Though
the transfer window is closed, the rumor mill never stops, and recently a few
big stories have come up concerning two of Valencia’s most prized possessions.
The first, Ever Banega. Valencia’s problem child looked recently as though he
might be falling in line, but news out of the Valencia camp seems to indicate
the opposite. It is already confirmed that Banega was late for a training
session a few weeks ago, and word is that at the training session the morning
of the Barcelona match Banega showed up still tipsy from the night before.
These disciplinary issues may have something to do with Gago’s transfer, as the
two Argentinean midfielders are close from their time at Boca and on the
Argentinean national team. His departure might have put Banega off, and the
young midfielder may be acting out as a result. Or another likely possibility
is simply that Banega never really got his act together in the first place, and
simply did a good job of not getting caught. With these disciplinary missteps
rearing their ugly heads again, the rumors of Banega exiting the club have
started up again. Word is that Fiorentina are looking to make a bid this summer
for the playmaker. What is certain is that should the player depart, he won’t
go for cheap. The club played top dollar for Banega to acquire him from Boca,
and, despite his disciplinary problems, he remains one of Valencia’s key
players. Personally I think these rumors are bunk, but considering Valencia’s
economic problems and mounting debt, Banega might be sold for a quick buck.
