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La Liga side Getafe have completed the signing of Premier League target Ciprian Marica on a free transfer.
The Romanian International was available on a free transfer after his contract expired with Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04 at the end of last season, and had been linked with a move to either of the North London clubs in Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. <br /><br />Having been speculated of a switch to a number of clubs in recent weeks, Ciprian Marica's agent revealed earlier this week of his client's willingness to move to a Spanish club after talks with Spurs fell through. <br /><br />Getafe have won the race in acquiring the player's signature from the likes of Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, who were also interested in the Romanian's services.<br /><br />Marica has scored an impressive 22 goals in 64 appearances for his country.
Written by Sri Aswin
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