Fabio Coentrao joins Real Madrid

[Domino- 116]

He is adopted LB mate, he started playing at LW and probably plays best at LW. His defense isn't that good, but he is very dangerous going forward when playing LB.

Many multi-dimensional player, a left wing is extremely fast.

[TomCFC 356]

CHELSEA'S hopes of landing Fabio Coentrao have been boosted after it was revealed that Real Madrid's move for the Benfica defender is in tatters.

Jose Mourinho was set to sign the left-back for a fee of about £21million but complications delayed the deal and now Benfica chairman Luis Filipe Vieira has told Madrid to trigger the defender's £25m release clause or forget it.

But it is unclear whether Madrid want to pay the full amount, especially having previously agreed a lower fee for the player.

Now new Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas wants the 23-year-old - and the confusion with Real Madrid could allow him to snatch Coentrao from under the nose of his former boss Mourinho.

Although Villas-Boas already boasts Ashley Cole in his squad, it is understood that he wants to sign his compatriot Coentrao because of his versatility in defence and midfield.

http://www.newsofthe...o-Coentrao.html

[J.F. 1,484]

Coentrao has kicked off at Benfica because they want to sell to cfc instead of Real.He wants Real move. Supposedly stormed off from training

from twitter

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Well, I dont think we need a player that has been forced to join us and want to be at another club.

[Domino- 116]

Hopefully we can get it

[Sheva. 5,373]

Well, I dont think we need a player that has been forced to join us and want to be at another club.

Doubt that story is true, but i feel the exact same.

[lionsden 4,689]

This guy would add the creativity and flair ,that we desperately need, to the team. And contrary to popular opinion on here I don't see why his arrival would threaten Ashley cole's career at Chelsea since he's predominantly a LW'r.. if anything, malouda and Zhirhov would be the players to make way. if Ashley eventually leaves, Bertrand should be his replacement imho. I believe he's ready.

[Severinb 309]

This guy would add the creativity and flair ,that we desperately need, to the team. And contrary to popular opinion on here I don't see why his arrival would threaten Ashley cole's career at Chelsea since he's predominantly a LW'r.. if anything, malouda and Zhirhov would be the players to make way. if Ashley eventually leaves, Bertrand should be his replacement imho. I believe he's ready.

I agree bertrand is ready!

[Melanicus 5,208]

Well, I dont think we need a player that has been forced to join us and want to be at another club.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

If he has his heart set on Real Madrid why then bother to negotiate with benfica and if i say IF A.Cole would leave then give Ryan Bertrand the chance he deserves at Left Back!

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

He is good for his versatility, could be an excellent signing

[BLionheart 516]

No need for him . Ashley Cole is the best LB in the world .

But if we are going to use him as a winger then that is even worse , why don't we just buy wingers who are you know WINGERS!!!

[ack17 205]

http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=705637

We offer Rajkovic + money for him.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Absolutely agreed. I'd rather us risk signing a half-decent winger like Nilmar than go out and buy a full-back and play him as a winger... hey, why don't we play Ferreira on the right wing while we're at it?

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Ashley said that he stays,so we dont need coentrao.

[Domino- 116]

But I am of the opinion that Сoentrao has many strengths and tackle

[Bebelekov 0]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_7018234,00.html

[milanoww 81]

I really don't see where he will play :unsure: