Press speculation in Italy earlier this week linked Liverpool with a move for Fiorentina winger Juan Manuel Vargas, so what do we know of him?
Vargas is currently the captain of Peru and started out life playing for Universitario de Deportes in his homeland. A youth team player at the club since 1999, he progressed into the Peruvian club’s first team in 2004, and quickly became a fan’s favourite because of some crucial contributions in front of goal. He soon attracted the attention of bigger clubs and was swiftly bought up by Argentinean top division side Colon.
Again, he established himself as a first team regular during his two year stay in Argentina and attracted interest from Europe, especially from Italian side Catania. He arrived in Italy for the start of the 2006/07 season as the small Italian club tried to keep their top flight status in Serie A. With Vargas in the team, Catania managed to punch above their weight and managed to stay in the top league for two consecutive seasons.
One of the Catania’s most consistent players during this period was the Peruvian Vargas who had become an essential player for the side, and it was not long before bigger Italian clubs were attracted to the player. Despite speculation that he was moving to Real Madrid no less, it was confirmed before the start of the 2008/09 campaign that he had joined Fiorentina for €12million.
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Everybody including Scooby-do is linked.
Yup good player with great crosses and pace.i cant realise how he hasnt gone to a “better” team.i mean Milan,Inter,Juventus have a better left back??bring him here at Liverpool please.YNWA
Yet another press signing, give me strength.
great player. but another press signing. only problem would be too expensive and only 3 years left at his peak.
Sorry, he is not that good. Ive seen him play in more than a few games, he is sloppy on the ball, loses it quite often, and has a temper on him. We need someone who not only has pace, but can beat players consistently. If we are looking at quality wingers, move on. He would have been good for Roy…
NESV will not sanction this signing cause this guy has only a few years left at his peak. Players from Italy usually don’t do too well in the Premier League and he could just end up like Dosenna. Give Jovanovic a run of games on the left until the end of the season.