Roberto Jimenez packed his bags for Spain this morning as the West Ham United misfit nears a permanent move to Real Valladolid, according to Football London.
The fact that Mario Husilos was handed his P45 a matter of months after an experienced Spanish shot-stopper arrived at the London Stadium was absolutely no coincidence.
The director of football produced more misses than hits in the transfer market and, like Carlos Sanchez, Lucas Perez and more, Roberto’s time in the English capital is best left forgotten.
The former Benfica and Atletico Madrid ‘keeper conceded 17 times in just eight Premier League games, although the statistics alone do not quite express just how disastrous his spell between the sticks really was.
The ironic cheers that greeted his every catch spoke volumes about a man with hologram hands.
Roberto returned to his native Spain during the January transfer window and, after finding some semblance of form on loan at Alaves, the 35-year-old will be offered a fresh start at Real Valladolid.
According to Football London, the club owned by Brazil legend Ronaldo are very close to completing a deal, with Roberto jetting out to put the finishing touches on what is likely to be a short-term contract.
He will not be missed.
With the excellent Jordi Masip firmly established as Valladolid’s number one, Roberto looks set for a season on the sidelines.
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