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Van Der Vaart signs for HSV!!!!

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Post Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 8:15 pm Reply with quote
Hamburger SV have completed the signing of AFC Ajax's highly rated Dutch international midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.

'Delighted'
The 22-year-old signed a five-contract with Hamburg on Friday evening in a deal worth an estimated €5.5m. "I am delighted that the deal has finally gone through," he said. Hamburg's sporting director Dietmar Beiersdorfer added, "Rafael van der Vaart is an outstanding player and I am extremely happy that he has pledged his future to Hamburger SV."

Startling rise
The 22-year-old made his Ajax debut during the 1999/2000 season and established himself the following year when he replaced the veteran Richard Witschge in the side. He scored an impressive 14 goals in 20 appearances in 2001/02 as Ajax won the Eredivisie and Dutch Cup, before a serious knee briefly slowed his startling rise.

Dazzling success
Eighteen goals in 21 games confirmed his return to form during 2002/03 and last season he dazzled again as Ajax won back the Eredivisie crown from PSV, scoring seven times in 24 league outings.

Terrific record
The left-sided playmaker scored once in six appearances for Ajax in this season's UEFA Champions League and added six more Eredivisie goals as Ajax finished runners-up behind PSV, completing his time in the Dutch top flight with a staggering 52 goals from 117 games. He has scored four times in 28 appearances for the Netherlands.

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Post Posted: Sat May 28, 2005 11:58 pm Reply with quote
Im shocked at this!
I was sure he would go to a big club but why Hamburg?
Ajax have a better reputation then them and are a better team. Strange move.

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Post Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 9:05 am Reply with quote
i know, what was he thnikng about, Arsenal were definatly interested in him and many other clubs surly would have him!

I think he has just wasted his career....

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