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Exclusive picture of Dodo having his medical in Manchester!
Exclusive picture of Dodo having his medical in Manchester!
I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I think reports about the twins were not conclusive at first.
Brazilian players cannot move until they are 18. Have we signed a transfer agreement or was it just speculation previously?
Brazilian players cannot move until they are 18. Have we signed a transfer agreement or was it just speculation previously?
Dodo himself said he was signing something with us, but staying at Corinthians for a while till he comes over to us. Something like the Ljajic deal I suspect. There's been nothing to confirm it from the club, just the comments the player made. And possibly something from Corinthians too.
What does your friend from Brazil say about him?
So we've signed him but he'll join in February? Or do we plan to sign him next year?
I'm waiting for Muppets Climax to pay out from the transfer betting thread.
Manchester United have pulled the plug on a deal for Corinthians defender Dodo.
The Times says United have decided not to sanction a £5.5 million deal to sign Dodô, the Corinthians defender, in the immediate future but will continue to monitor the 17-year-old Brazilian after he spent two weeks on trial recently.
The youngster was expected to move to United in February.
I'll believe it when it comes from another source.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is closing in on a move for left sided Brazilian defender Dodo according to reports in the youngster's homeland. The Daily Mail and Daily Mirror reported in May that the Red Devils were close to securing a £5 million move for the Corinthians wonderkid, however a deal was put on hold until Fergie could have a close look at the player.
Manchester United scouts have watched Dodo in action on several occasions, most recently against Fluminese and are ready to confirm the transfer. The talented defender also accepted an invitation to take up a trial at Manchester United's training complex Carrington, and has reportedly impressed United coaches with Fergie eager to seal a deal for the starlet who excelled at the recent South American Under 17 World Championship in the Summer.
Dodo was quoted in the summer before the move was first put on hold that he was looking forward to moving to England:
"Every player dreams to play in the national team and then be transferred to a European team. I am doing that. Next year I will join the first team of Manchester United. I am going to play next to the best players of the world.
"As there are already some Brazilians in England I suppose that I am going to get adapted easier.
"I have never played with the twins Fabio and Rafael, neither with Anderson, but it's good for me to have them near. Even Cristiano Ronaldo as he speaks in Portuguese."
If Dodo completes his transfer he will join Brazilian compratiots Rodrigo Possebon (Brazilian born Italian footballer), Fabio and Raphael Da Silva, and Anderson. However reports suggest Dodo will dodge any work permit issues as he holds a Portuguese passport.
"I started playing at Cruzeiro. I was 11 years old and played there for three years. Then I went to Corinthians where I am since 2007. I returned from being on duty with the under 17 national team and only had time to be with my parents for a few hours.
"I received the instructions to travel to England. I don't know how to speak in English but I am travelling with an interpreter.
"The way in which I play is the typical Brazilian style, with technique and ability. I also get identified with European style so that mixture can be something very good for me."
Dodo is reportedly expected to join up with Manchester United in the New Year with the figure of £5 million mooted as the agreed price for the starlet.
Err someone needs to break it to the lad that Ronnie's gone.
Just shows crap journalism yet again. Article full of old quotes.
That is a old article..
Is it illegal to kill and eat Dodos?
I doubt we can afford him. We're skint after all.
Don't care to have him on the squad unless he's the next Lucio!
Three Brazilian defenders in our back line is pretty scary.. That's a ton of offense!!
From whom did you hear that?