Arsenal Recall Botelho From Salamanca Loan

Pedro Botelho’s topsy-turvy loan spell with UD Salamanca has come to an end after Arsenal offical Richard Law decided to terminate the Brazilian’s loan spell two weeks early. But while his loan period may be over, the row which has dogged his stay in Spain continues.

The 19-year-old was suspended from first-team training after refusing to take part in extra training despite being given the day before off. Other trouble such as skipping training to go and watch a Champions League game plus calling a referee a cheat on television have painted Pedro in a bad light – something he accepts.

“I’ve always been honest and tried to tell the truth, but I also recognize that the fines do not look good on me”

Botelho had a frustrating first season but he made 27 appearances this term and has been largely impressive. However, the relationship with manager David Armaral and his assistant Fran Albert has broken down considerably in recent weeks. That said, the 19-year-old believes the spell has been productive.

“I have learned many things with Salamanca, but I recognize that the end of this year has been awful.”

“Since the night in Agatha, where Fran Albert accused me of breaking his partner’s car, things have taken a radical turn around. He threatened me with the bill amounting to €508 euros and told me that I had to pay. If i refused and said that I had not done anything he told me he was going to be much harder on me and he would make me run up the walls”

Botelho has confirmed he will now be returning to Brazil to see his family before joining the Arsenal squad for pre-season. But before leaving, he said his goodbyes to his team-mates but was advised to keep well out of the way of Armaral and his assistant.

“I said goodbye to all of my companions and team-mates along with the President of Salamanca. Of the other two (Armaral and Albert) I did not say goodbye. Richard Law told me not to tell them anything and that they have not behaved well”

Another loan spell with newly promoted Xerez now looks likely as the starlet looks to rebuild his reputation before returning to England in a years time.

Article By – J.Sanderson

34 thoughts on “Arsenal Recall Botelho From Salamanca Loan

  • June 18, 2009 at 3:01 pm
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    So is this kid a troublemaker or has he been unfairly treated by the coaches?
    Does he have a future at The Arsenal?

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  • June 18, 2009 at 3:02 pm
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    It seems that he made some mistakes but the coaching staff decided to punish him rather than help him.

    And Pedro was speaking on the Spanish football programme Rock & Gol.

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  • June 18, 2009 at 3:05 pm
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    Yep – he hasn’t quite earned a work permit yet. He needs to spend another 6 months or so.

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  • June 18, 2009 at 3:15 pm
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    do u think he will come back to arsenal to be a key figure for us jay??

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  • June 18, 2009 at 3:59 pm
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    I guess this salamanca link up is a means to an end…, but it has been problematic this year with Pedro and Nordveit. I wonder if there will be a review of the deal after these accusations about the coaches?

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  • June 18, 2009 at 4:01 pm
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    Why don’t you put links in your articles that point to the actual source?

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  • June 18, 2009 at 4:37 pm
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    Any chance of playing a pre-season game for us? or will he spend preseason at his new club?

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  • June 18, 2009 at 7:53 pm
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    Yeah, show ’em who’s boss, Jamie.

    If this kid comes back at age 20 to Arsenal, he better hope to high hell he’s remotely good enough by then. Otherwise, it is very unlikely you’ll ever see him play in the red and white.

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  • June 18, 2009 at 9:23 pm
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    but would wenger go through all of this sending him on loan for 3 years if he was just going to sell him? I doubt it

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  • June 18, 2009 at 9:57 pm
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    What did he do to whose car?!

    Regarding the Salamanca deal, isn’t it the case of our club having to trust (rather than impose) that the partner club’s board will pick good managers more often than not, and preferably ones that can handle the special circumstances surrounding massively precocious youngsters from a variety of backgrounds. If this doesn’t happen I am not sure what influence Arsenal can have, ethically, legally or otherwise. Threaten to pull out, but I imagine that a lot of time and effort went into this and they chose Salamanca for good reasons, and that the Botelho Case isn’t going to force any rash reaction on the part of the Bank of England club.

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  • June 18, 2009 at 10:26 pm
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    Is he a simular type of player to Traore?

    Maybe Wenger may Give Traore to break into the first team, if he doesnt then his squad place could go to this Pedro.

    Does anyone else think this sounds like what could happen?

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  • June 19, 2009 at 12:56 am
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    Think it’s common decency to link to the source of the story. And don’t spout some crap about not telling you what to do. Aren’t the comments section open for people to ask and say stuff?

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  • June 19, 2009 at 1:07 am
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    Yes, the comments are open for commentary and discussion, but not to direct someone on how to run his own blog. Piss off if you are offended about the lack of links.

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  • June 19, 2009 at 1:11 am
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    It’s hard to adjust. The style of futebol played in Brasil and England is different. Brasilians are by and large very good futebol players. Thanks for reading Bobby Gee
    http://bobbygee.wordpress.com/

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  • June 19, 2009 at 2:12 am
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    Pedro should go out on loan to Xerez… as they’ll be playin in the La Liga next yr and also the fact that we’ll have Clichy, Gibbs & Traore contesting for the left back spot…even from Gibbs & traore should go for a loan move cos 1 of them will rot in the first team cos CLichy is defo our first choice left back…Hey J any updates on Wellington/Castaignos/Kamghain ?

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  • June 19, 2009 at 6:14 am
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    Although you translated the article, it is ethical to link to the original source. How do we know you didn’t just make those quotes up?

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  • June 19, 2009 at 7:06 am
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    If you care so much about blog ethics – write your own. Jeez, i know its off-season but are you really so bored that you come on to pick on Jamie – who does a great job btw.

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  • June 19, 2009 at 7:22 am
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    I have to agree with pd and paddy in terms of putting up links with the source of your quotes; but your reaction to the asking of the links was a bit over the top

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  • June 19, 2009 at 8:20 am
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    J I love your site and your work, but I have to agree that Paddy only asked you a question, it wasn’t exactly a demand.

    Anyways, keep up the good work.

    To anyone who wonders if J makes stuff up, then go do your own research, find your own sources, and write your own blog.

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  • June 19, 2009 at 9:11 am
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    Surely J has built up enough credit by now for people not to doubt the credibility of his articles?

    On Arsenal Mania, there’s a more in-depth translation of what Botelho has been saying. Whats this business about making him run and run and run?

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  • June 19, 2009 at 11:51 am
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    can i ask the guys who are questioning J about his sources, do you ring up your national newspaper and ask who and where they get there information from? dint think so, great work J keep it up mate

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  • June 20, 2009 at 1:31 am
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    suka sama arsenal ya …………

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  • June 20, 2009 at 6:53 am
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    He,s better than Traore

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  • June 20, 2009 at 9:09 am
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    paddy fuck off if you don’t like what you read here

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  • June 20, 2009 at 10:24 am
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    J and Paddy your both right looking from different points of view.
    This is a great blogg site and shows that opinions are different and that the bloggers are just human like arguing with your mates down the pub.
    At the end of the day we are all gooners. keep up the good work and lets move on.

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