Cambridgeblue
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FantasyIreland said:
How brilliant would that be, and David Silva is quite a mentor to learn from... god I love being a blue.
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How brilliant would that be, and David Silva is quite a mentor to learn from... god I love being a blue.
FantasyIreland
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Cambridgeblue said:FantasyIreland said:Along with Joan Angel Roman it seems we have potentially captured two of Spains future midfield stars.....
How brilliant would that be, and David Silva is quite a mentor to learn from... god I love being a blue.
Watched an interview last year with Joan Roman where he stated both Silva and Zaba were the first to offer their help if needed.Joan has recently put in some good EDS performances and is likened in style and ability to Silva which is very encouraging.
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We've signed him according to reports...
Reports in Spain have confirmed Manchester City have agreed a deal to take highly-rated midfielder Denis Suárez Fernández from Celta Vigo, for a fee understood to be 1m plus future incentives. The player himself has put pen to paper on a 3-year deal, offered by the English club during a stay there recently.
Suárez has been known in Spanish scouting circles for several months now, after some highly impressive performances for Celta’s Juvenil side, attracting the attention of Barcelona, Real Madrid plus interest from England with Chelsea the most heavily linked. Those displays in the Galician sides Juvenil sector were rewarded with a promotion to Celta’s ‘B’ side, in which he played a handful of games. Real Madrid moved for the player two years ago, but Toni Otero, head of youth at Celta persuaded the player (at the time, just 16) and his family to remain in Vigo.
It’s understood though that City first came across the player at the recent U-17 tournament held in Belgium, where Suárez put in some assured displays. Scouts from the English side gathered information on the player throughout Spain’s games, before liaising with their contacts in Spain to detract further player specifics.
Barcelona were thought to have had a deal negotiated with Suarez sometime ago, as the player insisted he wished to remain in his country of birth – Suárez’s best friend happens to be Barcelona’s own starlet Gerard Deulofeu – who many say will be the next major breakout star from La Masia. The contract offered by the Catalans was completely blown away by City’s offer, but along with the money it’s cited City’s persistence to conclude a deal was the key facet.
After progressing superbly at Juvenil level, reports at the club indicated it would only be right for him to feature for the ‘B’ side. Upon featuring, he at first looked nervous, no surprise given the large step in class it requires, especially in terms of tempo, and predominantly physicality. In his most recent games though, he has looked more assured In the middle of the field and integrated well into the line-up.
As a player, Suárez has all the characteristics of a midfield organizer; assured in tight situations and working the areas between attack and midfield well – somewhat similar to England’s own Jack Wilshere. He possesses neat passing over short distances, has a good vision and showed at Juvenil level he can impose his style on games despite a slight frame, dictating the pace and tempo. While playing at Celta he’s played part of a deeper lying double pivot, and at the top of an attacking diamond – the latter role he’s also featured in for Spain regularly.
From watching him so far it’s obvious he needs to gain a better understanding of the team game, and not neglect his defensive duties – but given that he’s 17 year old this won’t be too much of a concern for any coaching staff in Manchester.
Suárez travelled recently to England with his parents, agent Félix Gende, and the aforementioned Otero. The player visited City’s training facilities, and also managed to meet David Silva – a one time Celta player of course, sent out by Valencia to further his footballing education. The next he day he attended the City game against Stoke City, in which the Eastlands club won 3-0.
The player returned to the city of Vigo yesterday, and it’s understood at this point he’ll play no part in Saturday’s Copa Del Rey Juvenil quarter-final game against Athletic Bilbao. Roberto Mancini’s requested the player takes part in pre-season with the English club on their tour of the USA, but will align with the reserves upon returning. Celta’s last teenage prodigy was Joselu, who was sold to Real Madrid, that deal included incentives which are also though to apply again here – thus, it’s believed Celta have a first option loan on the player and will gain a percentage of any fee City could possibly receive should they choose to sell.
Yes, we know. It's in another thread. First post though? Thanks for trying to helpful. :) Cheers mate.Longdencal said:We've signed him according to reports...
Reports in Spain have confirmed Manchester City have agreed a deal to take highly-rated midfielder Denis Suárez Fernández from Celta Vigo, for a fee understood to be 1m plus future incentives. The player himself has put pen to paper on a 3-year deal, offered by the English club during a stay there recently.
Suárez has been known in Spanish scouting circles for several months now, after some highly impressive performances for Celta’s Juvenil side, attracting the attention of Barcelona, Real Madrid plus interest from England with Chelsea the most heavily linked. Those displays in the Galician sides Juvenil sector were rewarded with a promotion to Celta’s ‘B’ side, in which he played a handful of games. Real Madrid moved for the player two years ago, but Toni Otero, head of youth at Celta persuaded the player (at the time, just 16) and his family to remain in Vigo.
