Term-X 7,891 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Tomo was right, the David Luiz-Torres deals were the worst bits of business any club has done in the history of january transfer windows. But then again, hindsight is a wonderful thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Well, some deals work out, some don´t. Ferda´s deal will never be considered as a shrewd business. I mean, to pay 50m & see the toreador popping a goal every 2 months is not much to write home about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Now we know why Bertrand Traore replaced Kakuta on loan at Vitesse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I think this could be a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo191 173 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 hindsight is a wonderful thing. This should be on top of the forum like a motto or a Title for it with EORMOUS letters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Are you in a position where you can guarantee that the game with FC Porto was your last game for Benfica?Yes, it was my last game. I want to thank all the people in and around the club, and all the fans. Benfica will be forever in my heart. I’ve tried my best in every training session, in every game, and now is the right time to leave. I want to improve, to go back to the best league in the world, and back to Chelsea, a club which I like.-Source: A Bola. Translation: Ollie Glanvill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Asked this question on another forum to a Benfica fan.....How good has Matic becomeA; You will be getting one of the best holding midfielders in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Really good if true. When we gave him away we didn't know how good he would be. Also managerial instability was a problem. Now with mourinho we will have some stability and he will know what type of players he's looking for in his system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 "I want to improve, I want to play in a better league and I want to go to Chelsea, a club I also love." Welcome back, Nemanja! Terrific signing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I actually think this move could be great for Mikel. It'll free him up a little and could transform him, or it could just be the death knell for him. Either way we've got some physically imposing players in that position with Mikel, Matic, Luiz and eventually Chalobah and Loftus-Cheek. Athleticism, technique and power freeing up the attacking players to do what they do best.The general consensus seems to be we're getting a bargain and only a few mentions of the fact we let him go in the first place. Could be a nice move for Kakuta - let's face it he's verging on being a free transfer at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'd assume he'd take the number 15 shirt, since Cahill has claimed his former number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'd assume he'd take the number 15 shirt, since Cahill has claimed his former number.Number 6 I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Number 6 I heard. Oriol Romeu... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blu35_army 551 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Are you in a position where you can guarantee that the game with FC Porto was your last game for Benfica?Yes, it was my last game. I want to thank all the people in and around the club, and all the fans. Benfica will be forever in my heart. I’ve tried my best in every training session, in every game, and now is the right time to leave. I want to improve, to go back to the best league in the world, and back to Chelsea, a club which I like.-Source: A Bola. Translation: Ollie Glanvill.yes kid,,as long as you play with heart.........all of chelsea fans will support you everytime.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oriol Romeu...He's on loan so won't have a number officially registered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oriol Romeu...Hasnt matic always had number 21? Its free as marin wont be coming back i hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 this deal justs makes the Luiz deal look so bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Almost all benfica fans say he's better than Witsel. Would be even a better signing than I thought if trueWell the "experts" on this forum says he's the serbian Charlie Adam. so we should take their word for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,314 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Bit of a strange one, as he will only be allowed to play in the league and FA Cup -but he has improved since been gone which is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Is it safe to move this to the player database? I guess so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.