Valencia, Sevilla in battle for Ghana's Derek Boateng

Published on: 04 May 2010

 

Two top Spanish clubs Valencia and Sevilla are locked in a US$10m battle to sign Ghanaian midfielder Derek Boateng from rivals Getafe.

The 27-year-old has rediscovered himself in the La Liga with impressive performances for the struggling Spanish side.

Sevilla are planning the Boateng raid on Getafe this summer but will face a serious contender in Valencia who have already started talks for the midfielder.

Joe Maria del Nido, the Sevilla president, wants an overhaul of the current squad after a disappointing season.

Del Nido has instructed sports chief Monchi to sound out Getafe about the availability of midfielder Boateng but the Ghanaian insists he is calm over the offers.

"I know the two clubs are keen on me and have even held talks with my club president," Boateng told Ghanasoccernet on Tuesday.

"In this moment I want to leave it to the club and my agent to deal with the issue because the league has not ended and the World Cup is also in the corner.

"I have gone through difficult times in the past so I want to be very careful of my next moves. I always want to play regular football and excel.

"That is why things have been good for me in Getafe because I am enjoying the matches and regular playing time."

Boateng is among the players being considered by Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac for the World Cup in South Africa next month.

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