Replacing Giacc with this guy would be a good move, as he's obviously the better player and can offer far more on the pitch.
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Lets not exaggerate now.
This.
I remember when he got his chance he always played good. He was very stable and confident, even at his debut. He showed all signs of promise, letting him go would be silly, especially if we're doing that to get some crappy player (Bonera).
Diamant would be easier to get to accept bench role. Ilicic will most likely go to Roma and get more playing time.
I also think he'd be a decent back. However I'm curios to see our formation next season. I don't think he'd work in 3-5-2, on Pirlo's position.
Yes... if transfer alone doesn't have to mean us not signing WC player, or focusing us on quantity yet again which is not something I'd like to see definitely.
Player himself is rather decent and we COULD really use him (unlike some of players we currently have that came 'recently') as long...