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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Deportivo | 2 - 0 | Espanyol |
| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Espanyol | 19:00 | Barcelona |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Joan Verdu |
| Age | 30 |
| Club | Espanyol |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad No | 10 |
| Born | Barcelona, Spain |
| Height | 1.78m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deportivo La Coruna | Espanyol | 4 Jun 2009 | Free Transfer |
| Barcelona | Deportivo La Coruna | 3 Aug 2006 | £ 400,000 |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Primera Liga | Espanyol | 34 (1) | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Spanish Copa del Rey | Espanyol | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
28th January 2013
Espanyol playmaker Joan Verdu has told his agent to open contract extension talks, rather than push for a transfer.
21st January 2013
Sky Sports sources understand new Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino is looking at Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia.
11th February 2007
Barcelona are again three points clear at the summit of La Liga after victory over Racing.
31st January 2007
Deportivo and Getafe strolled home while Real Zaragoza won 1-0 at Barcelona.
3rd August 2006
Deportivo have moved quickly to conclude a deal for Barcelona youngster Joan Verdu.
3rd July 2006
Celta Vigo have expressed an interest in Barcelona B player Joan Verdu.