Sept 1, 2008- Ricardo Quaresma at Inter, will wear # 77 jersey, contract 2013- Video arriving Linate airport, Sept 2 Quaresma in press conference

I'm so excited to see Quaresma at Inter, in the Italian soccer serie A. This will be great. Now who's place will he take Mancini's or Figo's??

I want to see him in the Milan derby Inter v. AC Milan and AC Milan v. Inter and score his famous trivela goal!

Boa sorte Quaresma!!!!

--On RTP (Portuguese) video: Sept 1, 2008- Ricardo Quaresma já está em Itália e vai mesmo jogar no Inter de Milão. O Porto já comunicou a transferência à Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários. Foi vendido por dezoito milhões e seiscentos mil euros... e em troca o Porto recebe Pelé.

--- On the Inter official website inter.it Italian announcement:

Mercato: ufficiale, Quaresma è dell'Inter
Lunedì, 01 Settembre 2008 18:09:03

MILANO - Ricardo Andrade Quaresma Bernardo è dell'Inter. Arrivato a Milano domenica sera, il campione portoghese (25 anni il 26 settembre) nella giornata di oggi è stato sottoposto ai rituali controlli medici e ha poi siglato il contratto che lo legherà alla Società fino al 30 giugno 2013. Nella sede di Palazzo Durini, per la conclusione burocratica dell'operazione (terminata nel pomeriggio), Quaresma -

accompagnato dai suoi manager - ha incontrato il vice presidente Rinaldo Ghelfi, il direttore tecnico Marco Branca, il consulente di mercato Gabriele Oriali e il vice direttore generale Stefano Filucchi.

Presente all'incontro Josè Mourinho che, appena rientrato in Italia dopo aver visionato ad Atene il Panathinaikos, prossimo avversario dell'Inter nella Uefa Champions League, ha voluto dare il benvenuto al neo nerazzurro.

Quaresma è stato acquistato da F.C. Internazionale a titolo definitivo: arriva dal Porto, al quale - con la stessa formula - è stato ceduto il centrocampista Gomes Passos Vitor Hugo "Pelè".

Ricardo Quaresma, che avrà la maglia nerazzurra numero 77, sarà presentato alla stampa domani, al centro sportivo 'Angelo Moratti' di Appiano Gentile, alle ore 12.30 (ingresso giornalisti, fotografi e operatori televisivi a partire dalle ore 12.15).

English announcement on inter.it------
Quaresma completes Inter switch
Monday, 01 September 2008 18:17:14
MILAN - Inter have completing the signing of Ricardo Andrade Quaresma Bernardo from Porto, with Gomes Passos Vitor Hugo Pelé going the other way.

The Portuguese winger, 25 years old on 26 September, passed a medical before inking a five-year contract which will run until 30 June 2013.
Accompanied by his agents to Inter's headquarters, Quaresma met Inter vice president Rinaldo Ghelfi, technical director Marco Branca, transfer consultant Gabriele Oriali and vice general manager Stefano Filucchi.
José Mourinho, back in Milan after watching Inter's Champions League opponents Panathinaikos in action at the weekend, was at Palazzo Durini to welcome the new signing.

Quaresma, who will wear the number 77 shirt, will be introduced to the press at the Centro Sportivo Angelo Moratti in Appiano Gentile on Tuesday at 12:30 (press entry at 12:15).

Quaresma arriving in Milan, Italy, Sept 1, 2008
---On Italian TV, "Contro Campo" soccer show, Quaresma arriving at Linate airport:

Milano, Italy, Sept 1 2008- Video of Ricardo Quaresma arriving at Milan's Linate airport. Narration in Italian from TV show "ControCampo".

Quaresma being presented with #77 Inter jersey, Sept 2, 2008

Sept 2, 2008- 1min37 Video of RTP (Portuguese TV)"Ricardo Quaresma: Foi hoje apresentado no Inter de Milao" See him presented with the Inter jersey #77. Despite not playing in the last 2 months, Quaresma said in Portuguese

"I feel very good physically, psychologically even better and ready to play."

Ricardo Quaresma and Jose Mourinho at press conference of Inter, Sept 2, 2008

Sept 2, 2008- Video Ricardo Quaresma's 1st press conference with Inter in Portuguese, dubbed in Italian.

