently told the club would not stand in his way if an offer came in, along with a host of other first team players at the club.http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/261170-spanish-utility-player-juan-manuel-ortiz-in-rangers-signing-talks/Sounds good. Would be a useful player if he can adapt to the Scottish game/has shins of iron. 29 though, just about the peak for a speedy player, he may lose pace over the next two years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1872 3,814 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 There's already a few threads on it fellas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/261170-spanish-utility-player-juan-manuel-ortiz-in-rangers-signing-talks/Sounds good. Would be a useful player if he can adapt to the Scottish game/has shins of iron. 29 though, just about the peak for a speedy player, he may lose pace over the next two years.You mean like Kenny Miller? Dont think so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markybear 136 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Sounds like he's being brought in primarily for the troublesome left mid position & also for his ability to cover various positions for injuries/suspensions I suppose.Sounds gd to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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