Marco van Ginkel

[JDY 1,290]

Good luck Marco!

[bluesman2610 1,341]

Im excited about this watched alot of him in the U-21 and he is so technically gifted in a team that featured kevin strootman he shined very brightly... Really do home he stays on in midfield but how come no decision on his number

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Talented player, hopefully he fulfills his potential here. Also Overmars (Ajax sporting director), again has had something to say about him:

"Van Ginkel is a great young talent and we would have liked him to come to Ajax," Overmars told BBC Sport.

"Whether it is too early for him to go to Chelsea or not, I don't know. With us, he would have played a lot of games and played in the Champions League.

"We couldn't have a discussion with the player as Chelsea have a co-operation agreement with Vitesse and were first choice. The important thing for the player is that he gets minutes in the first team. Hopefully the deal goes well and he will get into the team."

[Term-X 7,891]

Well.. he's in a relatively risk free position. In regards to how he affects the game, as he settles and adapts to our play.

[Term-X 7,891]

What number do you think he'll get..

15, 16, 19, 22...

[Zone 290]

Vitesse Arnhem has a special place in my heart. Hopefully Marco will be a great player for us. I haven't seen many of his games but he's considered a special talent in the Netherlands.

[Milan 17,853]

Welcome to CFC Marco, best of luck, a lot of trophies and so many smiles at the Bridge!

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

FIRST WORDS: MARCO VAN GINKEL

Marco van Ginkel completed his transfer from Vitesse Arnhem on Friday afternoon, and was quickly in to sit down with the official Chelsea website…

Marco, welcome to Chelsea. What are your first impressions?

Really good, I'm very happy to be here at such a nice club with great players. I am really happy, the stadium is good and the training ground is fantastic.

I know about all the players and will meet them on Monday. I expect a lot, I've watched matches and it's really nice to be here.

What can you tell fans about yourself?

I am a box-to-box player. I cover a lot of metres and can score a goal, but I also like to defend and think of myself as a real team player.

You had a fantastic season last year, winning an the Dutch Football Talent of the Year award…

Yes, I had a good season and won the award, which I am really proud of. We were fourth in the table, which for Vitesse is really good. It was a good season and I think that's why I am here. I wanted to make a step up and Chelsea was a good opportunity.

Have you spoken to Jose Mourinho?

I spoke with the manager and he had some good words for me. If a trainer like this says these things to you it makes you really proud and I am happy to work with him.

What are your personal targets this season?

I want to learn a lot, to develop myself. I want to play games and not only sit on the bench, that's what I hope for, to play in games at these great stadiums and hopefully be important for the team, whether it is from the bench or from the start.

You played alongside several Chelsea loanees at Vitesse…

Yes, I played with Patrick van Aanholt, Tomas Kalas and Gael Kakuta last season. They also helped me. I asked a lot of things about the club and they said that Chelsea is incredible. Now I am here I can see this. I think they will help when I train on Monday also.

How much do you look forward to that first day of pre-season training on Monday?

I look forward to it a lot. It's not scary, but I will be a little bit nervous maybe! Playing with players like Frank Lampard and John Terry will be a huge thing. I played three years at Vitesse, but the Premier League is very good, and I will enjoy playing with these players with this experience.

It marks the beginning of a very important season for you, which could culminate with the World Cup…

Yes, everybody wants to go there to Brazil. You have to play, that's what Louis van Gaal has said to players. I think I can play games and I think the Premier League is higher than the Dutch league, so you can learn more physically and technically, and develop. That's why I am here.

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3229543/title/first-words-marco-van-ginkel

[Mufassir08 2,400]

If that interview is anything to go buy,he wont be going out on loan this season.

[yuvala 2,167]

"I spoke with the manager and he had some good words for me. If a trainer like this says these things to you it makes you really proud"

The Mourinho effect

[Styles 9,790]

I know this is going to sound silly, but I hate when the interviewer/press people do this:

How much do you look forward to that first day of pre-season training on Monday?

I look forward to it a lot. It's not scary, but I will be a little bit nervous maybe! Playing with players like Frank Lampard and John Terry will be a huge thing. I played three years at Vitesse, but the Premier League is very good, and I will enjoy playing with these players with this experience.

They prompt the new/young players by specifically mentioning Lampard and Terry but don't add it in their question. It doesn't sound sincere at all when you watch the actual interview. If the players wanted to specifically praise club legends like Lampard and Terry they'd do it, there's no point coercing them into doing so and acting like you haven't. I have seen it plenty of times when the interview is on the club channel and then the printed interview is very different.

It's like when Joe Cole mentioned this about Liverpool:

"When I joined, the guy interviewing me said 'you've joined the biggest club in the country' and reeled off the trophies they'd won," he said. "I just said 'yeah, if you put it like that, I suppose you're right' and Liverpool used that as the headline to the interview.

"I didn't want to upset anyone so I just went along with it. But obviously they're not the biggest club in the country any more."

The club must be contractually obliged to big up Terry and Lampard at every available opportunity because otherwise it doesn't make sense.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Well for his sake, let's hope he's able to push for a lot of game time cause I'd hate for him to loose out on a place for the world cup squad. Can't wait for the new season!!!! Another sexy beast for the pivot!! Now get De Rossi so he can teach this kid how to grow a beard!

[Mufassir08 2,400]

[Alabama 1,992]

welcome home Marco.....glad you opted to join the blue train...cheers Ginkel!!!

[Kish9 50]

Another great young player...the future is bright.

[Jase 43,479]

This is just scary...

Anyway, welcome to the club Marco 'Bieber' van Ginkel.

[Christo191 173]

This is just scary...

Anyway, welcome to the club Marco 'Bieber' van Ginkel.

Personaly, I don't see it?

[Jase 43,479]

Personaly, I don't see it?

You mean the Bieber part?