Sept 2, 2008- Video of FC Inter Press conference with Ricardo Quaresma and Jose Mourinho. Quaresma said in Portuguese, English translation:

"I'm very happy to get here at Inter. The first sensation is very beautiful. I'm sure I got to a club with big players. Now I have to work immediately and fit in with the team as soon as possible. And, help the team achieve its objectives.

I think that we can play against any other team. in Italy tehre are great players. We can face Milan like we can face another team. I feel ready and ready to play with any opponent. I think any player wants to improve his contract. It's obvious that having cost a lot it's a responsiblity. But responsibilty doesn't scare me. I faced other responsibilities before."

01:19- Jose Mourinho said in Italian, English translation:

"Our team is now balanced. With options for players in different roles and tactics. I have everything at my disposal. It's a pity that a winning player like him, that in this moment has 4, 6,9, 10 titles couldn't arrive 10 days ago and win the Supercup, because he could have had 11. I think that in the end of the season, he could have more [titles]. A player young like him. Where can he play? on the right, left, 4-4-2, 4-3-3. He can play on the bench, he can play in the

At his moment I have to thank the work of the club, president Marco. Both of them I think have to go on vacation tomorrow. He's the only player who scored against a team of mine, that after that I buy him and want him. This is a miracle. Everyone has to know that if you score against me, you won't play in my team. Good! (Va Bene?). "

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I liked Mourinho's last line. That was funny. He was referring to Quaresma scoring agazinst Chelsea in STAMFORD BRIDGE in the Champions League! Bringing the score to 1-0. It was:

Aggregate 3-2
Chelsea 2-1 FC Porto
First Knockout round, Stamford Brige, London, March 6, 2007
48' Robben 15' Quaresma
79' Ballack

Video of Trivela goals (his trademark) by Ricardo Quaresma

Lastly, for those who don't understand what all the brouhaha/ fuss is all about yet, or haven't seen Quaresma play at FC Porto or in the Portugal team, here's a video compilation of Quaresma shooting and scoring with the outside of the foot, in Portuguese: "trivela" literally 3 fingers, Watch and enjoy!

Video- Ricardo Quaresma trivela goal compilation.

Video Quaresma trivela goal (the 4th goal in Portugal 4-0 Belgium, Qualifying round - 24 March 2007 (21:00 local time) José Alvalade stadium - Lisbon

- This news was not surprising. What do you think of Quaresma at Inter for 2008-2009? Seen him play in FC Porto or Portugal games? Who's "winger position"/ ala will Mourinho put him in, Figo or Mancini's?

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According to Yahoo Sport Italia, and RTP news Quaresma is in Inter, Inter will announce tomorrow

Until Inter announces on their official website inter.it that Portuguese Ricardo Quaresma signed for FC Inter, then I'll believe Quaresma is in Inter. Today, August 31, 2008, on

-- RTP news video (Portuguese) "Ricardo Quaresma vai jogar no Inter de Milão . O negócio entre os clubes está praticamente concluído. O anúncio deverá ser feito amanhã."

-- Yahoo Sport Italia! that Inter did sign him and that Quaresma is in Milan, Italy tonight.


Here's what Yahoo Sport Italia! says (Italian):
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Calciomercato - Quaresma è sbarcato a Milano

Eurosport - lun, 01 set 00:50:00 2008

In serata è stato trovato l'accordo per i trasferimento del portoghese all'Inter, il giocatore è arrivato a Milano in tarda serata

L'Inter ha strappato al Porto il talento lusitano per 20 milioni di euro più l'intero cartellino di Pelè, ovvero 8 milioni di euro. La società nerazzurra ha agevolato la modalità di pagamento per la squadra portoghese che potrà rateizzare il pagamento in 4 tranche. Molti tifosi nerazzurri ad aspettarlo all'aeroporto di Linate.

Si è conclusa cosi una delle 'telenovelas' di mercato più lunghe dell'estate. Domani il fantasista firmerà un contratto di cinque anni con l'Inter. Mourinho ne aveva chiesto più volte espressamente l'acquisto, anche dopo la partita pareggiata a Marassi.

