Damiao - ST - Internacional (2 Viewers)

[JuveJay]

Will he want shirt number 666?

 

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[Jem83]

Will he want shirt number 666?

Bit of a lame joke, but I lol'd

 

[Ahmed]

 

[Jem83]

I like the look of him, but truly shambolic defending on almost all of the goals, it must be said.

 

[Stevie]

It is always so hard to tell with these sort of players. Would love a loan with option to buy.

 

[JuveJay]

I like the look of him, but truly shambolic defending on almost all of the goals, it must be said.

The state championships have some abysmal teams. I don't know what the defending is really like at national championship level.

 

[Zlatan]

Not that impressive TBH, certainly not 40 mil € impressive.

 

[Suns]

I saw him get a start for Brazilian NT once and he was so bad.

 

[Lapa]

It is always so hard to tell with these sort of players. Would love a loan with option to buy.

Move aside, Marotta has entered the building.

 

[Deep C]

Loan with obligation to buy for 40M sounds about right.

 

[Ahmed]

his price was never 40M anyway.

 

[Hust]

40m?

May as well just sign Cavani, a Serie A/European proven player.

 

[Deep C]

Wow, guess that Marrotta joke didn't take at all, nerds.

 

[Ahmed]

joke was ok, just saying generally

 

[Stevie]

Its old... its just what i feel about signing most players from south america its so hard to tell how good they would be if they played in Europe i know its highly unlikely but it would make sense instead of having to fork out 20+ mil on players who might not make it over here.

 

[PedroFlu]

Damiao is widely regarded as the best striker (finisher, as Matri) here in Brazil right now. He's the N.1 in the National Team. But we have to consider that Brazil is going through a big talent drought right now, Neymar apart.

He is not brillant, but he's got good physical qualities and skills. He's pretty quick for a finisher; he's got good movement off the ball, finishes very well with both legs, good on headers, is a very constant player... but not the smartest one. He's still 23 I guess.

Summing it up, I don't think he'll ever be world class. But at the same time, he has a game suited for Europe. I'm pretty positive he'll do well in Italy. He's way better than Matri IMO. He could become an important striker in Europe, 1 level under world class. Someone like Falcao, maybe.

Unfortunately, Internacional is a wealthy club and they will demand a lot of money. Loan is not an option for them. His real price is around 15/20M.

To pay more than 25 for him is not worthy IMO.

40M is ridiculous

 

[JuveJay]

Do Internacional own all of his playing contract?

 

[PedroFlu]

I'm not sure, probably not, as he came from a small club a few years ago. They probably own the majority of it though

---------- Post added 01.05.2012 at 20:24 ----------

And 2 more things:

- he's got a good first touch for a finisher, light years ahead Matri;
- he isn't an ordinary fool Brazilian player. This kid is truly humble and hardworking.

 

[Fake Melo]

Do Internacional own all of his playing contract?

His former club owns 50%.

 

[napoleonic]

hey I'm confused, where the heck does the wishtlist thread go?