Amid the frenzy surrounding Manchester City and the transfer of Robinho sending shockwaves through the world, Glauber Berti was another Brazilian international travelling through the revolving doors at Eastlands. The ‘one-cap wonder’ arrives to strengthen Mark Hughes’ defensive options.
Glauber, who operates at centre-back and additionally at left-back, is a demanding presence due to his tall stature of 6 ft 3 and will be aiming to present competition in defence alongside Micah Richards, Tal Ben Heim, Vincent Kompany and captain Richard Dunne. The 25 year-old defender played in the Brazilian Serie A for Palmeias between 2003 and 2005 before the German Bundesliga beckoned in a six-month loan spell to FC Nuremburg. Patience was the key when he first arrived at the Frankenstadion as it was the injury to Andreas Wolf, whom he started a partnership with at the start of the 2006/07 season, that resulted in him becoming a regular figure in their backline. Subsequently a permanent move was agreed in the summer of 2006. Following Nuremburg’s relegation to the second-tier in 2008, Glauber Berti opted to move to Manchester City and signed a one-year deal with the option to stay a further year after that should he impress.
The Rio Preto-born defender made his debut and sole international cap in 2005 against Guatamala in a friendly match. Following an injury-plagued spell at Nuremburg where he only made 42 appearances in three seasons, Glauber will be eager to prove doubtors wrong by starting life in the Premiership brightly at Manchester City – and that means forcing Mark Hughes to scrap the defensive stronghold of Dunne and Richards. Such a task will be difficult as Tal Ben Heim is additionally in the first-team picture, but a commanding performance in the Carling Cup against Brighton will be an ideal platform for Glauber to stake his claims.
Upon the announcement of his signature, Hughes said "He hasn't played a great deal of football and it is an opportunity for him to see if he can grasp it. We are going to have a look at him. It is a short-term deal for 12 months and it is up to the lad really." Glauber’s move to England was made straightforward as a work permit was not required due to his Italian citizenship.
Glauber, who operates at centre-back and additionally at left-back, is a demanding presence due to his tall stature of 6 ft 3 and will be aiming to present competition in defence alongside Micah Richards, Tal Ben Heim, Vincent Kompany and captain Richard Dunne. The 25 year-old defender played in the Brazilian Serie A for Palmeias between 2003 and 2005 before the German Bundesliga beckoned in a six-month loan spell to FC Nuremburg. Patience was the key when he first arrived at the Frankenstadion as it was the injury to Andreas Wolf, whom he started a partnership with at the start of the 2006/07 season, that resulted in him becoming a regular figure in their backline. Subsequently a permanent move was agreed in the summer of 2006. Following Nuremburg’s relegation to the second-tier in 2008, Glauber Berti opted to move to Manchester City and signed a one-year deal with the option to stay a further year after that should he impress.
The Rio Preto-born defender made his debut and sole international cap in 2005 against Guatamala in a friendly match. Following an injury-plagued spell at Nuremburg where he only made 42 appearances in three seasons, Glauber will be eager to prove doubtors wrong by starting life in the Premiership brightly at Manchester City – and that means forcing Mark Hughes to scrap the defensive stronghold of Dunne and Richards. Such a task will be difficult as Tal Ben Heim is additionally in the first-team picture, but a commanding performance in the Carling Cup against Brighton will be an ideal platform for Glauber to stake his claims.
Upon the announcement of his signature, Hughes said "He hasn't played a great deal of football and it is an opportunity for him to see if he can grasp it. We are going to have a look at him. It is a short-term deal for 12 months and it is up to the lad really." Glauber’s move to England was made straightforward as a work permit was not required due to his Italian citizenship.
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