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Diego novaretti
- Thread starter Fallingbostel Blue
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zeven
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Dont know, but im sure if thats the case i will not be as disappointed.pudge said:Is this as confirmed as the Dzeko for Reus story?
Keith Moon said:Think he got an Italian passport as well..
Yeah, he'd have to have one as he'd never get a work permit. The Mirror has another article on him, written by a Mexican football correspondent:
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-city-target-diego-novaretti-1860844" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ ... ti-1860844</a>
Diego Novaretti, who has been strongly linked to Manchester City, has emerged as one of the Mexico Liga MX's top central defenders.
That's high praise indeed given he's playing in a country that has excelled in producing local talent for that very position.
The league that has produced Rafael Marquez, Hector Moreno and newly-appointed Porto signing Diego Reyes can certainly take credit for the development of the Argentine centre back.
The 27-year-old Argentine is an unquestioned leader in the back as well as an aerial threat on set pieces having notched 10 goals since arriving from Argentina's Belgrano in 2009.
Novaretti's main strength is his consistency, something Manchester City have been sadly lacking in this season.
In over 150 domestic and international matches with Toluca, the defender has only been substituted on twelve times.
Physically speaking, he is definitely a player who is built for the rigors of the Premier League, and to deal with tough, speedy strikers whom he would normally not encounter in the more technical Mexican league.
Fairly quick for a man his 6'4" frame, Novaretti is a rough and tumble defender who is not afraid to use his body to break up attacks.
That, however, is also his main weakness.
Novaretti has picked up eight red cards for Toluca and is often at risk of suspension due to a penchant for accumulating yellow cards and it is fair to say there is nothing subtle about his tackling.
Even so, while he takes no prisoners, it would be a stretch to describe him as reckless.
Despite an early exit from the 2013 Copa Libertadores, the Argentine was a force in the back for Toluca and displayed the type of play that warrants attention from European clubs.
Though in these post-Chicharito days it is still a shock to see a player move directly from the Liga MX to one of the world's top clubs, City fans could be pleasantly surprised with Novaretti if given a chance to crack into their back line rotation.
The emergence of fellow Argentine Jose Maria Basanta for Monterrey and his selection to the national team has definitely raised some eyebrows, but serves as a reminder to South America and Europe that the talent level in the Mexican league is steadily growing.
If reports in Italy are true, the Premier League will soon find that out.
Lad has some technique.
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without a dream
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The most impressive thing about Mancini is his ability to turn decent defenders into good ones so hopefully this fella is half decent and we've got ourselves some solid back up for free.
Tevez City
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without a dream said:The most impressive thing about Mancini is his ability to turn decent defenders into good ones so hopefully this fella is half decent and we've got ourselves some solid back up for free.
Can you give us some 3 examples please ?
Tevez City said:without a dream said:The most impressive thing about Mancini is his ability to turn decent defenders into good ones so hopefully this fella is half decent and we've got ourselves some solid back up for free.
Can you give us some 3 examples please ?
Zabaleta the man example, Clichy, Richards, Kompany have all improved under him too
southstandsteve
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i'd never heard of nastasic before we signed him, if he turns out to be half as good it will be a steal,if it's true I wish him well
GX Blue
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without a dream said:The most impressive thing about Mancini is his ability to turn decent defenders into good ones so hopefully this fella is half decent and we've got ourselves some solid back up for free.
Really? I dont share that opinion.
MCFCTrick
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GX Blue said:without a dream said:The most impressive thing about Mancini is his ability to turn decent defenders into good ones so hopefully this fella is half decent and we've got ourselves some solid back up for free.
Really? I dont share that opinion.
I do. Pab Zab and Kompany have improved since he arrived.
And this guy looks worth a punt if a free...or nominal cost.