Deportivo Saprissa Reject Bid By The Union For Striker Josue Martínez
by Scott Kessler on Jul 29, 2011 9:33 AM EDT
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According to Teletica, a news outlet in Costa Rica, the Philadelphia Union had a transfer bid for Deportivo Saprissa's young striker Josue Martinez rejected.
"The refusal was given because the club believes that the price does not equal the value of the player," per Teletica's report.
What the price is varies based on context clues, most of which come from Saprissa fans. Word is that the team is seeking a price of close to $2 million in transfer fees for the 21-year-old Martinez, which would most likely price him out of a move to almost any MLS team.
Saprissa also decided to shoot down the move due to a lack of depth at striker within Saprissa's ranks.
"[Saprissa] aims to contribute to their players and maintain a strong team to be protagonists in the local tournament."
However, Martinez has continued to be linked out of Costa Rica, with clubs from Spain and Switzerland apparently on his tail.
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Josue Martinez
Given the interest from clubs outside Costa Rica and the size of the transfer fee and his age, this kid must have some talent. Anyone know anything about him?
He was part of the Costa Rica U20 World Cup team that finished 4th, their Copa America team a few weeks ago, and he was the one that scored to knock Seattle out of the CONCACAF Champions League.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUPG98pweNY&feature=related
Coming from Saprissa (15 goals in 42 games) he already would have had plenty of Bimbo gear…
MK
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