A questo punto "The Special one" è stato accontentato in tutto. Al suo arrivo all'Inter aveva chiesto l'acquisto di un centrocampista centrale e due esterni offensivi. Per il primo ruolo è arrivato Muntari, mentre per l'altro ecco Mancini e appunto Quaresma. E pensare che proprio ieri sera il presidente Massimo Moratti si era dichiarato molto pessimista sul suo arrivo: "Quaresma? Non credo che arriverà, non ci serve" erano state le sue parole.

Alla fine hanno vinto le necessità e le richieste dell'ex tecnico del Chelsea: "Rispetto il presidente e la società. Sanno la mia opinione, da due mesi ho detto che ho bisogno di un giocatore come Quaresma, se è una decisione della società la rispetto e lavorerò con quelli che ho. Sinceramente devo dire che mi manca un'ala veloce che abbia creatività e Quaresma è un giocatore che per me a quest'inter servirebbe."
Eurosport

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English translation:
In the evening an agreement was found for the transfer of the Portuguese to Inter. Quaresma arrived in Milan late in the evening.

Inter grabbed from FC Porto the Portuguese talent for 20 million euro plus all of Pelè's, that is 8 million euro. The nerazzura club eased the method of payment for the Portuguese club, they may pay in 4 parts. Many fans are waiting for him at the Linate airport.

One of the summer transfer market soap operas ended. Tomorrow, the player will sign a contract of 5 years with Inter. Mourinho had asked many times for the acquisition, even after the draw at Marassi.

At this point, "The Special one" was satisfied in everything. When he arrived, he had asked Inter to buy a central midfielder and 2 "esterni offensivi." For the first position, Muntari arrived, while for the other there was and precisely, Quaresma. And to think that just yesterday night the president [Inter] Massimo Moratti had declared pessimistically, "Quaresma? I don't think he'll arrive, we don't need him" were his words.

In the end, what won was the need and requests from former Chelsea coach "I respect the president and the society. They know my opinion, for the last 2 months I have said that I need a player like Quaresma. If it's a decision for the club I respect it and I will work with what I have. Sincerely I have to say I'm missing a fast winger that has creativity and Quaresma is a player that that Inter needs."

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Quaresma does have an ego because he knows he's a very good player. FC Porto coach Jesualdo Ferreira was not shy to exclude him from the team call-up list 3 times last season. Everyone knew he was perfectly healthy. We'll see if he shows "prima donna" attitudes in Inter and how Mourinho will deal with it.

I can't believe how much Mourinho wanted to sign Quaresma (if it's true).

I think he will take Figo's place. Figo might play as a substitute.


-What do you think of Quaresma? Who's place will he take Figo or Mancini's? Seen Quaresma play with FC Porto or the Portugal national team?

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Aug 31, 2008 According to Gazzetta Dello Sport (Italian paper) Inter has Quaresma- waiting for Inter's official announcement

I went on the Inter website, Italian version, and on the latest news no Quaresma announcement. I go on the Gazzetta Dello Sport, and they say Inter finalized the deal with Quaresma. Here's the Italian version of today's Gazzetta article:
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Inter-Quaresma: è fatta

I nerazzurri hanno strappato il sì al Porto: Mourinho avrà l'esterno che mancava per completare l'organico. Pelé finirà invece al club lusitano
Ricardo Quaresma è un giocatore dell'Inter. Afp

MILANO, 31 agosto 2008 - L'ultima puntata della telenovela Quaresma si è consumata nel pomeriggio. L'Inter ha chiuso la trattativa per l'esterno del Porto, che entro qualche giorno sarà a disposizione di Josè Mourinho mentre Pelé farà il percorso inverso.

Negli ultimi giorni le difficoltà di Branca e Oriali nel convincere il presidente del club portoghese avevano tolto un po' di fiducia, tant'è che anche Massimo Moratti ieri sera aveva espresso i suoi dubbi. Ma alla fine l'Inter è riuscita a strappare il sì al Porto, dopo aver convinto settimane fa il giocatore, che peraltro era ai margini della squadra.

Con Quaresma Mourinho chiude il cerchio, con tre esterni di ruolo (Figo, Mancini e appunto Quaresma) più Balotelli che è già stato utilizzato in quel ruolo. Ora si attende solo l'annuncio ufficiale da parte dell'Inter ma l'affare è definito in tutti i dettagli.
gasport
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- Do you think Inter will announce Quaresma as a new signing? Is Gazzetta just jumping to conclusions again?

