Luisão - CB - Benfica (4 Viewers)

[Bjerknes]

Marrone is exactly the example you don't want to follow. Had much potential, will never amount to anything. He could only barely make it into the Sassuolo 11 last season. Wasted.

Rugani needs consistent game time (which is impossible at Juve) if he is to fulfill his potential and even then it remains a huge question mark.

It's not certain that Rugani or any other youngster will play at their other club either. A lot of factors go into whether they play, such as the system, other staff, manager preferences, and long-term goals of the manager. Why should a manager play and develop a kid they know won't be at the club for very long? I wouldn't spend time with those sort of players. Instead, I would focus on developing the players we own, which is the only option that makes sense. The loaning system should be abolished as it is ruining players in Italy.

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It was a master move. He came, said we have 30scudetti and left.

True.

 

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[JCK]

That's a typical Marotta panic buy. We see them every time.

 

[Powis]

This guy is old, slow, and not needed. Another Lucio

He is not old, he's just an experienced player. He definitely could play a few years at top level.

Still, in my personal opinion it would be just another unnecessary buy by Marotta. Better save the money.

 

[Badass J Elkann]

He is not old, he's just an experienced player. He definitely could play a few years at top level.

Still, in my personal opinion it would be just another unnecessary buy by Marotta. Better save the money.

if he is free though, still a very good signing, definitely trust him ahead of bonucci and ogbonna. Ideally Nastasic would be better

 

[Red]

Luisao is still a good player.

You'd have to be careful about how you set the team up to play so as to not leave his lack of pace exposed.

 

[Bianconero81]

WTF is the point of purchasing a 33 year old defender on a long term deal? Are we attempting to rival Milan as the retirement home of Serie A?

 

[Robee]

It's not certain that Rugani or any other youngster will play at their other club either. A lot of factors go into whether they play, such as the system, other staff, manager preferences, and long-term goals of the manager. Why should a manager play and develop a kid they know won't be at the club for very long? I wouldn't spend time with those sort of players. Instead, I would focus on developing the players we own, which is the only option that makes sense. The loaning system should be abolished as it is ruining players in Italy.

You do know those clubs request those players right? On a co-own they play(ed) those guys because it brought them millions if he broke through. And what about plain and simple 'sporting goals' such as European football or maintaining Serie A status...?
All the things you come up with are factors that need studying before we loan someone out. Marotta and Paratici are very prepared in that area. Secco ruined a few talents simply by sending them to the wrong club or bringing them in to sit on the bench...

 

[JCK]

Luisao is still a good player.

You'd have to be careful about how you set the team up to play so as to not leave his lack of pace exposed.

Lucio was also still good when we got him and we all know how that turned out.

 

[Klovn]

Lusaio had a great season last year, I hope we get him. But not for 3 years.

 

[Pirlo's Beard]

He will be another Lucio-type player. He might get a few matches but won't play anywhere near the way he used to. At least he doesn't hold the title of most overrated defender ever like Lucio does.

Lucio was finished long before we took him. Luisao as of his last few games still looks to be as good as he ever has been.

I reckon this is a Barzagli alternative whilst he's nowhere near being fit yet.

 

[Jem83]

Would be a good signing, even at 33. Very good defender, with vast experience.

Wages are a bit high, but he's class. He can still cut it at top level for at least 2 seasons. Notice the seasons Pirlo had when he joined us at 32, and midfielders have to run a whole lot more than defenders.

Luisao will be great at Juve, I'm sure.

 

[Pirlo's Beard]

Luisao haha... Why do we need him? And for that salary? Juve must be crazy to do that..

We have Caceres, Bonucci, Ogbonna, Chiellini, Barzagli & even Marrone, that's more than enough. If we want someone than it should be someone younger and someone who is happy with a salary between 1-1.8 million

Barzagli - Injured. Nobody knows what sort of form he'll be in when he returns

Caceres - Can cover multiple positions including full backs.

Ogbonna - Lmao he's been absolutely attrocious for us. Would rather play Vidal at CB

Bonucci - Hopefully we sell this liability of a defender

Chiellini - Will probably partner Luisao as he's fairly quick

Marrone - Marrone in a back 4 omg

 

[blondu]

good buy..he had a very good season, he can keep it up for another year.

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good buy..he had a very good season, he can keep it up for another year.

 

[frzl]

good buy..he had a very good season, he can keep it up for another year.

no doubt about that but with a 3-year-contract worth 3m per season he should keep it up for at least 2.5 years ^^

 

[blondu]

3 years? goddamn no

 

[MikeM]

Obviously Barzagli is a huge question mark and we can't expect Caceres to play RCB all year.

RCB was actually one of our biggest weaknesses or unknowns for this season and now it should be filled. Going off last year's form, Luisao is still very good.

 

[reallegends]

If we are buying a winger and Manolas deal is preventing that from happening,then sure,Luisao would be a good signing for bench strength.

However,if there is no chance of us getting Lavezzi or a similar player,then why not get Manolas who will also have a resale value.

The success of this deal will depend on what other players we sign.Hopefully,we stick with BBC if we sign Luisao or even Licht-Barza-Chiello-Evra,since Luisao is so fucking slow,that he makes Chielleini look like the real Ronaldo when he first burst on the screen.

 

[DUKAC]

Would be a good signing, even at 33. Very good defender, with vast experience.

Wages are a bit high, but he's class. He can still cut it at top level for at least 2 seasons. Notice the seasons Pirlo had when he joined us at 32, and midfielders have to run a whole lot more than defenders.

Luisao will be great at Juve, I'm sure.

Agree.

 

[Emmet]

3 year deal is too long.

2 year deal would be perfect

 

[Red]

Lucio was also still good when we got him and we all know how that turned out.

I never thought much of Lucio.

He was also very different in that he was a player who had relied hugely on pace through his career, so it was no surprise he struggled to adjust when he lost that pace.

Luisao has never been reliant on pace.