Tuesday, 1 February 2011

London Town complete Quique swoop, offload Bernhardt

London Town have shattered the BritLeague transfer record with the £40million signing of Monsters striker Quique Gómez, a month after the CSA Champions League holders had signed England's Edward Redwood for £35million.

As part of the deal, Town's out-of-favour American striker Billy Bernhardt has moved to the Monsters for £15million.

Spanish striker Quique, 26, handed in a transfer request after his Monsters future was cast in doubt with the signing of former London United striker Redwood, 25.

"I am very happy to be here. London Town is a great club with great players, great fans and a great new stadium," Quique said in a press conference at Town's brand new ground LG Park.

"It is humbling to play with the likes of Daniel Perry, Zvonimir Markovic, John Carey, Andrea Romano and my fellow countryman Juanpa."

"I played against them many times with the Monsters, and I hope I can help the team win many trophies for many years."