It has been revealed today on Sport.co.uk that the Werder Bremen coach thinks that Arsenal is “the most likely destination” for the 6’5″ Brazilian defender Naldo. The article said: Werder Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf has tipped centreback Naldo (full name Ronaldo Aparecido Rodrigues) to join Premier League big boys Arsenal. The 26-year-old Brazilian international moved to the Bundesliga in 2005 having made his initial steps as a professional with Juventude but has since gone on to earn the nickname ‘the beast’ for his imposing 6ft 5inch frame.
Known for his cannon-ball free-kicks and solidity at the back interest has risen across Europe following his role in the German side’s impressive run to the UEFA Cup final. Naldo even got on the scoresheet in the showpiece final but couldn’t prevent Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk taking the title.
Speaking to a club insider, coach Schaaf tipped Naldo to reach the top:
“Naldo is a great athlete and could do well at the right club, unfortunately he doesn’t fit the direction we’re planning to move in any longer.
“We expect to move him for somewhere in the region of €10 million, and English side Arsenal is as of now the most likely destination.”
Arsenal have already signed Belgian international Thomas Vermaelen as they look to boost their defensive options, but with clouds hanging over the future of Kolo Toure, William Gallas, Mikael Silvestre and Philippe Senderos it appears Arsene Wenger could once again dip into the market for a centre-half.
He sounds like the type of defender that Wenger is looking for, but this is the first time i have heard him linked with Arsenal. Do Arsenal fans think he is needed at the Emirates?
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we could really use naldo’s help! he’s very good
We need the type of player in our defense obviously that is what we lacked last season.
A good lad.also good when it comes to set pieces.
he will be excellent defender!!!
Evry player linkd 2 arsenal u al say he is gewd wen linkd 2 anatha club u say he sucks grow up
i reckon arsenal shld defo sign naldo as he wld b an awesome defensive signing and wld allow us to sell silvestre :)
Hello,why has everything gone cold on this Naldo to Arsenal thing? I pray everyday that he come to Arsenal. we really need him now.