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Inter, Quaresma at night, cover of Corriere Dello Sport, August 29, 2008

Quaresma close to Inter again. I see the cover and I'm skeptical. Since Jose Mourinho is at Inter, Quaresma is linked to Inter.

Ok, FC Porto coach, Jesualdo Ferreira hasn't included him in the call-up list for FC Porto's game THIS WEEKEND and LAST WEEKEND. That should be a hint that he's transferring.

I can't stand the wait.

Corriere Dello Sport, cover August 29, 2008

Porto is in Milan to close the negotiations. After the meeting yesterday at Montecarlo. Meanwhile Suazo says goodbye to Milan, on loan to Benfica.

The rest of the stories: There will be a Juve- Real Madrid. For the bianconeri, there's also Zenith, winners of the UEFA cup.

Napoli wins 5-0 in its UEFA cup game.

Fiorentina finds Toni's Bayern Munich


- Your thoughts on the stories on this cover?

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Market, last call, Mourinho, the notebook secrets, cover of La Gazzetta Dello Sport August 26, 2008

Quaresma was not included in the FC Porto team call-up list last weekend. His agent was in Milan, Italy a few days ago. I really hope Quaresma leaves to Inter this season.

According to this edition of Italian sports paper, Quaresma is close to Inter. I've been reading that since the Euro 2008. I hope it is not just talk and that FC Porto accepts Inter's offer. It would be so great to see him at the Serie A.

Cover of La Gazzetta Dello Sport August 26, 2008

Top

Market, last calls

AC Milan gets Senderos. Quaresma one step away from Inter. Suazo at AS Roma?

middle

How much the Inter coach writes!

The secrets of his notebook

Sheva: I only dream of a goal at the San Siro"

- Your thoughts on this cover?

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Quaresma close to Inter? Ricardo Quaresma will not play in the 1st game of the Portuguese League 2008-2009- Not in call-up list

Ricardo Quaresma- is he close to Inter Milan? Probably. I doubt it. One thing is for sure:

Ricardo Quaresma will not play in the 1st game of the Portuguese League 2008-2009 tomorrow, Sunday August 24, 2008!

He was not in the call up list of FC Porto coach Jesualdo Ferreira. For FC Porto- Belenenses, Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19h15. Call up list:

Goalkeepers: Helton e Nuno

Defenders: Sapunaru, Fucile, Bruno Alves, Pedro Emanuel, Rolando, Benítez

Midfielders: Guarín, Raul Meireles, Lucho González, Tomás Costa e Bolatti

Forwards: Mariano, Lisandro, Cristian Rodríguez, Hulk e Farías

At this point it's affecting him being called up for the Portugal natioanl team. Quaresma has NOT played in FC Porto's pre-season games. Only in 1 game back in July. Portugal coach Queiroz did not include him in the call-up list for the friendly on August 20, Portugal 5-0 Faroe Islands.

The other 2 FC Porto players in the national team Raul Meireles, and Bruno Alves were called up.

Quaresma's agent is in Milan, Italy since August 22, 2008

Jorge Mendes, Quaresma's agent, is in Milan, Italy since yesterday, with the objective of trying to find a solution to Quaresm'a situation. Source: record.pt

- Obviously, Quaresma is in the middle of A deal but not sure it is with Inter. Your thoughts on Quaresma not playing FC Porto's 1st game of the season tomorrow?

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'The president knows what I think of my team' Jose Mourinho about Quaresma close to Inter, August 16, 2008 Video

Quaresma is not close to Inter for 2008. Jose Mourinho doesn't even say his name and instead says that the President [of Inter] knows his vision what he wants.

August 16, 2008- Jose Mourinho in Portuguese in the press-conference after the Eusebio Cup. About Quaresma close to Inter, English Translation:

"The president knows what I think of my team. He knows what I think of the club today, of my club tomorrow, of my club next year, of my club 2 years from now. He knows my vision of the present and future. He knows everything I think. It's my president who's supposed to know not you. I understand your questions, but what I say is for them not for you."

See the video: Quaresma será bem recebido em Itália

Your thoughts?

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Quaresma? We'll need to get rid of 2 or 3 players at Inter

Inter already has 2 or 3 players that play in Quaresma's position. To get Quaresma Inter will need to get rid of 2 or 3 players. So they're "overbooked."

