|
|
Jonas Gutierrez urges Fabricio Coloccini to stay at Newcastle United
The Argentine wants his compatriot to commit his future to the club after recovering from a bad start to his career in England to become a key player for Alan Pardew's side
Feb 12, 2012 10:13:00 PM
By Danny Hart
Getty Images
Newcastle United midfielder Jonas Gutierrez has urged Fabricio Coloccini to extend his stay on Tyneside.
The Magpies captain is out of contract at the end of next season and has been linked with a move away from the club, with Liverpool said to be interested earlier this campaign.
Gutierrez also praised Coloccini, who won the 2011 north-east football of the year award, and the rest of his Newcastle team-mates' performances in a season which has seen them mount a serious challenge for a Champions League spot.
He told the Sunday Sun: "I am so glad that he is here with our club and yes, of course I would like him to stay and I said that to him.
"But all of the players are having a great season. It is not just about him - we're all having a good season.
"That is what this season is all about."
Gutierrez went on to hail the defender's improvement since moving to Newcastle from Deportivo La Coruna in 2008.
"I have known Fabricio for a number of years, I know exactly what kind of player he is," he added.
"Maybe in the first season he was bad. But it was bad for all of the players who arrived here because we were relegated.
"But I know the qualities that he has. He always tries to play the quality pass and he's a really, really good defender too."
|
Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
The Magpies captain is out of contract at the end of next season and has been linked with a move away from the club, with Liverpool said to be interested earlier this campaign.
Gutierrez also praised Coloccini, who won the 2011 north-east football of the year award, and the rest of his Newcastle team-mates' performances in a season which has seen them mount a serious challenge for a Champions League spot.
He told the Sunday Sun: "I am so glad that he is here with our club and yes, of course I would like him to stay and I said that to him.
"But all of the players are having a great season. It is not just about him - we're all having a good season.
"That is what this season is all about."
Gutierrez went on to hail the defender's improvement since moving to Newcastle from Deportivo La Coruna in 2008.
"I have known Fabricio for a number of years, I know exactly what kind of player he is," he added.
"Maybe in the first season he was bad. But it was bad for all of the players who arrived here because we were relegated.
"But I know the qualities that he has. He always tries to play the quality pass and he's a really, really good defender too."
| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Germany must drop their gutless Bayern stars
The Bavarians appeared to buckle under the pressure of Saturday's match against Chelsea. Now Goal.com investigates whether several in their ranks remain worthy to start for country
-
Cartoon: Too big for Portugal, Hulk eyes Chelsea
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day...
-
Top five Africans to win the Champions League
Goal.com looks back at five telling contributions from African players who helped their respective clubs to Champions League glory
-
Giovinco claims Serie A Goal of the Season
The 'Atomic Ant' takes the award for his wonderful dipping effort against the Robur, one of 15 goals he scored in a record-breaking 2011-12 campaign
-
All the players available for free in Spain
With the exception of Real Madrid and Barcelona, all of the clubs in the Primera Division will be releasing first-team footballers imminently. Goal.com takes a closer look