It’s understood though that City first came across the player at the recent U-17 tournament held in Belgium, where Suárez put in some assured displays. Scouts from the English side gathered information on the player throughout Spain’s games, before liaising with their contacts in Spain to detract further player specifics.
Barcelona were thought to have had a deal negotiated with Suarez sometime ago, as the player insisted he wished to remain in his country of birth – Suárez’s best friend happens to be Barcelona’s own starlet Gerard Deulofeu – who many say will be the next major breakout star from La Masia. The contract offered by the Catalans was completely blown away by City’s offer, but along with the money it’s cited City’s persistence to conclude a deal was the key facet.
After progressing superbly at Juvenil level, reports at the club indicated it would only be right for him to feature for the ‘B’ side. Upon featuring, he at first looked nervous, no surprise given the large step in class it requires, especially in terms of tempo, and predominantly physicality. In his most recent games though, he has looked more assured In the middle of the field and integrated well into the line-up.
As a player, Suárez has all the characteristics of a midfield organizer; assured in tight situations and working the areas between attack and midfield well – somewhat similar to England’s own Jack Wilshere. He possesses neat passing over short distances, has a good vision and showed at Juvenil level he can impose his style on games despite a slight frame, dictating the pace and tempo. While playing at Celta he’s played part of a deeper lying double pivot, and at the top of an attacking diamond – the latter role he’s also featured in for Spain regularly.
From watching him so far it’s obvious he needs to gain a better understanding of the team game, and not neglect his defensive duties – but given that he’s 17 year old this won’t be too much of a concern for any coaching staff in Manchester.
Suárez travelled recently to England with his parents, agent Félix Gende, and the aforementioned Otero. The player visited City’s training facilities, and also managed to meet David Silva – a one time Celta player of course, sent out by Valencia to further his footballing education. The next he day he attended the City game against Stoke City, in which the Eastlands club won 3-0.
The player returned to the city of Vigo yesterday, and it’s understood at this point he’ll play no part in Saturday’s Copa Del Rey Juvenil quarter-final game against Athletic Bilbao. Roberto Mancini’s requested the player takes part in pre-season with the English club on their tour of the USA, but will align with the reserves upon returning. Celta’s last teenage prodigy was Joselu, who was sold to Real Madrid, that deal included incentives which are also though to apply again here – thus, it’s believed Celta have a first option loan on the player and will gain a percentage of any fee City could possibly receive should they choose to sell.
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TBH, I think we already are: Assulin, Henshall, Mancini, Rusnak, AbuJoeMercer'sWay said:jay_mcfc said:JoeMercer'sWay said:look forward to this sort of thing from now on.
Me too, signing 4/5 of these kind of players each season will really set us up for continued progress.
it's not called the Elite Development Squad for nothing, just needed several years of re-shaping before it sees its true effect.
We'll be signing them young, 18 will be the age limit imho, maybe the odd exception.
We have some quality players at EDS level, at least 5 of them would be getting occasional or regular starts by now for teams like Blackburn and even Villa or Everton. Our reserve team is about level in quality to United's but plays nicer football. Our academy team is very good but not the best in the country, think they're 3rd in their group but are above United.
If Mancini really wants depth next season, a few of these kids could be called upon for early FA Cup/Carling Cup games no problem I feel. Assulin, Razak, Boyata (as we know), Guidetti (if he stays, chances small), Wabara, and Mee (though he may be sold) are all capable of playing at a decent level. If Abu comes back and is as good as the reviews say, he could be cover for De Jong quite quickly.
I think some of our more exciting prospects like Roman, Bunn, Henshall, and our new signing Suarez might still be a bit young for any sort of first team football, though Mancini wants Suarez with the team for the USA tour so he might jump ahead despite his age.
If Mancini really wants depth next season, a few of these kids could be called upon for early FA Cup/Carling Cup games no problem I feel. Assulin, Razak, Boyata (as we know), Guidetti (if he stays, chances small), Wabara, and Mee (though he may be sold) are all capable of playing at a decent level. If Abu comes back and is as good as the reviews say, he could be cover for De Jong quite quickly.
I think some of our more exciting prospects like Roman, Bunn, Henshall, and our new signing Suarez might still be a bit young for any sort of first team football, though Mancini wants Suarez with the team for the USA tour so he might jump ahead despite his age.