TRANSFER TARGET: Albert Celades

By: Dave Martinez | February 22nd, 2009

Do you want a resume you can really sink your teeth into?

How about a starting central defender for a former La Liga side? How about a veteran of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona? How about a defender that has been a part of La Liga Championship teams!?

Meet Albert Celades, central midfielder, formerly of Real Zaragoza. The 33 year old vet has been around greatness and garbage in his 13 year Liga career, finding himself on championship teams and relegated losers. He is widely considered a tough as nails presence in the middle defense, who gets on the end of an occasional header for goal. Like most Red Bulls, he has played a central defensive midfield as well. And to top it all off, Ives reports that the Red Bulls have him on trial in Argentina.

Thats encouraging!

THE CENTRAL MIDFIELD

Not to undercut my next “Preseason Battles” edition, but the central defense for the Red Bulls could use some support, especially in the face of a season featuring so many miscellaneous games on schedule. Goldthwaite, Boyens and Petke will only take the team so far. The added veteran leadership of a tried and true big league veteran will only help stabilize the backlines; that is, if Celades continues to be in game shape.

Add this move onto the possible transfer of Pacheco, and you have the makings of an exciting (and short) lead up to the season.

So what are your thoughts now? Things looking better? Liking the mix or veterans and youth players? Or what?!

Let me know!