Last chance for de la Cruz to impress

Last updated : 13 June 2002 By
Wing back Ulises de la Cruz has the chance to stake his claim for a move to the continent against Crotia today, and his agent says he's a wanted man.

FIFA licenesed agent Eric Manasse, has stated that representatives from Italy, France and England will be in attendance in the match versus Croatia in Yokohama this afternoon.

Ulises de la Cruz
Manasse said: "I have received definite interest from four clubs. These have been precise inquiries and they will be going to the match against Croatia."

Ulises has been one of the few bright spots for Ecuador in their first World Cup, and while his form for Hibs has not matched his international performances, he could soon be set for the moves he craves, as he has previously went on record saying that he didn't want to come back to Edinburgh.

Talking about his country's clash with Croatia, DLC said: "Croatia have so many good players and, of course, they came third in France 1998. Alen Boksic is a great striker and they will be a hard team to beat."



Meanwhile, finally some signing news for us! Brothers Alan and Mark Dempsie have signed new contracts at Easter Road. Mark has signed a short term deal, while younger brother Alan has been handed a year's contract. Good luck to both young boys.