EskWeston 696 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 I understand the frustration, Man City are signing David Silva and Yaya Tore while we are signing 30 year old scouser Benayoun. I want big name signings as much as the next person but Im glad that the club are not going to be ripped off, if we complete the signing of one big name by the end of this transfer market and Benayoun and we promote some young players into the squad then I will be happy. Look at the benefits of Benayoun, he is experienced, he wont be one of those demanding a first team place every week, he is a creative player who is versatile, there are worse signings than Benayoun especially for the cheap price we are getting him at. At the end of the day he is going to be a squad player, nothing more, nothling less.It's not that we are not signing "names" but that Benayoun makes no real improvement to our squad, i would rather us sign a player like Matic or when we signed Ivanovic that no-one has heard of but we will train into a quality player. We have enough experience in the squad and we need to be looking forward and building something here rather than look at a short term view..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 The official Chelsea FC website Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool. The 30-year-old will link up with his new team-mates at Cobham for the beginning of pre-season on Monday (July 5). 'I am very excited to come to a club like Chelsea, it is a big club and I think it is a dream for every player. Hopefully we will be successful,' said the Israeli international, who has signed a three-year contract. Manager Carlo Ancelotti added: 'We are happy to have this new player. Yossi has a lot of quality in midfield and can play in lots of positions. I like his behaviour on the pitch and he will do a great job for us next season.' Benayoun spent three seasons at Liverpool having first moved to the Premier League in 2005 when he joined West Ham from Spanish club Racing Santander. The 5ft 8in midfielder captains his national team, and is comfortable either on the wing or behind the forward line. The first chance to see Benayoun in a Chelsea shirt could come at Crystal Palace on July 17, in our first pre-season friendly of the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Good luck Yossi, I will be backing you as every other Chelsea fan should be from now on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 now we must back him .hope he does well .. welcome yossi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 That's how it should be. Hopefully no-one will say anything racist as it was the case. Welcome to Chelsea and good luck Yossi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Not the sort of player i wanted to see us sign, but he is Chelsea now........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesarblues 51 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 zzzz...finally its official...welcome anw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 In Carlo We Trust.Welcome to Chelsea Yossi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I trust Carlo, so I trust he knows what he is doing. Welcome, Yossi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Its official. Click here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 *sigh*Welcome to Chelsea Benayoun! If he reckons he's good enough to play for us, then he'd better show it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endrit 39 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Well now lets just hope we make some bigger signings from now on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall 315 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Ah well what's done is done, may as well give him our full support and backing. Didn't want it to happen but you can only be pleasantly surprised with low expectations and 6 million is hardly a lot of money these days in the transfer market, who knows he might the platform upon which Kakuta and people get their chance to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) Since he won't be able to wear his tradition nu.15 on the shirt, I'm guessing he will take no.10? Edited July 2, 2010 by sam81292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I wonder if he'll remember this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Welcome to Chelsea Yossi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I cant believe...Carlo is doing here the same he was doing at AC Milan, building an old squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I cant believe...Carlo is doing here the same he was doing at AC Milan, building an old squad.exactly, this is the beginning of the end.david silva must be pointing and laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I cant believe...Carlo is doing here the same he was doing at AC Milan, building an old squad.One player replacing 4 older players who are giving their position to youth products.... yep sounds like an ageing squad to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 One player replacing 4 older players who are giving their position to youth products.... yep sounds like an ageing squad to me.if benayoun gets the number 10 shirt he will be a first team player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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