Hleb transferred to Barcelona
Jul 17th, 2008 • Transactions
27 year old Belarus attacking midfielder Alexander Hleb has completed his move from Arsenal to Barcelona. The transfer cost €11.8 million; Hleb described it as “a dream, I love this team” said Hleb. “I will give my best and I want to win everything with Barca”. Hleb was reportedly tired of living in London and playing with Arsenal, an unfortunate circumstance for Wenger who has already lost Flamini and may lose Gilberto Silva. Arsenals midfield will be significantly weakened after having lost these players. Hleb and Flamini were both starting players critical in Arsenals flowing style of play and attack.
Hleb will be a great asset to Barcelona who is currently letting Ronaldinho leave to AC Milan. Hleb is also the 5th signing for Barcelona including Martin Caceres and Gerard Pique, Daniel Alves, Seydou Keita.
arsenal has got to be hurt by this…no doubt about it hleb is a baller