Schurrle signing confirmed; will wear #14

[English Freak 456]

You're looking at it wrong, squad depth is vital as it comes, just because you think the player is 20 million doesn't mean his place isn't 20 million. Whatever helps with the team and doesn't let it become a consistent competition and rotational is worth it.

Also if you've noticed, all them attackers you mentioned are all the same, Schurlle adds something different to his game.

I get your point and I agree. Schurrle would add something to our attack..he's a team player and hopefully under the guidance of Mourinho, he becomes more consistent in the coming seasons.

[sainttourist 68]

Confused why so many people against this transfer. Young lad with great range strike, hard worker, also can play everywhere in attack.

22 and he is star of the team that come 3rd in Bundesliga, ten points clear to 4th and one point behind CL finalist.

Am also think it is good move for KdB, playing for CL side in same league, only can make him better player, and he definitely will get much playing time.

At the end we can have two world class players in the team.

To be honest I expect that this lad will surprise many of you, he is different class from what we have on the bench this year. We need quality squad depths, it will only benefit for the team. In fact, i think we too much care about some young lads. Just reseach top teams squads, all of them have top players on the bench, not past it Benayouns and some under 18 with no expiriens. We need that competition in the team to be successful.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

How is Scurrle a team player? One of the most selfish players you'll ever see.

He's basically a poor mans Sturridge but better work-rate.

[Hutcho 8,443]

How is Scurrle a team player? One of the most selfish players you'll ever see.

He's basically a poor mans Sturridge but better work-rate.

So he is like sturridge with better work rate.

Sturridge is a very good player with a lot of potential as i am sure he will probably prove with liverpool. So a sturridge with better work rate sounds goof to me. Don't get how he is a poor mans sturridge but whatever.

[Kojo 4,676]

I get your point and I agree. Schurrle would add something to our attack..he's a team player and hopefully under the guidance of Mourinho, he becomes more consistent in the coming seasons.

You should watch some games, he's actually a good player with a lot of work rate, I think we lack attackers who are good at work rate.

The person you quoted earlier that Lampard guy who is german, no offence to him but I've never seen him say a good word about anyone, especially germans or any player from the bundesliga.

[Kojo 4,676]

How is Scurrle a team player? One of the most selfish players you'll ever see.

He's basically a poor mans Sturridge but better work-rate.

If you want I'll just give you TC's most controversial award right now.

[Stingray 9,441]

I don't see it. I really don't. Squad player yes, worth all the fuss, money and perhaps losing KDB.

Never in a million years.

[11Drogba 2,000]

I think he is the kind of player that Mourinho likes. With Schurrle and Cavani we'll become taller and stronger.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I think this kid will pleasantly surprise the KDB-brown-nosers.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

He wont because as you well know Alex, KDB is the reincarnation of christ! Im genuinely happy with this deal, think KDB has plenty of time to come here and hear some very good things about Schurrle from people who actually watch him

[Shaan 263]

My only concern is if Schurrle plays well in the left side were he starts the most were will hazard play?? In the right wing I hope not, that's like half his effectiveness gone....

[Madmax 9,219]

Good deal for everyone concerned. KdB doesn't have to worry about only being a rotational option here, he gets to play in Brazil next year. Schurrle obviously differs from our current wing options and hence will find himself playing plenty of times. For us we have another exciting young talent who's already a full international. £20m seems a little steep but that's the market these days for these kinds of players.

[Rmpr 8,977]

I dont want him, but lets wait to judge!

Di Maria >>> Sanchez >>> Schurrle

[DanishBlue 426]

Well, I just played him in FIFA, at least he is very very quick and has a great long shot.

Only nice to know for those of you who play FIFA - Hazard and Schurrle as wings, Mata as number 10, Oscar and Luiz in the 2 DM spots and you're all set in FIFA haha

[Kojo 4,676]

I dont want him, but lets wait to judge!

Di Maria >>> Sanchez >>> Schurrle

Is that Irony i see!

[Hutcho 8,443]

Well, I just played him in FIFA, at least he is very very quick and has a great long shot.

Only nice to know for those of you who play FIFA - Hazard and Schurrle as wings, Mata as number 10, Oscar and Luiz in the 2 DM spots and you're all set in FIFA haha

Well i have played with torres before and he doesn't lose the ball every 2 seconds.

[Hutcho 8,443]

My only concern is if Schurrle plays well in the left side were he starts the most were will hazard play?? In the right wing I hope not, that's like half his effectiveness gone....

They all switch round atm. Tbh, i am of the opinion that Schurlle isn't as one sided as people make out, and i honestly dont think that hazard is less effective on the right.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

I've seen the lad play alot and he most certainly has a selfish streak on him. Schurrle averages 3.6 shots per game which is the most in the Bundesliga and only had 11 goals to show for it.

And by poor mans Sturridge I mean worse in every aspect a forward needs but obviously he destroys him defensively. So I don't get the logic in selling Danny to the bindippers and then signing an inferior player 5 months later.

I'd rather KDB play there especially since he's equally adept playing on the right or left. He's able to impact the game more, better array of skills, scores just as many, versatile and most importantly doesnt cost a ridiculous 20m.

20m for Schurrle and Barca pay 25m for Neymar. LOL