Wow wow wow. Incredible signing for you guys. I've seen Dias for about the last 2 seasons and let me tell you now, he is a world class defender. I really wanted Barca to move for him but you guys beat us to it. Despite being 23, he plays like an experienced 28 year old centre back and for 65 million (10 million less than the overrated VVD) he is a steal.
Him and Laporte next to each other will be a dream pairing. They can both compliment each other perfectly too! Your central defence pairing is sorted now for 5+ years as both players are relatively young. Make no mistake, he will bring a different mentality to your defence and immediately bring you up a level.
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comment by Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan (U1217)
posted on 28/9/20
If this works out the same as City's other recent defensive purchases then not much to worry about. Portuguese league to Premier League is a big jump.
posted on 28/9/20
Who?
comment by Carter (U18826)
posted on 28/9/20
comment by Dr Tobias Fünke (U1217)
posted 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
If this works out the same as City's other recent defensive purchases then not much to worry about. Portuguese league to Premier League is a big jump.
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Yep, all City fans are fully aware of the this. I'm sure most of would rather have not gone for someone playing in the Portuguese league again, its got to work some time, hasn't it!
comment by it'sonlyagame (U6426)
posted on 28/9/20
comment by 4star (U22472)
posted 3 hours, 10 minutes ago
I wasnt impressed by Van Dyke when Liverpool played Napoli last season.
Made at least one bad error in each game that resulted in us scoring.
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Wuz good in Mairy Poppings tho
comment by gratedbean (U4885)
posted on 28/9/20
“Portuguese league to Premier League is a big jump.”
Risky signing when you look at players like Ederson, Bruno Fernandes or Cristiano Ronaldo who all struggled after making that move.
comment by Barf Vader (U15867)
posted on 28/9/20
tbf, the standard of defending in the Portuguese League is probably higher than it is in the PL right now.
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted on 28/9/20
comment by it'sonlyagame - ¡Ese Cadi, oé... (U6426)
posted 37 minutes ago
comment by 4star (U22472)
posted 3 hours, 10 minutes ago
I wasnt impressed by Van Dyke when Liverpool played Napoli last season.
Made at least one bad error in each game that resulted in us scoring.
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Wuz good in Mairy Poppings tho
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He played as a sweeper in that though.
posted on 28/9/20
Why did you want barca to sign him?
Would you not have ratherd he signed for the team you support?
comment by Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan (U1217)
posted on 28/9/20
comment by gratedbean (U4885)
posted 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
“Portuguese league to Premier League is a big jump.”
Risky signing when you look at players like Ederson, Bruno Fernandes or Cristiano Ronaldo who all struggled after making that move.
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Ederson has never been convincing yeah. Let's see how Bruno does in his first full season, he made a promising start. Ronaldo is an exception.
comment by mancini (U7179)
posted on 29/9/20
comment by Boris 'Inky’ Gibson (U5901)
posted 1 day ago
Good age, we just need a LB now and the rest of our players to be fit.
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LB and a midfield work horse who can cover a lot of ground to partner Rodri.
Fernandinho's legs are gone.
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