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Cheap, Barcapaid 18m Euros for him it seems, always was going to be a back up there
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Perhaps we could get Barca to throw in Moriba as well.

We could let them have Forshaw if it sweetens the deal.
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"Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
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Welcome :)

£13mil deal.

4 year contract

Barcelona retain a 20% sell on clause.
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The opinion of two Spanish football journalists

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... ch-3297903

First interview (speaks good English)
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Fantastic news. Welcome to Leeds United young man :scar1
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Cjay wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:25 am The opinion of two Spanish football journalists

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... ch-3297903

First interview (speaks good English)
Mastered the Leeds salute already :-D
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Welcome to leeds, onwards and upwards
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There is no doubt he will be a major addition. The fact that we finished where we did without a recognised left back was amazing. Now that’s sorted we already are a stronger team. If he goes on to really shine then it will be a master stroke by Orta again.

Welcome aboard Junior!
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Welcome Junior and goodbye Laurens de Bock :lol:
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White Riot wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:01 pm Welcome Junior and goodbye Laurens de Bock :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

My god he was useless.
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White Riot wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:01 pm Welcome Junior and goodbye Laurens de Bock :lol:
for every orta masterstroke there's beem several of these! :lol:

anyway, welcome junior!
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danhirons wrote: Wed Jul 07, 2021 6:54 am for every orta masterstroke there's beem several of these! :lol:

anyway, welcome junior!
Yeah, Lest We Not Forget ;-)
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Irish Ian wrote: Sun Jul 04, 2021 3:05 pm Further to that I signed him when I promoted Leeds on FM and he has been ever-present since. Never gets injured, never complains and he has just won his 4th League title as a result. :roflmao:
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Bit expensive for a full back, but expect Bielsa to get the best out of him and double his value soon. He must be the first player from the Dominican Republic to play in the PL. Although it's not really a football country, more baseball.
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Very cool to have someone from Hispaniola....
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SG90 wrote: Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:07 am Bit expensive for a full back, but expect Bielsa to get the best out of him and double his value soon. He must be the first player from the Dominican Republic to play in the PL. Although it's not really a football country, more baseball.
What did Man City pay for their full backs ?
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Muppet the Cat wrote: Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:52 am What did Man City pay for their full backs ?
They have more money than sense though.
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1964white wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:04 pm :lol: :lol: :lol:

My god he was useless.
Who was useless? No idea who this 'De Bock' person is... :duno:
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Interesting to hear the assessments of Firpo from those who've followed him since his Betis days. In a nutshell, average (heard described as mid-table Prem-standard) defensive skills but much better going forward. As it stands, it sounds like he's maybe a touch above Alioski in the offensive department but a like-for-like in the defensive.

However, the prevailing opinion seems to be that Bielsa will be able to improve him to far beyond his current level. His attitude, work rate and dedication are unquestioned. Like Raphinha, judging by his interviews and testimonials from previous coaches he wants to be the best footballer he can be.
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SG90 wrote: Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:07 am Bit expensive for a full back, but expect Bielsa to get the best out of him and double his value soon. He must be the first player from the Dominican Republic to play in the PL. Although it's not really a football country, more baseball.
Full back has sort of become the new best way of improving a team by getting fullbacks that essentially operate as both full back and winger to create overlaps.
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