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i like what u wrote, great one ...
Tiago was by no means a low quality player before we signed him. his performances here have just not been up to our expectations. Molinero was a youth product of ours who was give his chance after playing well at Siena.
I would not call Mellberg and Grygera low quality players seeing how they are established internationals who were only ment to add depth to our squad and were signed for free.
Also we have signed players who most people would describe as high quality. Sissoko is a fantastic midfielder who played very well at Valencia and Liverpool when he was in the team and was in demand before he was dropped by Rafa.
Amauri is a very high quality striker and was linked with Madrid and Milan .. yet we spent big and got him. I think he will do very well for us this season.
We got Iaquinta last summer. He is a pretty high quality forward as well. I would not say as good as Dp, Trez or Amauri but still very good. He is a hard worker and very strong. People forget Barca were trying very hard to get him at one point and he is a world cup winner.
Andrade despite his injuries is also very good and hopefully he will return to show us just what he can do for us in defense. I think if all players are fit he would be selected above everyone to partner Chiellini in Defense. He was a star player at Porto, Deportivo and for his national team ( I think he was even the captain at one point before he had all his injury problems and lost his place).
Sure not all of our signings are superstars but I think we do get our share of quality players and I think we are doing better than last year. Also take into consideration how badly Tiago and Almiron's form changed in the year they joined us.
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I would not call Mellberg and Grygera low quality players seeing how they are established internationals who were only ment to add depth to our squad and were signed for free.
Also we have signed players who most people would describe as high quality. Sissoko is a fantastic midfielder who played very well at Valencia and Liverpool when he was in the team and was in demand before he was dropped by Rafa.
Amauri is a very high quality striker and was linked with Madrid and Milan .. yet we spent big and got him. I think he will do very well for us this season.
We got Iaquinta last summer. He is a pretty high quality forward as well. I would not say as good as Dp, Trez or Amauri but still very good. He is a hard worker and very strong. People forget Barca were trying very hard to get him at one point and he is a world cup winner.
Andrade despite his injuries is also very good and hopefully he will return to show us just what he can do for us in defense. I think if all players are fit he would be selected above everyone to partner Chiellini in Defense. He was a star player at Porto, Deportivo and for his national team ( I think he was even the captain at one point before he had all his injury problems and lost his place).
Sure not all of our signings are superstars but I think we do get our share of quality players and I think we are doing better than last year. Also take into consideration how badly Tiago and Almiron's form changed in the year they joined us.
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Spot on dude.
Monaco target Tiago
Thursday 3 July, 2008
Juventus midfield misfit Tiago Mendes could be sold to Monaco to release funds for the purchase of Liverpool star Xabi Alonso.
The Portuguese international arrived from Lyon last summer with high hopes, but was quickly banished to the bench after some unconvincing performances.
With the Old Lady determined to lure a big name new recruit in the market, Tiago’s days in Turin seem to be numbered.
And there are reports in the peninsula that Monaco are willing to pay around £6m to take Tiago off Juve’s hands.
According to L’Equipe, the Bianconeri received an offer last week from Monaco President Jerome De Bontin.
The additional funds could prove valuable as director Jean-Claude Blanc prepares to fly to Liverpool to discuss a fee for Alonso.
Rumours suggest that the Anfield outfit are looking for around £12m, while Juve are keen to keep the fee under £10m.
Thursday 3 July, 2008
Juventus midfield misfit Tiago Mendes could be sold to Monaco to release funds for the purchase of Liverpool star Xabi Alonso.
The Portuguese international arrived from Lyon last summer with high hopes, but was quickly banished to the bench after some unconvincing performances.
With the Old Lady determined to lure a big name new recruit in the market, Tiago’s days in Turin seem to be numbered.
And there are reports in the peninsula that Monaco are willing to pay around £6m to take Tiago off Juve’s hands.
According to L’Equipe, the Bianconeri received an offer last week from Monaco President Jerome De Bontin.
The additional funds could prove valuable as director Jean-Claude Blanc prepares to fly to Liverpool to discuss a fee for Alonso.
Rumours suggest that the Anfield outfit are looking for around £12m, while Juve are keen to keep the fee under £10m.
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