United's New Defensive Brick Wall

[ZENZEN]

Position: Left-sided centre-back
Born: 19/04/78 (26)
Height: 1.78m
Nationality: Argentina (holds German Passport)
International caps: 7



Gabriel Heinze Signs In £6.9million Deal

"He has the qualities of top Argentina defenders,strength, speed and excellent technical ability."

- Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United is pleased to announce that it has agreed terms with Paris St Germain for the transfer of Argentine Defender, Gabriel Heinze.

The total consideration for this transfer is £6.9 million. The player has signed a five-year contract that will see him at the club until 30th June 2009.

Gabriel Heinze said: "I am extremely proud to sign for such a great Club. It is a very important step in my football career to join Manchester United and I have faith and great belief that I can meet the high expectations required".

Sir Alex Ferguson said: "We have been monitoring Gabriel for a long time and he demonstrates all the qualities of the top Argentinian defenders – strength, speed and excellent technical ability. He can play either as a central defender or left back and this flexibility means that he is a great acquisition for the Club."

David Gill, Chief Executive of Manchester United PLC, said "This is a great signing for Manchester United. We are always looking to strengthen our squad and the qualities that Gabriel will bring will be a tremendous asset as we prepare for the challenges of the new season ahead."

[woody]

i'd not heard of him until recently tbh but what i've read on him since gets a big from me! theres gonna be a right squad at OT next year. a Good blend of youth and experience, just like back in 99

Super Tim Vs big roy carroll in goal

gary neville right back
rio Ferdinand centre half

then a fight for the other defensive spaces between mikael silvestre, wes brown, new boy gabriel 57 varieties Heinze, & John o Shea

Midfield, to contest with Paul Scholes & Ryan Giggs...

Roy Keane, new kid Liam Miller, Ronaldo, Darren Fletcher(the new becks)Nicky Butt, Youngster Chris Eagles and Kleberson (both who may go out on loan for a year tho) Eric Djemba-Djemba, young Kiaran Richardson, and Quentin Fortune

Up Front to play along side Mr Horse Head van nistelrooy...

Louis Saha, Alan Smith, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ronaldo, Bellion
and hopefully a certain mr Rooney after Euro 2004

the Futures bright, the futures RED!! with red sleeves