Inter president Massimo Moratti said in Italian on Corriere Dello Sport, Italian newspaper from Rome,

"We have a team with 6 forwards that can be in the starting lineup. To sign Quaresma we would have to sell 2 or 3 players, and I think that will be difficult."

"In defense, and despite having some difficulty, it is not the coach's intention for more reinforcements. 'Quaresma? I don't think so.'

Jose Mourinho expressed the same feeling after the Amsterdam Tournament.

"Quaresma can give the team the possibility of playing with more tactical options, but there are already players like that in the team. If we want to play in the wings there's Figo and Mancini. If we want to just play with one winger and 2 forwards, names are not missing."

- What do you think of his statements? Quaresma can play more frequently than Figo. Why didn't coach Roberto Mancini use Figo that much?

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"Inter, I'll sell you Quaresma" Cover of Italian paper Corriere Dello Sport

Looking at the cover of the Italian papers for any speculation on Quaresma, check this one!

They interviewed FC Porto president, loved by fans, Pinto Da Costa

Costa is still optimistic, "Si Puo fare" (It can happen). I sure hope it does! I want this Quaresma Porto transfer talk to end now.

It's strange because in yesterday's FC Porto- Leixoes Quaresma did NOT play! Not even in the call-up list. He's perfectly healthy.

I'm not so sure Inter will get him because of the unexpected Materazzi injury. They might be on the lookout for a central defender this time.

--Do you think Quaresma will leave this season? What do you think of Quaresma as a player?

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"I think that in Portugal, Quaresma has won all that's to win..." says Luis Figo

The Quaresma transfer talks had cooled down last week. Today, we know his agent Jorge Mendes is in Milan, Italy and that FC Porto is willing to lower the price of 40 million euros. Now, Figo weighs in and is in favor of Quaresma leaving FC Porto so Quaresma can keep improving.

Luis Figo is right now with Inter's pre-season in Riscone di Brunico. In an interview to TVI Luis Figo said in Portuguese:
English translation:

"It depends on FC Porto. I think that in Portugal, he [Quaresma] has won all that is to win, and despite it [FC Porto] being an excellent club, there are always ways to improve."

("Depende do FC Porto. Eu acho que em Portugal, ele já ganhou tudo o que há para ganhar e, apesar de estar num excelente clube, há sempre hipóteses de melhorar")

What number does Quaresma have at FC Porto?

Figo's number at Inter! Both wear #7. So in case Quaresma does go to Inter this season, I'm positive he's not getting his FC Porto number. I wonder what number he will get. Figo even had #7 in the Portugal national team and when he retired, Cristiano Ronaldo got it.

What does this have to do with the Portugal national team upcoming matches?

Like Figo says, I also agree that Ricardo Quaresma needs new challenges in European competitions. Always time to improve skills and gain more experience. At Inter with Jose Mourinho he's going to the equivalent of FC Porto, in the Serie A. The reigning league champions, one of the big 3 clubs in the league. The big difference is that he'll face more experienced international players in the Serie A.

- Do you agree with Figo?

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Quaresma closer to Inter, cover of La Gazzetta Dello Sport and A Bola, July 22, 2008

Looking at these 2 covers, it gets my hopes up on Quaresma really moving this season. It looked like the negotiations had stalled with FC Porto just asking too much to let go of Quaresma.

According to these papers, Quaresma's agent is in Milan, Italy ready to close the deal. If he does, I can't wait for his Inter presentation with Mourinho. Let's see what number of jersey he gets.

From Italy, La Gazzetta Dello Sport. Top right: "L'Inter Stringe per Quaresma"


From Portugal, A Bola:

"Inter already with millionaire contract for 4 years. 14 million euros for Quaresma. Jorge Mendes [Agent] is already in Milan to close the deal. FC Porto will confirm his exit today."

I like this one because of the big picture of Quaresma.
I'm a little cynical because they're repeating what we already know. Inter manager Jose Mourinho wants Ricardo Quaresma for his next signing as midfielder. It probably was a slow day for news and the 2 papers decided to put Quaresma and Inter again, without there being any real progress in the negotiations.

- Do you think it's true that Quaresma is closer to Inter, what do you think of the covers?

