http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/mhkfqlcwidey/ 02/07/2007 - 10:55:43 Liverpool forward Luis Garcia is set to complete a permanent move to Atletico Madrid in the next 24 hours, according to the player’s agent. The Spanish international has been linked with a return to his former club, who are believed to be close to agreeing a separate £27m deal for striker Fernando Torres to move the other way. “We are working on Luis Garcia’s permanent transfer to Atletico de Madrid,†Garcia’s agent Manuel Garcia Quillon. “If all goes well, the deal should be completed either today or tomorrow.†Garcia arrived at Anfield in the summer of 2004 from Barcelona and played a pivotal role in the Reds winning the Champions League that season. The 29-year-old suffered a serious knee injury this year in January which curtailed his season.
I think he will be a great signing for Athletico, the writings been on the walls for a few weeks now, best of luck to him despite being the most frustrating player ever, his moments of magic were worth the pain!
He will be missed he was mercurial at times for us. Will always be remembered for his role in the road to Istanbul and his knack of getting crucial goals against chelsea
......oh please don't take our Luis awaaaaay Didn't realise he was 29 actually. I presume he wanted the move and the writing was on the wall with the confirmed interest in Benayoun so good luck to little fella. Its nice to see a popular (though sometimes divisive, i.e. cult) player going on such good terms with the club and fans and to a club he always said he'd go back to. Hopefully they might get into the CL so we can meet up again.
Gonna miss the little lad alright, That goal against juve was a beauty that sticks in my head, could be frustrating but was always good for a goal and he scored some important ones. Was in Barca just after we singed him and the barca fans rated him very highly.
His wife has been homesick since day 1. Dont think she has ever adapted to life in the UK since they arrived.
He still has a lot to offer. Maybe if Athletico do better and qualify for champs league he could sink chelsea just one more time.
I loved his goals and he definately contributed but this little guy drove me mad.... Wonder goal one game, sloppy passing the next... Sad to see him go but hope we get someone with his ability and without his sloppy passing
Best of luck to him,scored some great goals like juve and chelsea in the CL,added that bit of creativity which was so lacking in the second half of the season since he got injured,we need to replace him though not sure benyoun is the answer but if hes signs ill support the lad.
I always got annoyed at Luis when he wouldn't "JUST PASS THE BALL". However the good he done for the club is what I'll remember him for. Goal against Juve Cl '05 Goal Against Chelsea Cl '05 Goal against Chelsea FA Cup '06 Also the header he scored against Anderlecht always makes me laugh when I see it. How did he get that in? Stuff like that really makes you remember how good he was.
Im sorry to see him go, no doubt about it, he was a fan favorite ... hope things go well for him at his new home ( & that we don't live to regret letting him go ! )
Yeah, Best of luck Luis. I think we must go out and get Benayoun quickly as cover. Not as unpredictable as Garcia but a better all round player (in my opinion). He'll fit in well at Anfield. Although if money's not an option - Let's get Tevez too
hand in heart, I will not be that sad, he was good in Europe, but luxury player in the Premiership. If we are to be serious contenders, no passengers can be tolerated. No doubt he has great skill and scored some great goals, but is one of the most frustrating players ever.