Lucas Piazón

[Leif 6,006]

What an odd move... this honestly surprises me more than when we signed Torres..

I understand Malaga are facing financial troubles so loans are a good idea, but Piazon!? He's made 1 league appearance in his career so far! When did Malaga get the chance to scout him!? I'm thinking he may be put into their "B" team or reserves or however they do stuff over there, unless of course that would've been specifically stated if it was the case.

Malaga are probably the 3rd best team in La Liga (takeaway Falcao and there's no way Atletico are 3rd best), so this is just.. yeah. Hope it works out.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Cant see him playing there at all.....

[Leif 6,006]

Eliseu, Joaquin, Isco & Portillo will all be ahead of him I think.

[themightyblue 443]

Apparently it was Pellegrini who actually wanted him, so he should get minutes

[Waterfall 893]

Hope this was worth it cause his HG eligibility is now gone

[Heartbeat 21]

Fantastic. Isco and Piazon will be getting to learn each other's trade before playing for the Champions of Europe together.

[Joker10 946]

It would depend, I don't think he will get much play time if he is unable to make an impact in his first few substitute appearances - on the other hand I think Piazon is far more suited to play regularly in La Liga than in the EPL. Just as Josh found out during his loan at Swansea, physical and defensive preparation are quite important for mid table teams in the Premiership. I guess whether the loan is successful would also depend on what other business Malaga does during the transfer window - they are in the Champions League and they will have to rotate their squad if they want to do well in the League and CL.

That is what will come down to, Piazon needs to contribute and make a impact right away. Pellegrini and Malaga are not interested developing Piazon since he is there for six months, and only will play him if he perform right away.

Josh struggled early and Gylfi who was also loaned made his impact from the beginning. Tbf to Josh his problem was lack of fitness he barely played for the first team and secondly he was not even part of the reserves. It was a tough task, asking him to match Swansea intensity level and a side in the midst of fighting regulation.

[bushman 2,043]

Since my partner in crime Blondie is posting so well, I feel obligated to second his posting.

Well said.

Piazon either contribute or he will be set aside very quick.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

One step closer?

[bluesman2610 1,341]

Hope this was worth it cause his HG eligibility is now gone

is this fact? i thought if a player is registered for the first team as u18 his status as HG stays with his parent club...

[Ankit 3,176]

Hope this was worth it cause his HG eligibility is now gone

No, it isn't yet. He is 19 by Jan 20 2013. So next 6 months wont matter. But from next season he should play in FA associated club.

[DONI. 1,291]

Piazon on FB:

New challenge. Dinner with friends and family before heading to Malaga.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Well Malaga has some great players in attacking three. With Isco, Eliseu (having very good season on left side) and Juaquin (experienced spanish player) plus Portillo and Buannanote in subs, Piazon will have to play very good. Unless Pellegrini gives him lot of play time or Piazon explodes in first match, I dont see him play much...But we might get surprised...

[NishC300 1,865]

It will be a gr8 learning curve for him but...................................................... other than Ba we have no strikers (No Torres doesn't count!)

[Amblève. 4,995]

So he's not gonna become a HGP. Stupid deal, tbh.

[Kinol 337]

It will be a gr8 learning curve for him but...................................................... other than Ba we have no strikers (No Torres doesn't count!)

Piazon shoudlnt play as a striker anyways ...

[zolayes 14,489]

doubt if we will see him again ...unless he gets injured and theysend him back . I guess we are paying his wages

[The Mak 4,459]

Well he's more likely to break into the Malaga squad than here, so I'm happy.