Wishlist Daniele de Rossi

[Amblève. 4,995]

I hope he stays with Roma. Anyway, isn't he like 31 now?

Turned 29 this year.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Turned 29 this year.

Ah I see. Well I still believe he's better off at Roma to be honest. That being said, I haven't seen much of him (except on Fifa) which might influence that comment

[Reddish-Blue 2,493]

Ah I see. Well I still believe he's better off at Roma to be honest. That being said, I haven't seen much of him (except on Fifa) which might influence that comment

He wants to finish his career at Roma, wants to be remembered by the fans like their current legend Totti...hence why he declined a transfer to Manchester City in the most recent transfer window.

[Ollie 4,400]

He's a dirty cunt from that crop of a few years ago with Cassano, Mexes, Dacourt etc, horrible bunch of thugs. I wouldn't mind him here but he's not a likeable person. Could replace Essien. Suppose he's got 3 good years left but if he wants to stay with Roma for life, this thread is rather pointless.

[OneMoSalah 8,885]

superior player to Mikel, imagine De Rossi and Ramires holding..... would be great.

[Superblue 6,372]

I think he'd be great but I don't think Chelsea will go for it. Our policy of buying new players is generally good, but also a bit silly if it's a rule. Older players are invariably much cheaper to buy so the risk is much lower. The best transfer values are almost always players in their mid to late 20's. (Michu, Cazorla, Demba Ba, etc...) and these players still offer a number of good years.

This is true in most circumstances but you will still get times when a player is very important to his club and as a result will still command a large transfer fee. I think this is one of those circumstances. Roma will not let him go for cheap and his wages will also be rather tasty I would expect.

I do agree though that the club needs to ensure they have the right blend at the club. We cannot afford for all of our older players to move on in the next year or so and lose all of that experience without replacing it. It doesn't have to be players of 30 years or older as you said, there can be a lot of value buying players at the ages between 27-30 and we should not as a club ignore such opportunities if they arise.

[RamiCFC9 258]

De Rossi is the epitome of class on and off the pitch, wouldn't mind him join us at all, but thats very, very unlikely to happen.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

He can play CB too right? He would also be perfect as DM, since he always tracks back and has great positioning and tackling. Even Luiz would go forward, we would still have this guy along another CB. De rossi and luiz could also rotate through the match between CB and DM. His passing is great, and what we realy need now is some more experience amongst these youngsters. Defences are always strong if defenders play together for longer time and are also older. De Rossi is very experienced, and wouldnt cost more than Hummels. Could give great balance between attack and defence, Im just worried where would Rambo, KDB,...then play...

And I heard Rossi is/was in fight with his coach. Wouldnt mind if we try, however this is hard to happen.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Long balls, ball control, movement, tackling, marking. He is arguably the best DM in the world right now.

[StrategiC 73]

heard some rumors that he's in london right now.

[mediator 2,026]

Let's just imagine De Rossi + KDB in our double pivot... With Oscar as nb 10 just omg

[OneMoSalah 8,885]

Or De Rossi Mikel/De Rossi Ramires.... De Rossi could contribute as a more attacking player or Mikel/Ramires could. De Rossi is technically sound and is more than able to offer creativity.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

As much I like this guy, right now since Mikel

is doing better and better, we dont realy need him. In Italy he plays along Pirlo and Marchisio and he is lone DM. We already have DM in Mikel and De Rossi is good at long passing, but

not that great in ball control. He is also not fast and since he would cost 40mio (and already 29), I would prefer Vidal for that price. He is great runner, energetic, never gives up. His contribution in attack and defence is great too. Nice upgrade over Rambo. And since Juve already has great replacement in Pogba, they might sell for 40mio (since they realy NEED money). But I wouldnt be against De Rossi. fantastic tackler and can play CB too. Great persona as well.

Just maybe not needed realy.

[OneMoSalah 8,885]

As much I like this guy, right now since Mikel

is doing better and better, we dont realy need him. In Italy he plays along Pirlo and Marchisio and he is lone DM. We already have DM in Mikel and De Rossi is good at long passing, but

not that great in ball control. He is also not fast and since he would cost 40mio (and already 29), I would prefer Vidal for that price. He is great runner, energetic, never gives up. His contribution in attack and defence is great too. Nice upgrade over Rambo. And since Juve already has great replacement in Pogba, they might sell for 40mio (since they realy NEED money). But I wouldnt be against De Rossi. fantastic tackler and can play CB too. Great persona as well.

Just maybe not needed realy.

He wouldn't cost 40 million as he has apparently fallen out with the coaches at the club. Also hes a better player than Vidal tbh. De Rossi doesn't lack anything for a DM, hes good at reading the game, great tackler, great passer, strong, tactically sound and is also goal threat from set pieces. He would be the perfect player to play beside Mikel as he if also very good at picking out passes. Be it long or short ones. I would rather De Rossi over Vidal.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Well, I would be happy with anyone of the two, but two DMs in pivot pair are little to much for attackingly oriented team. Vidal offers something in attack too. However I just read that he lost his form due to over-playing. He is physicaly and mentaly exhausted.