Ayala returns to Argentina
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02/03/2010 -
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Argentina captain Roberto
Ayala is set to return to his homeland after 15 seasons of playing in Europe
as he will join Racing Club.
The 36-year-old defender left Spanish side Real Zaragoza as a free agent and
will be introduced at Racing on Wednesday, where he will join former coach
Claudio Vivas.
"They were the only club that really sat down with my agent and committed
themselves to bringing me (back)," Ayala told reporters. "Others showed
interest but never offered anything concrete."
Ayala began his career at Ferro Carril Oeste before moving on to River Plate.
He then left Argentina to play in Europe, where he hooked up with Napoli and
then AC Milan in Italy, before heading to Spain to play for Valencia and
Zaragoza.
He earned 115 caps for Argentina during his international career and captained
the side a record 63 times.
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