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發表於 2006-7-13 22:48:06
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Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce has hailed the transfer of Dietmar Hamann to Manchester City as 'the best transfer deal in his life'.
The German international ended his on-off transfer saga on Wednesday by being finally unveiled as a Manchester City player.
The 32-year-old had previously signed a contract with The Trotters but decided against the switch to The Reebok Stadium and asked to be allowed to move elsewhere.
Bolton eventually relented to Hamann's demands and will receive £400,000 from City for a player that never made an appearance for the club.
Although disappointed with the player's actions, Allardyce is happy with the outcome of the situation.
"Didi Hamann is a history breaker," Allardyce said on the club's official website. "I am the only manager to get £400,000 for a player who has never kicked a ball for the club.
"Didi Hamann has disappointed me for two reasons. The first reason is that the player and his agent resurrected the interest in Bolton Wanderers at the end of last season after we'd missed out on him 12 months before.
"Secondly, he didn't tell the full story when he tried to get out of the agreement he had with us.
"Because of that, I have managed to get this club £400,000. It is the best transfer deal I have ever done in my life."
With the absence of Hamann, Allardyce is expected to turn to the tried and tested figure of Ivan Campo in the holding role in Bolton's midfield next season.
The Spaniard's future at the club had also been in some doubt until a few weeks ago when he agreed a new two-year contract.
Allardyce has been delighted with the impact Campo has made during the short time back from pre-season and is now looking to reinforcing the side further before the start of the season on August 19.
"I have no regrets whatsoever. Life moves on and my whole thought process is channelled to strengthening the squad here," he added.
"For example, it's like Ivan Campo, who signed a new two-year contract last month. Ivan is arguably the best player we've had in the sitting role.
"He is having an excellent close season and should be ready for a massive campaign when it all starts next month.
"In some respects, because of his injuries last season, it is like having a new player in our ranks." |
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