⚽ **TRANSFERS: English Premier
League 2017/18** ⚽
Veteran Fullback
Player: Pablo Zabaleta 
Age: 32 years
Position: Right Fullback
To: West Ham United 
From: Manchester City
Transfer Fee: End of Contract
Report: 
West Ham have had problems at Right back since a long time, but not anymore. They have made a smart decision and have signed ex Manchester City full back Pablo Zabaleta on a Bosman deal.
Zabaleta is a player having two qualities that every club would love having; experience and a winning mentality. At this moment in his career, West Ham may be the right move for him and he could be their first choice full back for the upcoming season.
West Ham have had problems at Right back since a long time, but not anymore. They have made a smart decision and have signed ex Manchester City full back Pablo Zabaleta on a Bosman deal.
Zabaleta is a player having two qualities that every club would love having; experience and a winning mentality. At this moment in his career, West Ham may be the right move for him and he could be their first choice full back for the upcoming season.
Career
Statistics: 
- Man City’s first team for 9 straight seasons
- Has made 333 first team appearances
- Has found the net 11 times
- Created a further 28 times
- Has won 2 Premier Titles, an FA Cup and 2 League cups
- The winning mentality speaks for itself!
The
Marauding fullback: 
- Known for his attacking abilities ✅
- He was also recognized as the best attacking right back in the Premier League ✅
- Can still make runs beyond the winger ✅
- Can find space to cross the ball ✅
- Will also develop a strong relationship with the Right winger ✅
- Will also understand his runs ✅
Zabaleta’s
disadvantages: ❌
Currently at 32, he isn’t getting any younger and is also losing pace to get back and defend. The one thing that has always been questioned about Zabaleta is his weak defensive ability. No one would want him to be the last line of defense.
Currently at 32, he isn’t getting any younger and is also losing pace to get back and defend. The one thing that has always been questioned about Zabaleta is his weak defensive ability. No one would want him to be the last line of defense.
Conclusion: 
Zabaleta will get good amount of game time for the West Ham first team which he couldn’t achieve with Man City. West Ham has opted to go for experience in a position they have struggled for a long time, and they have made the right move this time.
Zabaleta will get good amount of game time for the West Ham first team which he couldn’t achieve with Man City. West Ham has opted to go for experience in a position they have struggled for a long time, and they have made the right move this time.
All
the best to him and his future with the club!!! 
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