Beattie 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Arsenal and Real Madrid have agreed a deal to swap midfielder Jose Antonio Reyes for forward Julio Baptista, BBC Radio Five Live understands. The deal could become permanent at a later date. Reyes, 22, had long campaigned for a move back home and Real and Atletico Madrid had both been linked with swoops for the forward. Arsenal had hoped to sign Brazil's Baptista a year ago, but he chose Real where he had failed to settle down. Baptista did not train with Madrid on Thursday, with reports suggesting he was in London taking a medical and processing a work permit. Reyes joined Arsenal from Sevilla in January 2004 and last year extended his contract to 2011. Last month, the midfielder told the Spanish press he was keen to leave Arsenal for Madrid, saying he had not adapted to life in England. Reyes has not played for Arsenal so far this season with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believed to have not used him in the Champions League in order not to cup-tie the midfielder and reduce his value. That's a story from earlier, but it's just been made official with Reyes wearing Number 19 for Real.. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Another wee cunt I wanted to leave Arsenal. He's been pish since day 1 just about. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Another wee cunt I wanted to leave Arsenal. He's been pish since day 1 just about. Seriously Gav.... any chance you can tell us what you REALLY think of Reyes ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m_momo1 0 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 think its a big loss to arsenal never seen baptisa play a really good game but hes a big guy so would like to see how AW will play him in the arsenal team.. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juffery 0 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Never seen Baptisita play, but Reyes always flattered a bit. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Stuck here, both have failed to live up to their reputations yet when either is n for they are unreal. Baptista is fookin huge with skill. Reyes, I reckon Arsenal got the best deal tbh 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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