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Pompey Lad · 30-05-2007, 16:13

Portsmouth Football Club today announced their third acquisition of the summer with a new club record signing in the form of Ghanaian international Sulley Muntari for an undisclosed fee.

Muntari, 22, has signed a five-year contract until 2012 and joins from Italian side Udinese. A left-footed central midfielder, Muntari has been a regular for Ghana alongside Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah since making his debut against Slovenia in 2002. He starred for his country in the 2006 World Cup and scored in a 2-0 victory against the Czech Republic and now has 26 caps and eight goals.

At 16 Muntari was already an integral part of the Ghana under-20 team and was a prominent member of the 2001 side that finished runners up of the FIFA World Youth Championship that year. The following season he signed for Udinese and after a season in the reserves was introduced to the big stage with a debut in the San Siro against AC Milan. Since that time the midfield man has completed over 100 games for the Italian club.

Pompey manager Harry Redknapp said of Muntari: "I first saw him at the World Cup against Brazil and he was the best player on the pitch. I've watched him three times since and he has been very impressive.

"We tried to get him in the last two transfer windows but Udinese didn't want to sell so we are delighted he's finally coming to Fratton Park. He's got a great left-foot and has great energy with the ability to run all day and, he's a good passer of the ball too. Ghana have one of the best midfields in the world and he's a regular fixture in their side. He's a player with a big future."

Muntari said: "Portsmouth is a fantastic club with class players such as Pedro Mendes, Sol Campbell, David James and Kanu and a great manager in Harry Redknapp, who is also a great man. I have been a Pompey supporter ever since they first wanted me a year ago and I've watched as many games as I could. The fans are great and they really love their football. I'm really looking forward to playing in front of them and helping the club make a push for European competition."

Pompey's previous record transfer fee was the Â£4.4m paid to Auxerre for Benjani Mwaruwari in January 2006.

Muntari joins Sylvain Distin and Hermann Hreidarsson as the latest addition to the Fratton Park squad.

Kolo · 30-05-2007, 16:17

never heard of him, couldnt be bothered to read, was he a free???????....

Pompey Lad · 30-05-2007, 16:31

No he cost £7million and he's supposed to be good!

Kolo · 30-05-2007, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pompey Lad

No he cost Â£7million and he's supposed to be good!

yes, the key word in that sentence is supposed

Pompey Lad · 30-05-2007, 18:25

lol we'll just have to wait and see won't we!

histon · 30-05-2007, 18:52

never heard of him

westboy · 30-05-2007, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by histon

never heard of him

you have now:gaydance:

30-05-2007, 16:13	#1
Pompey Lad Football Fan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Near Portsmouth I Support: Portsmouth FC Posts: 36 Nominated 0 Threads TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 Rep Power: 0	Portsmouth sign Muntari Portsmouth Football Club today announced their third acquisition of the summer with a new club record signing in the form of Ghanaian international Sulley Muntari for an undisclosed fee. Muntari, 22, has signed a five-year contract until 2012 and joins from Italian side Udinese. A left-footed central midfielder, Muntari has been a regular for Ghana alongside Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah since making his debut against Slovenia in 2002. He starred for his country in the 2006 World Cup and scored in a 2-0 victory against the Czech Republic and now has 26 caps and eight goals. At 16 Muntari was already an integral part of the Ghana under-20 team and was a prominent member of the 2001 side that finished runners up of the FIFA World Youth Championship that year. The following season he signed for Udinese and after a season in the reserves was introduced to the big stage with a debut in the San Siro against AC Milan. Since that time the midfield man has completed over 100 games for the Italian club. Pompey manager Harry Redknapp said of Muntari: "I first saw him at the World Cup against Brazil and he was the best player on the pitch. I've watched him three times since and he has been very impressive. "We tried to get him in the last two transfer windows but Udinese didn't want to sell so we are delighted he's finally coming to Fratton Park. He's got a great left-foot and has great energy with the ability to run all day and, he's a good passer of the ball too. Ghana have one of the best midfields in the world and he's a regular fixture in their side. He's a player with a big future." Muntari said: "Portsmouth is a fantastic club with class players such as Pedro Mendes, Sol Campbell, David James and Kanu and a great manager in Harry Redknapp, who is also a great man. I have been a Pompey supporter ever since they first wanted me a year ago and I've watched as many games as I could. The fans are great and they really love their football. I'm really looking forward to playing in front of them and helping the club make a push for European competition." Pompey's previous record transfer fee was the Â£4.4m paid to Auxerre for Benjani Mwaruwari in January 2006. Muntari joins Sylvain Distin and Hermann Hreidarsson as the latest addition to the Fratton Park squad. __________________

30-05-2007, 16:17	#2
Kolo Football Fan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London I Support: Arsenal & Millwall I am 15 years old Posts: 2,648 Nominated 0 Threads TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 Rep Power: 4	never heard of him, couldnt be bothered to read, was he a free???????.... __________________

30-05-2007, 16:31	#3
Pompey Lad Football Fan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Near Portsmouth I Support: Portsmouth FC Posts: 36 Nominated 0 Threads TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 Rep Power: 0	No he cost £7million and he's supposed to be good! __________________

30-05-2007, 18:25	#5
Pompey Lad Football Fan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Near Portsmouth I Support: Portsmouth FC Posts: 36 Nominated 0 Threads TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 Rep Power: 0	lol we'll just have to wait and see won't we! __________________

30-05-2007, 18:52	#6
histon Football Fan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bar hill I Support: histon Posts: 479 Nominated 0 Threads TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0 Rep Power: 2	never heard of him __________________ histon


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