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Saturday, January 12, 2008

"Deal Off" - Sebastian Rusculleda NOT Joining QPR

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[Note: The Official QPR Announcement would leave one with the impression that this was just a media story, rather than something which for whatever reason, fell through. ( According to various messageboard rumours, the player failed fitness test.)]

[Front Page of the QPR Site: "SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT - Sebastian Rusculleda deal off" QPR
QPR Official Site Sat 12 Jan 2008 - Setting the Record Staight"
"Contrary to reports in the media, Queens Park Rangers Football Club would like to set the record straight regarding Sebastian Rusculleda.
www.qpr.co.uk can confirm Rusculleda has not, and will not, be signing for the Hoops.
Once again, we would like to remind our supporters that www.qpr.co.uk is the only place to view the official news - first and fastest. QPR


SKY SPORTS - Rangers end Argentine interest - Rusculleda deal falls through after failed medical
Queens Park Rangers have shelved their interest in Argentine midfielder Sebastian Rusculleda.
Big-spending Rangers boss Luigi de Canio had lined up a deal to sign the Tigre player as he looks to reshape the squad at Loftus Road
It had been suggested that a deal had been done for Rusculleda, but Rangers have moved to reject the rumours and have confirmed they will not be signing the 22-year-old.
Reports emanating from Argentina claim the deal floundered after Rusculleda failed a medical at the Championship club.
Rusculleda is believed to have problems with a knee injury and Rangers decided to call the move off. Skysports


BBC - QPR call halt to Rusculleda deal
Queens Park Rangers have called off their proposed signing of Argentine left-sided player Sebastian Rusculleda.
The 22-year-old flew to London this week and his move to Loftus Road from Tigre was agreed, subject to a medical.
Rangers have since pulled out of the deal and Rusculleda now looks unlikely to join the club.
QPR have also encountered problems in their attempt to sign former Aston Villa and Wolves goalkeeper Stefan Postma from Dutch outfit ADO Den Haag. BBC