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Quaresma will leave FC Porto- according to O Jogo cover. I doubt it.

Check out the cover of O Jogo of today, July 18th.
Inter made it clear they're not going to spend more than 30 million euros for Quaresma.

FC Porto won't lower the price so how will Quaresma leave? I'm very skeptical of this cover:

O Jogo:
The missing piece to close the FC Porto squad.

Quaresma leaves

A striker comes in

- Do you think the Porto, Quaresma transfer talk is pretty much over, Quaresma is staying? I think so.

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Portugal midfielder Quaresma with FC Porto- Photos of Quaresma in FC Porto's pre-season training in Germany

This week some Portugal national team players are returning to their clubs.

Ricardo Quaresma has been with FC Porto for a few days already.
We know he's training there for a few days already. Here are 4 photos of him in Day 3 pre-season training:

Germany, July 2008- Ricardo Quaresma in FC Porto's Day 3 of training. Photo: www.fcporto.pt

Germany, July 2008- Ricardo Quaresma in FC Porto's Day 3 of training. Photo: www.fcporto.pt

Germany, July 2008- Ricardo Quaresma in FC Porto's Day 3 of training. Photo: www.fcporto.pt

Germany, July 2008- Ricardo Quaresma in FC Porto's Day 3 of training. Photo: www.fcporto.pt

Germany, July 2008- Ricardo Quaresma in FC Porto's Day 3 of training with manager Jesualdo Ferreira. Photo: www.fcporto.pt

- How often will Queiroz use Quaresma in the Portugal national team?

Which of the 6 photos of Quaresma training did you like?

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Lower the 40 million euro price tag or Quaresma I think stays at FC Porto this season. Transfer talk for Porto's Quaresma

Photo: euro2008.sapo.pt

I was resigned to seeing Ricardo Quaresma at FC Porto this season, 2008-2009 again. I'd like to see him at Inter. The transfer talk for Porto online just seems to confirm that. For instance,

1) Inter signing of 2 players similar to his position, a winger and a midfielder

The signing of winger Mancini who plays like Quaresma on the flanks. The both easily switch from left to right, helps set up goals, or score themselves (Remember: Mancini's goal against Lyon at Stade Gerland in the Champions League. Quaresma's goal against my favorite club Chelsea at their home stadium Stamford Bridge in 2007).

The signing of Chelsea midfielder Lampard. Like Mike put in a comment in my other post "I think R. Quaresma is staying at FC Porto this season. Do you think he'll still go to Inter this season?" "Did you really think they'll sign another midfielder?" I say, of course! Jose Mourinho hasn't denied that he needs a midfielder. Today he repeated it in Inter's press-conference.

2) Present at FC Porto pre-season training in Germany:

Uruguayan Cristian Rodríguez was in the starting lineup in the game FC Porto- PAOK Salónica. The pre-season game. Ricardo Quaresma was on the bench. The official reason FC Porto gave was that he had "indisposição gástrica" gastric problems. I'm very skeptical. So my version would be "his head was not at FC Porto" so he went to the bench.

I know it doesn't mean much that he's with FC Porto right now. His move looks more improbably when he's there.

3) Mourinho said that Quaresma is a player in FC Porto in today's press conference

José Mourinho said in today's 47 minute press conference at Inter that
- "Gosto do Quaresma mas ele está no FC Porto." (I like Quaresma but he's at FC Porto).

- “O período de transferências só termina a 31 de Agosto, e precisamos de um médio. O Lampard está no Chelsea, mas eu trabalhei muito bem com ele"
(The transfer market finishes until August 31st and we need a midfielder. Lampard is at Chelsea, but I have worked with him very well."

4) FC Porto won't lower the 40 million euro price tag for Quaresma

AC Milan just signed Ronaldinho for 17,5 million euros. Much less than the 40 million euros FC Porto asks. I have a feeling that FC Porto just have an exagerrated price so Quaresma stays. I'm sure that if the price lowers to 30 million euros or even less, Inter will sign Quaresma in a heartbeat.

With all that said, I got very skeptical when I saw today's A Bola cover:

A Bola, July 16, 2008

FC Inter and Porto advance in the negotiations.

Mourinho will have Quaresma

It feels like a cover from the end of June when Inter hadn't signed Mancini.

