Quite a strange move for him, I remember him being touted as the next Maldini by some after his debut season. Seems to have stagnated, could be a bargain for Newcastle.
Davide Santon to Newcastle
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Quite a strange move for him, I remember him being touted as the next Maldini by some after his debut season. Seems to have stagnated, could be a bargain for Newcastle.
Yeah, he did look very promising when Mourinho was first there. Could be a decent signing, I haven't followed his career.
Thought he was older than 20. Feels like he has been around for quite a while
yeh he seemed pretty decent when i watched him. arsenal could have done with him for 5
If I was an Arsenal supporter I'd be just about ready to tell Arsene to feck off.
There's no way he wouldn't improve Arsenals back 4.
There's no way he wouldn't improve Arsenals back 4.
£5mil?!
When popped up he looked the shit. Impressive signing.
When popped up he looked the shit. Impressive signing.
FM legend. Him and Fabio were fecking shit up on the flanks for me.
Looked good in his first season as a youngster, didnt make the breakthrough as a regular first teamer though and went on loan. The fact they are letting him go for £5 million doesnt bode well. I mean thats not much more than Obertan, and he's going to Newcastle. Something tells me he isnt going to be any better than that debut season when we first saw him
Possibly. Still worth a punt for a club like Newcastle though.
Good signing if he can regain his debut season form. Newcastle are building a decent side. Still missing a good striker.
I thought he was tremendous when he was facing United a few years back, I believe Ronaldo very uncharacteristically acknowledged a defender's presence when he complemented Santon's performance when we faced them the year we made the Rome final.
But I don't remember seeing him in their line ups much. Could be a great move for both parties, we should keep an eye on him just in case as well.
But I don't remember seeing him in their line ups much. Could be a great move for both parties, we should keep an eye on him just in case as well.
I must admit 5 mil surprises me, he was very highly touted.
At that price, I'm surprised Arsenal aren't in for him. He seemed quite a talent.
He's a monster on FIFA. It's odd how he was being raved about a couple of years back but has dropped off the radar entirely of late.
What a strange transfer, especially considering the low fee. Inter fans went mad at Benitez when he wouldn't play Santon.
I suspect they were using that as an excuse. Look at his fat little face. Who wouldn't want to punch him?
God, the abuse they used to give him on message boards was so terrible I felt sorry for Benitez. Yet Mourinho could do no wrong, it seems. I suspect that the dislike for Rafa & the love for José wasn't all about results (even though JM's were outstanding while RB's were poor).
I am very impressed with who Newcastle have bought over the summer. They have bought some nice young players. They have used the Carroll money very well.
Come on, tell me you don't miss the fat bastard and his antics.
Pandev also went on loan to Napolo. What's going on at Inter? More outies than innies.
Indeed, they brought a solid striker who won't do much worse than Carroll for free in Ba, they got two very good midfielders in Marveaux and Cabaye for peanuts. They might end up rebuilding half of their squad with £35m received for Carroll.
Odd move. I would've thought they'd keep him considering Gasperini's 3-4-3 employs wingbacks and he's always struck me as one of those defenders that are very good going forward, not so much when they're defending.
I thought he looked the bollocks when we played Inter few years ago. Actually i wouldn't mind United paying out 5m for him, he could work out great
Cabaye and Demba Ba will be shrewd signings.
fame got to his head a little too early, or so i heard
surely a good player in the making though... maybe not as good as we once thought
surely a good player in the making though... maybe not as good as we once thought
more like the Abramovich money
they only got 35 million quid from Liverpool for Carroll because of the bizarre fee splashed by Chelsea on Torres
if Newcastle avoid relegation this season they'll have Abramovich to thank
Can you imagine his price if us or City were interested?
I also think it was weird for Nolan to leave the premier league and go back down to the Championship when he was captain of this club for the last few seasons.
Two years ago? Yes maybe but now not really.
Clearly, you've missed the last few transfer windows.
Clearly you've missed seeing him play for Inter and Cesena last season.
What I meant was we would not have had to spend around £15-20m for him but £9-12m.
He became so shite and then Inter Milan decided to sell him.
Great move for him. He needs to revive his career. After his first season Inter just abandoned him.
Must be something to do with the image cleanup. Barton was also one of their best performers but he was let go. Nolan is also a bit of a studs up kind of player.
Yeah, Benitez didn't rate him, but under Mourinho he got plenty of games.
Arsenal should be in for this guy too.
Seems like a nice bloke.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/oct/20/davide-santon-rejuvenation-newcastle?CMP=twt_gu
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/oct/20/davide-santon-rejuvenation-newcastle?CMP=twt_gu
If he can get back to the player he was looking like then Newcastle have got a steal