CHOULO19 24,332 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I don't understand how this is our first priority this transfer season. We have three of him already; and they're all better.This was our priority because our main issue last season was squad depth especially in the attacking midfield area. Hazard and especially Mata were worked to death last season and it was a miracle neither of them suffered long-term injuries. Our next priority, imo is a central midfielder and a goal keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remains of the day 564 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 A stat that might cheer everyone up about this signing - has anyone else wondered why we don't seem to do a lot of through balls? From whoscored, the top two players with the highest percentage of accurate through balls....Cazorla 33 (accurate) - 66 attemptsSilva 17 (accurate) 46 attemptsCompare this to our playermakers - Mata has the highest, 8 out of 16 attempts and hazard 2nd highest, 5 out of 9 attempts. I checked the numbers for kdb & Schurrle to compare and even though kdb attempted more through balls, 18 to Schurrle's 12 however Schurrle completed 8 accurate through balls to kdb's 7.So my point in showing this is that while I understand why some people might question this signing and why people might have concerns, however there is clearly a different dimension that schurlle brings that our scouts believe would benefit the team. It might not be apparent to the untrained eye, but we only have to look at his stats to see that 1. he takes on players more often than any other player in our squad and 2. he's more penetrative and incisive with his passes than the players we have. Here's hoping that he'll surprise everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Its done! he will wear the nr 14 shirt, isnt that Kevins number?http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3219878/title/schurrle-signing-completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petr.breu 1,618 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 So welcome :blue scalf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Welcome to Chelsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 'I am so happy now I have signed and it is an honour for me to play for this club, with this team and for these great fans,' Schurrle said. 'I am really looking forward to it.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 De Bruyne's number 14 shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,918 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Yeah, I think 14 was indeed De Bruyne's number.Maybe he'll take 12 if Mikel is indeed sold? Malouda's 15? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppen 934 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Welcome, André Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3219878/title/schurrle-signing-completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 On 18 April 2013, it was confirmed that Bayer Leverkusen's director of sport Rudi Völler had travelled to London to hold talks with Chelsea over the transfer of Schürrle, although no fee had yet been agreed.On 13 June 2013, Chelsea confirmed via their official website that they had reached an agreement with Leverkusen for the transfer of Schürrle. With the transfer fee reported to be in the region of 21 million (£18 million).On 25 June 2013, Chelsea announced that they had completed the transfer of Schürrle. With Schürrle signing a five-year contract and was given the No.14 shirt.Click here to view the record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 If he matures on the field, and by that I simply mean make the simple pass instead of the long-shot sometimes, I'll probably laugh at my previous comments about him and call myself an idiot. Dug up some old games of his from Mainz thanks to some guys on BigSoccer and I think his potential is higher than I originally rated. Excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic weeds 446 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Welcome to the Club. Be a true blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 What a fantastic signing the for the club this is. Tomo and kellzfresh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Welcome to the Bridge Andre, good luck!p.s. What will be KdB's new number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Andre Schürrle: Was the 10th highest rated player in the Bundesliga last season, with an average rating of 7.62 - http://t.co/R9WNsYfQHk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I love how he's reacting to his signing. Quote from his Twitter. The "Thank you" is just cute for a footballer. It's rare:I am now official a Chelsea player:) so happy and proud!! Thank you:) #blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! different level 1,056 Posted June 25, 2013 Popular Post! Share Posted June 25, 2013 Good luck, Andre! Hopefully this is the beginning of a long and successful partnership! Strike, OneMoSalah, BlueLion. and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic weeds 446 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 ^^ His legs are like Peter Crouch or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary gordon 1,777 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Have faith in the club and Andre. I just hope we don't waste him like Zhirkov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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