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I like Marquez... but I don't see giving up Tiago as necessary to acquire him. Given a couple more chances, I think Tiago could really thrive at Juve. He and Iaquinta changed the whole Parma game themselves, and that is what Ranieri should be encouraging. Camoranesi needs some help in the...

What about the 4 years he spent with AS Monaco, when they were a top French club, notwithstanding his achievements internationally.

Yep, and of course, Cannavaro was not all that impressive with Inter, yet once he came here, became the world class defender we saw lead Italy to the World Cup. Of course, he was too foolish to realize Spain ruins top defenders and only saw $$ (I don't even think he saw CL glory, RM are...

Definitely. Watching him for Mexico (which might be a better gauge than with Barca), he was the glue... very smart, very deliberate, and most of all very calm. He reminds me of a cross between Thuram and Cannavaro, which can't be a bad thing. Watch him turn around and stay with Barca, and we...

Welcome to the board, good first post. Its true, Italian teams have a way of getting the best out of defenders, especially Juventus. If Marquez comes here, you can bet many people will be surprised at how effective he'll be.

I really like Marquez... the guy was beyond money for Mexico in the World Cup, and if properly used can be a world class defender and be the leader they desperately require. Barca's foolishness in playing him out of position could be our advantage. He instantly adds credibility to the backline...