Fernando Llorente - ST - Athletic Bilbao (62 Viewers)

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i don't see him being that good either tbh. he does have a lot more skill on the ball than matri tho, so he'll probably fit in well. as far as being the goal scorer we need, i don't know. it might turn out to be a genius transfer however.
 
Nzoric

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From what he has shown so far in his career, he is definitely worth what we're going to pay for him (0 transfer and 4.5 / year in wages). Even though he's not world class, I'm confident that he can score a minimum of 15 goals / Serie A season, which is a massive upgrade to what we have - for no transfer fee it's just a transfer you can't say no to.
 
CrimsonianKing

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He's had a phenomenal 11-12 season, i've watched probably 90% of Bilbao matches. If he can perform at that same level at Juventus as what he used to, this is a no-brainer deal.

On this season though, it's drama written all over it, he got subbed in a couple times, scored only one goal so far and that's pretty much it.

He's got the talent and he can be a goal scorer which is exactly what we need, but he's been warming the bench for too long now and Spaniards don't too well in Serie A.

So it's a great deal for the money he will cost and for how talented he can be but it has to be taken with a grain of salt.
 
Hydde

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Minimiliano Tristelli
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maybe like 2 decades ago :D

well at least he will come free,,,, so its like if we paid 9 mils for him counting his wages in the end.

well, im not so happy about this, but i have high hopes for him and lets pray he will be the one we are looking for.
 
Bianconero_Aus

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Top deal. Very good striker, a better finisher than anyone we currently have upfront, can hold the ball up well, strong in the air and has good technique. All this for free. Not a world class forward, but a definite improvement over what we have. In a way, probably better if he does come in July, at least he can have a proper pre season with us.
 
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Lion said:
also is he an iaquinta like player in terms of giving up the ball and rolling on the ground 2 seconds after a defender challneges him
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Llorente seems to have realised that it's impossible for big players to dive convincingly, so tends to stay on his feet and try to bully defenders instead.

Dule90 said:
We'll have Llorente - Vucinic/Giovinco and I highly doubt we'll sign another forward. Even if we do it's gonna be some young guy (Immobile etc).
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You think either Matri or Quagliarella will be about next season?

If not, Juve would only have three forwards.

I'd look for a new forward and a young player to properly sort that area of the side.

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But I do wonder on which position we'll invest money.
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A backup CB and a backup CM, in addition to the new forward and Llorente, would be my guess.

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Klinsmann said:
I hope our team learns how to cross...this guy will be a beast:


@ Matri
@Quagliarella

Hope you 2 are taking notes...you have a half a season to prove your worth cuz one of you iz getting sold!!
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Notice those goals from good crosses?

Hope he's not expecting any of those when he joins Juve...
 
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