Is Riquelme going to Upton Park?

Is Riquelme going to Upton Park?

Is Riquelme going to Upton Park?

Apr. 13, 2010 - Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA - BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA), 12/04/2010.- Boca Juniors' Mart n Palermo (R) celebrates with his teammate Juan Rom n Riquelme (L) after scoring against Arsenal Sarandi during the Clausura Tournament soccer match played at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 12 April 2010. Palermo, 36, has become the top scorer player of the Boca's history after his 219th goal, beating the 1938 Roberto Cherro's mark of 218.

Juan Roman Riquelme, still surprisingly only 31 years old, is apparently deep into negotiations with the folks over at West Ham. Riquelme, who has been considered one of the best central midfield playmakers of our generation, seems intent on finishing his career with a shocking move to the Premier League.

Barry McIntosh, who is the player’s agent, had this to say today : “I think the location of London, the challenge at West Ham and working beside the likes of Scott Parker and Thomas Hitzlsperger have been very important factors in him considering the move. Right now, we think the best option, the most likely, and the one he’s most interested in is West Ham.

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