Argentina´s Aimar signs for Benfica


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2008-07-17 11:41:09

Argentinian international midfielder Pablo Aimar, seen here in 2006, signed for Portuguese giants Benfica from relegated Spanish First Division side Real Zaragoza.
  Argentinian international midfielder Pablo Aimar, seen here in 2006, signed for Portuguese giants Benfica from relegated Spanish First Division side Real Zaragoza.
MADRID (AFP) - Argentinian international midfielder Pablo Aimar on Thursday signed for Portuguese giants Benfica from relegated Spanish First Division side Real Zaragoza.

The 28-year-old - nicknamed 'the clown' and capped over 50 times by his country as well as being a veteran of two World Cup final tournaments - has agreed a four-year deal worth 7.5 million euros (11.9 million dollars).

Aimar previously worked under Benfica's new Spanish scoach Quique Flores during his time at Valencia from 2000 to 2006.




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BesTalentScout July 17th, 2008 16:05

28yrs-old, not too old but what happened to his career ?

he was super at Valencia but now.........

DaJohnner July 17th, 2008 19:27

he will get a fresh start in the worlds best team with the most supporters

DaJohnner July 17th, 2008 19:27

he will get a fresh start in the worlds best team with the most supporters