Oscar 441 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Really strange signing unless Rafa as a plan for him....Not strong enough to play in the pivot and not good enough to start at am at madrid. Maybe modric is declining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonsFinest 692 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Can tell most of you haven't watched him regularly. Same as the Douglas Costa scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I don't neccesarily agree with the opinion that it's a strange signing. It actually makes sense in a way.Mateo is a central midfielder who will be coming in to replace or provide cover for Modric, will be 30 in september and injury prone these days, Kroos who hasn't exactly set the world alight at Real and his slow as feck, Illaremendi, the flop and Lucas silva who is unknown quantity at this point. he will add injection of pace and penetration to their central midfield, similar to the role Di maria played in his last season there.The question is whether He will be trusted enough to be given decent playing time or if he can fulfill his potential. But as a signing, you can see what Madrid are trying to do here which is also highlighted in their focus towards signings much younger players like they have been doing for the past couple of seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 It's official. http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/08/official-announcement-mateo-kova%C4%8Di%C4%87Another great young player who will be burned by Real Madrid. Kovacic is not a top player, but he could become so. Although from the bench is quite complicated.Illarramendi was a great young player, but now he must have forgotten how to play football. O Isco waiting every day a new chance as if he were a beginner. Or Varane watching how Pepe and Ramos are before him because of their seniority.The BBC (Benzema and Christian Bale) is untouchable, and Kroos and Modric are also unquestionable in midfield.Kovacic comes to Real Madrid to give rest for Modric because he had many injuries last season. But Real Madrid is expert in burning the young players.By the way, I'm jealous seeing their midfield ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,994 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 We really should be using Mourinho's ongoing great relationship with Real Madrid's president every summer to take their cast offs.They either sell or bench top class players every year due to their lust for new toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Great. Get Isco now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Fucking love this kid,one of my favorite young prospects. Sad for Inter but also happy he went to RM. Was hoping Inter would be able to keep Kovacic and put a worthy challenge for the Scudetto, but FFP came calling. Really hope Rafa gives him adequate minutes, Kovacic/Modric/Isco/Kroos is such a killer Midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 with kovacic going to real maybe it will open the door for Chelsea getting isco or modric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper22 2,418 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 RIP Kovacic's promising career. Going the same way as Illarramendi (the Scott Sinclair route).The only chance he has of playing time is if Isco and/or one of the first teamers leave. And if this is because Isco is leaving then someone drive him to the goddamn Bridge!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Man, i wanted inter to compete in the serie a. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 with kovacic going to real maybe it will open the door for Chelsea getting isco or modricHighly doubt that. If anything Kovacic is going there to play back-up to Modric & Kroos in case one gets injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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