RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 In Filipe Luis, Chelsea Have Signed the Most Complete Left-Back in Footballhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/2131345-in-filipe-luis-chelsea-have-signed-the-most-complete-left-back-in-football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFanUK 1,014 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Can easily see 2-3 more following Luis too (Tiago, maybe a starting CM and another ST). Big exciting season to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Just hope we get a solid 3-4 seasons out of him at his very best for this price. It's going to be strange seeing someone who's not Cole donning number 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 This signing probably means we're done signing starting XI players for now. We've signed Costa, Luis Kasmirski, Fabregas and Courtois is back, that's 4 out of 11 starters. These guys will need time to settle in the club. Another starter like a Pogba will mean we're changing half of our starting XI and this could be a big risk as we have some really tough away matches early on next season. I'm expecting more depth signings like a Tiago and maybe a second striker if Lukaku is hellbent on leaving and that's it.Usually it would worry me but Jose seems to know how to gel them quicker.04 05 six of our first choice Xl were new but we got record points and he signed a new spine in his second summer at Inter but won the treble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1980 1,425 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Usually it would worry me but Jose seems to know how to gel them quicker.04 05 six of our first choice Xl were new but we got record points and he signed a new spine in his second summer at Inter but won the treble.It also helps that our new players are familiar with each other. Courtois, Costa and Luis all obviously know each other well, Costa and Fabregas(and Azpi and Torres) trained together for Spain NT. Their surroundings and the team won't be completely unfamiliar to them. It should help them a lot to settle in the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid Angel 2,130 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Here is some nice photoshop. Anyways, expecting big things from him. Let's hope he finishes his best years of his career with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Filipe Luis :"I never thought about leaving Atletico, but I took the decision because of the offer which came from Chelsea.""A change of team gives new hunger and ambition, and I was worried about being too comfortable here. A footballer’s career is very short and I want to finish it in a strong and spectacular way.""I have always liked Chelsea a lot. I watch a lot of the Premier League and it is a club where you can feel the warmth of the fans""When we played there in the Champions League I felt comfortable in their stadium and when the offer came I thought it was the ideal team for me to play for in England." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 16:30? Uk time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannyfreshh 164 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Can we win the champions league with this team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg 1,824 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Can we win the champions league with this team?With Demba Ba upront and without Matic in midfield we went to the Semis, this year with this team, we'll do the treble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 With Demba Ba upront and without Matic in midfield we went to the Semis, this year with this team, we'll do the treble I'm maybe getting ahead of myself, but it does look like with those 3 key signings we are now much stronger than last season. MUCH stronger. Champions League is a lot about opportunity and luck, but I wouldn't put it past us to go all the way. But still, I would prefer the league if I had to choose Happy with this signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg 1,824 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm maybe getting ahead of myself, but it does look like with those 3 key signings we are now much stronger than last season. MUCH stronger. Champions League is a lot about opportunity and luck, but I wouldn't put it past us to go all the way. But still, I would prefer the league if I had to choose Happy with this signing.I'd also choose the league, because it will mean that we have recaptured the winning way that made us what we are but mostly it will mean José's comeback was the right decision.The CL will be a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonlol 154 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Started watching some atletico games from last season, to better scout costa, luis, courtois, and tiago; and my word I was blown away by this guy. Hes just good at everything and is very intelligent. Although not similar to lahm(different builds and styles) hes as effective. I wouldn't be suprised if he wins poty here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin 2,484 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 He is clearly a great footballer and he could play well enough for at least four more years. But beyond being a good footballer, he seems to be a smart and nice guy. Could compensate for Diego Costa, for the 'nice' part Welcome, Filipe! You came so close last season. Maybe in 2015 you'll win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatsTheMatic? 28 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Cracking signing! I think the new signings will fit in nicely because they come from clubs with winning mentalities so it should make the transition that much easier. Some players from smaller clubs take longer to adapt i.e Salah, Willian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boshman 1,073 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 15 million the reported fee. Fantastic price. Well done to the Chelsea board once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 15 million the reported fee. Fantastic price. Well done to the Chelsea board once again.most tabloids are saying 20mil. any links to 15mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 We've unleashed the beast in Hazard with this signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Graham Hunter just now on Talksport.."This guy is an athletic, strong and very clever footballer. Positionally sound which is why you can see Jose has opted for him, he can also be played on the left side of midfield if needed because of his ability on the ball and how well he gets forward. His relationship with Costa on the field is brilliant and he cause teams all sorts of problems last season because he really isn't frightened to get forward. This time next year you will come back to me and say you are right, because he's that good" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Gosh. Have we actually started forcing our new signings to say they have been supporting Chelsea? Nearly all of our signings these days seem to be saying "I love Chelsea", "My favorite player is Lampard", "I have watched Chelsea a lot" or things along those lines. What they say may be genuine but on the other hand, it kinda feels like WTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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