BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Franco Di Santo has made a permanent move to Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee. He has signed a three-year contract.The 21-year-old striker joined Chelsea in January 2008 after signing from Chilean side Audux Italiano La Florida.He began life well in the reserves, netting seven goals in eight games, and helped turn an 11-game winless streak into six games undefeated.One of the defining moments of that reserve season was two penalties and an excellent volley that secured a hat-trick against Tottenham. He also scored an important equaliser against Arsenal.Di Santo then travelled with the first team on the pre-season tour to China two years ago. He went on to make his first-team debut the season that followed during a 1-1 draw with Tottenham and made eight appearances in the Premier League, as well as featuring in the FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League, but he didn't find the net.He also figured in last summer's tour of America under Carlo Ancelotti and scored against Mexican side Club America.The young Argentinean then went out on loan to Blackburn Rovers for a season. There he made 24 appearances, with 16 starts, and continuing his strikes in local derbies, scored his one Rovers goal against Burnley, helping his side to a 3-2 victory.He returned to Chelsea to play a part in this summer's pre-season but moves on without playing another competitive game. In total he made 16 appearances as a substitute for our first team without scoring.Chelsea Football Club would like to thank Franco for the part he played at the club and wishes him well with his new challenge.http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10268~2140886,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Good news for us and for him.Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,956 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Good luck there Franco!At Chelsea you were never going to make it but at least, thanks to Chelsea you have been brought to the best league in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFC58 22 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Never was going to make it at Chelsea. Best of luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuf 1,448 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 God, finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 pity ..he looked so promising when he arrived ..loan deal worked out dreadfully ...wishing the boy the best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Can someone tell me why sometimes the fees are undisclosed ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) Was it the terrible loan deal or rather our terrible scouting in South America?Edit: And don't get me started about giving him our #9. Edited August 31, 2010 by Kostas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aria 19 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It was horrible Scolari. As far as I know, it was his wish to bring this player to Chelsea. What a fucking mistake, nowhere near Chelsea... not even Premier League level. Hm, still he looks like a nice boy, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,956 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I think it was Grant who brought him. Well, at least, it was under his reign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It was horrible Scolari. As far as I know, it was his wish to bring this player to Chelsea. What a fucking mistake, nowhere near Chelsea... not even Premier League level. Hm, still he looks like a nice boy, good luck.Hahahah. I almost choked myself while drinking when i saw Team Kalou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX8 40 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Well Good News for all.... Good luck to Di Santo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aria 19 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hahahah. I almost choked myself while drinking when i saw Team Kalou.Kalou is on another level than Di Santo Hahaha Kalou is our SUPER SUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boshman 1,073 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Thank God for that. Was never good enough to play for Chelsea. Still, Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Doesn't matter. Borini is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Such a shame he couldn't reach his full potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Doesn't matter. Borini is better I wonder if some said the same about Di Santo back when Sahar was sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Good luck to the lad. But why is the fee undisclosed? Isn't it common knowledge it's in the region of 2-2.5 mil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5354 204 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I thought we spent quite some money to purchase him and poof now he is gone.Although we all wanted him out since he was terrible last season, but why the f*ck did Grant buy him for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 He looked the real deal in the reserves, but again he was poorly managed. Was an exciting prospect but he has next to no confidence now. Possibly another very good young player we've ruined through poor management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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