- Do you think Quaresma will leave FC Porto for Inter this season 2008-2009? Yes? No because FC Porto asks too much?

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I think R. Quaresma is staying at FC Porto this season. Do you think he'll still go to Inter this season?

Photo: euro2008.sapo.pt

I think this Quaresma-Inter transfer talk is, a rumor. I wanted Quaresma to leave FC Porto and join Inter. It doesn't look like he will, at least this season.

- FC Porto weren't flexible and rejected Inter's offer on June 27th.

- Inter signed another winger already, from AS Roma, Mancini.

- Quaresma returned to FC Porto's pre-season training in Mainfield Germany. Some Porto fans that went to see the team arrive said "Fica Quaresma" (Stay Quaresma).

We'll have to wait another season for a Quaresma move. Why doesn't FC Porto accept another club's offer or lower their price? I think someone needs to tell FC Porto that Inter is not Chelsea. There's no Abramovich with "big bucks" to pay what it takes to get a player the manager wants.

Quaresma already said he would like to move to a club abroad. The last time he said it was on May 31st.

When I wrote this in the Italiansoccerseriea .com blog a FC Porto fan replied to my comment saying "it didn't mean anything if he's back in trainig with the club. He's going to leave FC Porto" and much more. I agree. But it's clear that Inter is not willing to pay more the 30 million euros for Quaresma. FC Porto are asking 40 million euros. AC Milan, Chelsea or Real Madrid might be willing to. Inter I don't think so.

Here are 3 photos of Quaresma in FC Porto's pre-season training in Marienfeld, Germany. Photo: www.fcporto.pt

Mainfield Germany, July 12, 2008- Lucho Gonzalez in the background, Ricardo Quaresma at FC Porto pre-season training, day 1.

Mainfield Germany, July 12, 2008- New signing "El Cebolla" Rodriguez, Bruno Alves, and Ricardo Quaresma at FC Porto pre-season training, day 1.

Mainfield Germany, July 2008- Ricardo Quaresma at FC Porto pre-season training Photo: www.record.pt

By the way did you see the new yellow soccer ball in the pictures? What do you think? I prefer the classic black and white colors.

- Did you think Quaresma would go to Inter this season?

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This season- Quaresma move to Inter? Miguel Veloso to AC Milan? 6 Pending tranfers of Portugal national team players Which one will happen?

By today, most clubs returned to their pre-season training. The big 3 of the Portuguese league already presented their new signings. I was reading the transfer rumors on L'equipe.

Here are some transfers regarding the Portugal national team players that according to the media are about to happen. Which ones do you think will happen? No doubt the most popular/ talked about regarding a Portuguese player from the national team is:

- Ricardo Quaresma current club- FC Porto ---- possible move to Inter

June 27th, Inter representative travelled to Porto, Portugal but FC Porto rejected Inter's offer.
July 1st, Jose Mourinho has already said he's interested in bringing Ricardo Quaresma to Inter.

Will FC Porto agree to Inter's terms and let Quaresma go this season?

--- -Nuno Gomes- currently Benfica

According to Record, new Benfica manager Quique Sanchez Flores had told Nuno Gomes that he didn't count on him this season and to look for another club. For me it's just speculation. Today, Nuno Gomes denied this and so did the Benfica club.

Will Quique have the courage that the last 3 Benfica managers did not have? Get rid of Nuno Gomes?

- Miguel Veloso---current club- Sporting Lisboa ---- possible move to AC Milan, Arsenal

Lots of potential as midfielder. Before the Euro 2008, rumored that Man United wanted him. Juventus already said last week, no longer interested in him. It's rumored that AC Milan want him.

- Joao Moutinho ---- current club- Sporting Lisboa ---- possible move to a premiership club

Great performance in the Euro 2008. Rumored that Premiership clubs are watching him.

- Ricardo Carvalho-- current club- Chelsea FC -------- possible move to Inter

Has hinted that he might leave Chelsea. With Mourinho at Inter, not counting on central defender Materazzi and having a defender on his priority list, it can be Carvalho. I don't think that he'll stay just because Scolari's there.

- Bruno Alves ------ current club-- FC Porto ---------- possible move to Inter

Might be included in a deal between FC Porto and Inter in order to get Quaresma at Inter.

- Which of these player transfers will really happen?

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