Lassana Diarra

Picking up players from Real Madrid may have been perceived as a step too far even for Anzhi, but this hasn’t stopped them trying. You will struggle to find any player who hasn’t had their name mentioned in transfer rumours surrounding the highly controversial Russian club, but for everyone, it came as somewhat as a surprise when Real midfielder Lassana Diarra made the move to southern Russia. The 27 year old Frenchman has had somewhat of a stuttering career to date so far, but having already...Read Full Story

Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra has completed his move to Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala. The 27-year-old former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder has completed a permanent switch to the big-spending Russian outfit alongside Nikita Burmistrov who has joined from Amkar Perm. Anzhi chief executive Ayvaz Kaziakhmedo told the club’s official website: “The signings of these footballers totally correspond to the strategy of our club achieving top aims. “We are confident that, together with...Read Full Story

Reports have surfaced that AC Milan are chasing Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra. The 27 year old French international midfielder faces the prospect of being left out of Jose Mourinho’s 25-man squad and spending the season in the stands at Real. Tuttosport claim that Milan are keen on Diarra, but the Frenchman will have to drop his personal demands to see the move happen. Real teammate Kaka remains a target for the Rossoneri. Related posts: Inter Milan Wants Real Madrid To Lower Lassana...Read Full Story

TIGNES, France (Reuters) - A week in the scenic French Alps seems to have done wonders for France, who now have a healthy Williams Gallas and a vastly improved mood in the team.France leave their picturesque base on Tuesday with their 23-man squad for the June 11-July 11 finals in South Africa finalized and in a relaxed and confident mood after a number of concerns were overcome.Coach Raymond Domenech, who has been under fire since his side's Euro 2008 flop, organized several strange group...Read Full Story

French midfielder Lassana Diarra has declared that he wants a chance to prove himself at Real Madrid. Diarra had a good relationship with new Real coach Jose Mourinho at Chelsea and is hoping for a fresh start under the Special Juan. Diarra told Marca that : “I want to demonstrate that I can play in this team. Last year, I did not play at my best,” “I feel like a Madrid player and I know that with him [Mourinho] I have to fight everyday in training, because any player has his chance and that...Read Full Story