Rumoured Marouane Fellaini

[Atholy 1,293]

  On 08/01/2013 at 08:59, The only place to be said:

He played as a DM before he signed for Everton and started there as well if I remember correctly. We were tracking him and were interested in signing him, primarily because De Visser was very high on him. At Everton, he began to impress in that role too before he suffered an injury (again, this is from memory so might be slightly inaccurate).

The reason Everton are using him there is because that's where they have a need for him. It's not that complex a notion that one team might use a player in one way because they have a need there, whilst another might use him in a different position.

£22 million for a proven, top-class (in my opinion) midfielder is about right considering that's roughly what we spent on Essien.

As for what he is, I think people are judging him too much by how Everton have recently used him. Like I said above, we first became interested in him when he was a DM but Everton got him. He's moved forward for Everton, but I still think he could be an excellent DM alongside someone like Oscar, De Bruyne or even Ramires or Luiz. Beyond his obvious physical gifts, he's very good technically and he has a certain steel about him that I like.

His versatility and ability to get goals in advanced positions would be a bonus. Look at the QPR game for example, where we struggled for penetration. Pushing him forward when we were in possession would have caused problems in the QPR defence, and that's something that can get you a couple of invaluable points a season.

In fact he have always been a DM (also at Standard de Liege where he started). He played together with Witsel and Steven Defour (FC Porto but also a Man U prospect) and this midfield was certainly one of the reasons why Standard won the Championship twice in a row after having to wait for it 25 years!

Both Fellaini and Witsel played more defensively while Defour was the playmaker in front of them.

Interesting thing to know is that Fellaini himself likes the DM postion best and also claims he's best at this position.

He started at Everton as a similar player in DM. But I think the Everton sympathizers (I don't wanna hear fans here ) are better placed to give an update about his history there.

I know he started in DM... a little later he was in midfield... than attacking midfield... and eventually even as a full attacker.

I think one of his best attributes is the fact that Fellaini is soooo flexible. He can be your box to box player... both more over you can put him in every position between those boxes as well. Please don't be blinded by all his goals he is scoring at the moment (and I know a lot of people do this)... This makes people think he should absolutely be a AM or even ST. Don't forget his best attributes are air challenges and ball recuperation. He has a more than fair technique and passing skills for a beast of his size. And he proves to be the best wing man a playmaker (or a guy playing in the pivot position) can wish for! In that case I would love to see Fellaini and KDB playing next too each other in these roles. (of course KDB will also work with Essien, Mikel & Fellaini will also work with Ramires).

I he worth 22£ million? Must say for a hot prospect like him... that's a fair deal!

Btw: @SeB => I'm sorry I haven't replied on your (great!!) article! I must say it was a really good read and you mention a lot of valuable pro and con's. I know you're not convinced of his role here at Chelsea... This is the only thing we disagree on .

[Atholy 1,293]

  On 08/01/2013 at 16:10, Z-25 said:

Fellaini bought a house in Manchester last month I believe.

He officially claims he moved to Manchester because he was being "molested" by girls every time he left his house or went out in Liverpool!

To me I rather think Ms. Fellaini gave the interview instead of the big guy

You know what I also like about Fellaini. This is the car he comes to practice with. Probably he will have 4 bentleys a Ferrari & 2 aston martins on his driveway... but still!

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I would rather have Dembele.

[OneMoSalah 8,837]

Rumors of a 22 million release clause seems like bullshit. If you bought someone for 15 million would you really allow a "22 million" release clause over say a 30-50 million release clause. Absolute bollocks. I'd rather Capoue or my granny in as a DM ahead of this guy, I mean no offence but he fouls a lot, shit passing accuracy (statisically), not creative and he moves like a train. Also lacks the positional sense that Mikel and Romeu have to play as a DM.

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  On 08/01/2013 at 17:04, RyanDavidson said:

Rumors of a 22 million release clause seems like bullshit. If you bought someone for 15 million would you really allow a "22 million" release clause over say a 30-50 million release clause. Absolute bollocks. I'd rather Capoue or my granny in as a DM ahead of this guy, I mean no offence but he fouls a lot, shit passing accuracy (statisically), not creative and he moves like a train. Also lacks the positional sense that Mikel and Romeu have to play as a DM.

Makelele fouled quite a bit from what I remember. His passing stats are based on him playing in a more advanced position for a weaker team. He's scored a goal every other game and had 3 assists, although we don't need him to be creative in a holding role and his positional sense is very good in that position.

Honestly, it sounds like you're simply making the right type of statements to discount him rather than judging his period in that position fairly.

But I can see why you'd rather have Capoue with his 2% better pass completion stat and one less yellow card.

[Corner 456]

22 million release clause? This is new.

Whenever we've been linked with him before, it's been for 30 million or so. Makes no sense.

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  On 08/01/2013 at 16:56, Atholy said:

He officially claims he moved to Manchester because he was being "molested" by girls every time he left his house or went out in Liverpool!

To me I rather think Ms. Fellaini gave the interview instead of the big guy

You know what I also like about Fellaini. This is the car he comes to practice with. Probably he will have 4 bentleys a Ferrari & 2 aston martins on his driveway... but still!

lol

he could've just shaved his afro instead of moving houses, less logistics!

fair play for the car though

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  On 08/01/2013 at 07:09, YouNameIt said:

People need to get in their heads that Fellaini isnt what they think he is. Dont believe that he is the answer we are lookin for in the pivot. He is NOT. Also he is too bloody expensive.

Since he's already living in Manchester, better if he moves to City or United. We honestly don't need him as we have enough midfielders for the present and future.

[communicate 2,703]

  On 08/01/2013 at 16:56, Atholy said:

He officially claims he moved to Manchester because he was being "molested" by girls every time he left his house or went out in Liverpool!

To me I rather think Ms. Fellaini gave the interview instead of the big guy

You know what I also like about Fellaini. This is the car he comes to practice with. Probably he will have 4 bentleys a Ferrari & 2 aston martins on his driveway... but still!

There are plenty of things that are more important than expensive cars. I am more concened about the size of the car

[cadenza666 221]

Marouane Fellaini's buyout clause could trigger Everton exit

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20951691

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  On 08/01/2013 at 19:23, cadenza666 said:

Marouane Fellaini's buyout clause could trigger Everton exit

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20951691

So he does have a release clause... BBC are suggesting it's higher than £22m though.

[Atholy 1,293]

  On 08/01/2013 at 19:20, communicate said:

There are plenty of things that are more important than expensive cars. I am more concened about the size of the car

Totally right! Do you wanna try to convince this boy

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  On 08/01/2013 at 20:22, Atholy said:

Totally right! Do you wanna try to convince this boy

Lol that is totally different. I heard it is a camouflage car so he can escape from mancini

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  On 08/01/2013 at 20:22, Atholy said:

Lol what the fuck is this shit?!

[YouNameIt 1,511]

  On 09/01/2013 at 01:13, BlueLyon said:

Lol what the fuck is this shit?!

"Because I can"

[bababoom 4,478]

I'm sorry to be a miserable cunt, but please.. lets not talk about random shit.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Looks like a done deal. 27m euros, 5 years contract, will join us next week.

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  On 09/01/2013 at 04:50, Ryan Fong said:

Looks like a done deal. 27m euros, 5 years contract, will join us next week.

Which source did you get this from??