Latest Football Transfer News 04-09-2012

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Lassana Diarra has joined Anzhi Makhachkala from Real Madrid
Last Updated: September 4, 2012 4:19pm

Lassana Diarra: Midfielder has left Real Madrid to join Anzhi Makhachkala on a four-year contract

Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra has finalised his move to Anzhi Makhachkala after signing a four-year contract with the Russian club.
Spanish champions Real had announced over the weekend that Diarra was set to join Anzhi on a season-long loan, but he has now completed a permanent switch.


The 27-year-old former Chelsea and Arsenal player's arrival at Anzhi sits alongside Nikita Burmistrov's signing after he joined from Amkar Perm.
Anzhi chief executive Ayvaz Kaziakhmedo told the club's official website: "The signings of these footballers totally correspond to the strategy of our club achieving top aims.
"We are confident that, together with Lassana and Nikita, the club will fight for the most prestigious titles."
The experienced midfielder joins a host of high-profile names, including Samuel Eto'o, Christopher Samba and Yuri Zhirkov, in the ranks of the ambitious Dagestan club.


Diarra spent three-and-a-half seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu after joining from Portsmouth in January 2009.
The France international had also been a summer transfer target for AC Milan, who opted to sign Nigel de Jong from Manchester City instead.
He was also linked with Spartak Moscow, while Real's capture of Michael Essien on loan from Chelsea created the opportunity for Diarra to move on.

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Ron - Sadness not about money

Real star says he remains dedicated to La Liga champions
Last Updated: September 4, 2012 8:23pm

Cristiano Ronaldo: Insists his 'sadness' is not about money

Cristiano Ronaldo insists his recent unhappiness is not a result of him wanting more money at Real Madrid and has underlined his commitment to the club.


The forward publicly conceded he was feeling sad due to "professional issues" on Sunday after failing to celebrate the two goals he scored in the win over Granada.
His admission prompted a flurry of speculation over his future at the Bernabeu, with reports suggesting a meeting took place between Ronaldo and club chiefs over the weekend.


It has been rumoured the 27-year-old star forward is unhappy not to have been offered a new and improved deal with the La Liga giants, despite being under contract until 2015.
But Portugal international Ronaldo is adamant money is not the factor behind his recent discontent.
Sadness

"I am accused of wanting more money, but one day it will be shown that this is not the case."
Cristiano Ronaldo Quotes of the week
He said on his official Twitter account: "That I am feeling sad and have expressed this sadness has created a huge stir.
"I am accused of wanting more money, but one day it will be shown that this is not the case.


"At this point, I just want to guarantee to the Real Madrid fans that my motivation, dedication, commitment and desire to win all competitions will not be affected.
"I have too much respect for myself and for Real Madrid to ever give less to the club than all I am capable of. Abrazos (hugs) to all madridistas."

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Malouda absent from Chelsea CL list
Last Updated: September 4 2012, 16:51 BST

Florent Malouda has been left out of Chelsea's squad for the Champions League group stage, casting further doubt over his future.


Florent Malouda: Left out of Champions League squad
Malouda was omitted from the 22-man selection to be submitted to UEFA ahead of the Blues' defence of their European crown.
The 32-year-old has not featured in any of Chelsea's matchday squads this season and has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
A transfer to Brazilian giants Santos reportedly collapsed due to the wage demands of the France winger, who has been at Chelsea for five years.


The Blues let Raul Meireles join Fenerbahce on Monday, while Michael Essien moved to Real Madrid on a season-long loan during Friday's transfer deadline day.
Veteran goalkeeper Hilario was also omitted from the squad announced on Tuesday.