kate9 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Raúl Albiol's daughter, Azahara, was born the 16th March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kate9 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 REAL MADRID SIGNS VALENCIA CF DEFENDER RAÚL ALBIOL According to news just in via the digital editions of “AS” &“elmundo.com”, VALENCIA CF Spanish International defenderRAUL ALBIOL will be player of REAL MADRID CF next season.Both Clubs have shut a 15M€ transfer deal in which all that is nowneeded is the players signature after his return from South Africawhere he is participating in the FIFA Confederations Cup withthe National Team. The 23 year old defender signs for the next5 years & has been specifically asked for by new Real MadridCoach Manuel Pellegrini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dziubalek88 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 REAL MADRID SIGNS VALENCIA CF DEFENDER RAÚL ALBIOL According to news just in via the digital editions of “AS” & “elmundo.com”, VALENCIA CF Spanish International defender RAUL ALBIOL will be player of REAL MADRID CF next season. Both Clubs have shut a 15M€ transfer deal in which all that is now needed is the players signature after his return from South Africa where he is participating in the FIFA Confederations Cup with the National Team. The 23 year old defender signs for the next 5 years & has been specifically asked for by new Real Madrid Coach Manuel Pellegrini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate9 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Real Madrid has officially announced through its official website that Raul Albiol is the club's third signing this season. The 23 year old center-back is set to sign a five-year contract with the club and will be presented next week after taking a medical exam and signing his contract. Raul Albiol is the first Spanish signing of the second Galagticos era and the first defensive reinforcement. According to Cadena Ser, Real Madrid paid Valencia €15m for the Spain international. RAUL ALBIOL STATISTICS AND BIOYears Club App (Gls) 2003–20042004–20092004–20052009- Valencia BValencia→ GetafeReal Madrid 035 0(2)109 0(3)017 0(1) From Realmadrid.com Real Madrid have landed one of the best center-backs in Spain and one of Europe’s brightest prospects. Only 23-years old, Raul Albiol (Valencia, 04/09/85) is quickly becoming an icon of Spanish football. Brought up through the Valencia youth system, Albiol is a fast, hardened center-back who dominates the aerial game. An international with the Spanish national team, the new Madridista was a member of the 2008 European Championship-winning squad. His youth and experience make him an attractive footballer for all coaches, who see Raul Albiol as the prototype center-back with plenty of resources to fall back on.Albiol was born in a small town in Valencia called Villamarchante, located on the right bank of the Turia River. Playing with a football was his favorite pastime as a child, and Valencia quickly took notice and enrolled Albiol in their academy. On 24 September 2003, and only 18 years old, Rafa Benitez gave Albiol the chance to debut with the first team in a UEFA Cup match against AIK Solna. The current Liverpool coach saw the tremendous potential Albiol possessed, but the player finished the season playing for Mestalla, the youth team, and would have to wait to earn a spot on Valencia’s premier squad.RESURGENCEValencia loaned Albiol to Getafe the following season in order for the player to gain experience in Spain’s top flight. It was then that Albiol suffered the most tragic chapter of his life. The center back suffered a serious car accident on his way to the Spanish capital and was in ICU for 17 days. His spleen was removed and Albiol was ordered to remain inactive for two months. They were difficult days for the Valencia native, who thought many times that he would never return to the pitch. But surprisingly, Albiol made a full recovery and joined Getafe midway through the season –he even scored a goal against Real Madrid-. Then Getafe coach Quique Sanchez Flores had all the faith in the world in Albiol, which made it no surprise that he asked Valencia’s head brass to reacquire the services of the player after he was appointed head coach of the Che.Although his natural position was as a defensive midfielder, Quique repositioned Albiol as a center-back upon his return to Mestalla, and the moved suited the player to perfection. Albiol and Ayala formed one of the most solid defensive duos in La Liga. Tall, fast and strong, what Albiol is really known for is his ability to move the ball forward and to play it safely with the midfielders; a skill he surely acquired during his days as a midfielder. Albiol is also very tall and dominates the aerial game, making him a potential threat during set-pieces and the perfect player to clear balls curled into the box.EUROPEAN CHAMPION WITH ‘LA ROJA'Raul Albiol’s best season as a professional was no doubt 2007/08. A hands-down starter for Valencia, the defender made a name for himself domestically and abroad and earned several call-ups by Luis Aragones for Euro 2008 qualifiers. His debut took place on 13 October 2007 against Denmark. Once June rolled around, and after Valencia had won the Copa del Rey, the now Madridista was called up by the national team coach top participate in the European Championship in Austria and Switzerland, where he coincided with new teammates, Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos. Albiol, who played against Sweden and Greece, finished the tournament as a European champion in Ernst Happel Stadion along with the rest of the Spanish expedition.Despite only being 23-years old, Real Madrid has acquired the services of an already-experienced and mature player who has no fear of the responsibility that being a Madridistas entails. In his final season at Valencia, Albiol played 45 matches and scored two goals. Saying he is a true sportsman would be an understatement; he has only been shown one red card during his five seasons in Primera Division. Albiol is currently on Confederations Cup duty in South Africa, where Iker Casillas, his new captain, had the following to say about him: “If you had to put a face to this group, it would be Albiol’s. He is the face of this team because he reflects all that is good about us.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kate9 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Thanks JS[sHRIMP] Raul Albiol will be presented on Thursday 2 July at 21:00 CET Realmadrid.com Real Madrid C.F. wishes to announce that Raul Albiol will be officially presented on Thursday 2 July at 21:00 CET. The act will take place on the turf of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Fans, Club Members and the media will be able to attend. A press conference will be held in the Press Room following the presentation. more pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS[SHRIMP] Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Thanks Kate!Real M is my favourite club but I didn't want Raul Albiol in RM. He is Valensianista...And I love him and I will love him in Real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS[SHRIMP] Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Chronology of Albiol's big dayRaul Albiol is currently visiting the Santiago BernabeuRealmadrid.comAlbiol was born in a small town in Valencia. Rafa Benitez gave him the chance to debut at the age of 18. Valencia loaned Albiol to Getafe the following season in order for the player to gain experience in Spain’s top flight. He suffered a serious car accident that same year and his spleen was removed, forcing him to remain inactive for two months. But Albiol made a full recovery and returned to football. He is now an unquestionable starter for La Roja. His list of accolades includes one La Liga, one Copa del Rey, one UEFA Cup and one European Championship. Now Raul Albiol begins a new chapter of his life. Beginning at 21:00 CET when he is officially unveiled in the Santiago Bernabeu, the tall, fast and strong centre back will be new player of Real Madrid. A long day awaits. A magical day is in store. ARRIVAL IN MADRID After landing at Terminal 2 of Barajas International Airport from his native Valencia, Albiol expressed how happy he was to be in Madrid and how excited he is to become a Madridista. The player, whoe was joined by his father, wife, brothers and baby daughter, was driven to the Mirasierra Suites Hotel to get a good night's rest before his big day. FIT FOR ACTION Raul Albiol passes his mandatory physical this morning prior to being unveiled at 21:00 CET tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu. The player was put through sevaral tests including a biomechanics exam at Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital. According to the Chief of Real Madrid's Medical Services, "Raul is in phenomenal shape. All the results were satisfactory. He is perfectly fit for whatever the coaching staff asks of him. He can begin preseason training with absolute normality." AT THE SANTIAGO BERNABEU After passing his medical earlier in the day, he went to the Bernabeu and was received by Director General and Presidential Aide Jorge Valdano. Sporting Director Miguel Pardeza and Director of Institutional Relations Emilio Butragueño also welcomed the footballer. Albiol toured the facility and took time out of his hectic schedule to meet several club employees.ALBIOL VISITS REALMADRID.COMDespite waking up early for his medical and with a long day ahead, he has yet to wipe the smile off his face. During his visit to the Santiago Bernabeu, Albiol didn't miss out on the chance to overlook the pitch from the Presidential Balcony and greet club employees. Even during one of the most intense days of his life, he managed to fit in a visit to Realmadrid.com, where he took particular interest in how the website is produced and all the news being written about him on his special day. LUNCH AND RESTAfter and interview with Realmadrid TV and a walk around the Santiago Bernabeu, Raul Albiol sat down for lunch with Jorge Valdano, Miguel Pardeza and his agent, Manuel Garcia Quilon. Following lunch, the centre back will be taken back to Mirasierra Suites Hotel to rest before heading back to the stadium at approximately 19:30 for the start of his presentation rituals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate9 Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Thanks Kate! Real M is my favourite club but I didn't want Raul Albiol in RM. He is Valensianista... And I love him and I will love him in Real. I love Real & Raul too & just like you said Raul Albiol is real Valensianista like Raul Gonzalez is Madridista, Valencia will always be in his heart but I hope he will be loved Real as much as he loves Valencia, event more I believe he'll have a bright future with Madrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS[SHRIMP] Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Yes. I agree. Valencia will always be in his heart I don't like transfer-window... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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