May not be the most important feature, but just found out that he was once given the captaincy for Torino.
Definitely has some leadership qualities in him
Definitely has some leadership qualities in him
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I want to errrrrrr mettermi alla prova.I love how he starts sentences in English and finishes them in Italian.
daft final question....'what would you like to achieve here...win trophies?'
'no, I prefer relegation battles, much more exciting..'
An article on Darmian:
http://www.espnfcasia.com/italian-s...matteo-darmian-is-ideal-for-manchester-united
"In the beginning I was a central midfielder," he reflected in La Gazzetta, "and if you asked me then who my idol was, I couldn't not answer 'Clarence Seedorf.' Then they started to play me in defence at centre-back so I watched Alessandro Nesta. They then put me out wide to the full-back position and there was only one person I could look up to, right? Paolo Maldini and that was it. And you know what then happened in 2007? Heck, I was in the first-team squad with Seedorf, Nesta and Maldini. To say I tried to steal something from them would be pretentious. Let's just say Clarence taught me what it means to have personality, Sandro elegance and Paolo how to be professional."
http://www.espnfcasia.com/italian-s...matteo-darmian-is-ideal-for-manchester-united
"In the beginning I was a central midfielder," he reflected in La Gazzetta, "and if you asked me then who my idol was, I couldn't not answer 'Clarence Seedorf.' Then they started to play me in defence at centre-back so I watched Alessandro Nesta. They then put me out wide to the full-back position and there was only one person I could look up to, right? Paolo Maldini and that was it. And you know what then happened in 2007? Heck, I was in the first-team squad with Seedorf, Nesta and Maldini. To say I tried to steal something from them would be pretentious. Let's just say Clarence taught me what it means to have personality, Sandro elegance and Paolo how to be professional."
Am really developing a healthy respect for the lad....
On paper this is a great signing. He's looks everything we could want, but Italians are unpredictable adapters outside of Italy. A wait and see for me. I hope the club as a whole help him settle.
On the other hand British talent tend to settle outside Britain just fine. Des Walker, Ian Rush, Mark Hughes, Gazza etc....
On the other hand British talent tend to settle outside Britain just fine. Des Walker, Ian Rush, Mark Hughes, Gazza etc....
Yeah you're right. Both nations aren't great travelers.
I argue with fans from both nations about this argument for the simple reason that they don't go into details about the transfer. For example how good the player actually is? How old is he and what had motivated him to leave? These are questions that needs to be asked. For example both Jay Bothroyd and John Charles were British but the difference in terms of talent is frigging evident. You dont expect the former to be as good as the latter because he's big and physical. Also the leagues are completely different so time will be needed for them to adapt. Therefore its not a good idea to buy a nearly 30 year old player unless he's moving to a smallish club which will give the time he needs to settle down and he's got great attitude (ex Zola). Some of the players who moved countries moved for the wrong reasons including Rush (ie he moved for money and refused to learn Italian), JSV (the passport scandal) and Shevcenko (ie he was pushed out of AC Milan). Under such circumstances its very difficult for a player to settle down irrespective of their nationality
I like the character stuff, it bodes well when you have a player mature enough to not kick up a fuss when he doesn't get played in his position, and dedicated enough to do all he can to stay fit. Also seems like he's not stupid, a bit like Herrera and Mata; should fit in well, I hope.
To my surprise while creeping on RAWK about us, there seems to be a lot of praise for Darmian. Every now and then he's mentioned in a negative way and established RAWK posters(nutters) are rating him.
An example:
I'm not going to jump on the bandwagon as I've never seen him play, not even on youtube but I'm very excited from just reading up about him. I really think we could've struck gold on this one, especially for the price.
An example:
I'm not going to jump on the bandwagon as I've never seen him play, not even on youtube but I'm very excited from just reading up about him. I really think we could've struck gold on this one, especially for the price.
I have a very very good feeling about this transfer.
Is very obvious why we showed no interest in Clyne.
I think that this is one of those classic scouting jobs, where we have looked at the players attitude and professionalism as well as his ability.
I think we are building a very good dressing room, full of good honest and hardworking pros. Hopefully this team develops an ethos and togetherness which brings with it a new era of success.
Is very obvious why we showed no interest in Clyne.
I think that this is one of those classic scouting jobs, where we have looked at the players attitude and professionalism as well as his ability.
I think we are building a very good dressing room, full of good honest and hardworking pros. Hopefully this team develops an ethos and togetherness which brings with it a new era of success.
Italian defenders are the mercedes of the football world, bags of prestige, class and always efficient. Great signing
Sport journalists have some unique of asking the dumbest questions ever.
Just watched his interview for the first time, he seems very calm even though he hasn't grasped English fully yet, most signings no matter the club who struggle with the native language usually sweat like feck (I would too) but this lad is as cool as you like.
He also seems very happy when answering questions about him moving/playing with United, which seems to be a bit of a theme with the players we've signed recently, can't be happier with that to be honest.
He also seems very happy when answering questions about him moving/playing with United, which seems to be a bit of a theme with the players we've signed recently, can't be happier with that to be honest.
Very happy with this signing. The club went for the right RB, fantastic price and he is here for the tour. Perfect. Cant wait to see him in our team.
anyone think he will be better than Gary Neville? Exactly how good is this guy?
I want to errrrrrr mettermi alla prova.
Bless him. His English isnt completely horrible, seems to at least have the basics already.He sounds like he's been taking English lessons ......from Roberto Mancini.
More importantly, can he speak Spanish .... that seems to be the dominant language of our squad nowadays!
How come he didn't get one of those backgrounds with "Welcome to Manchester United" like every signing? The lazy feckers probably are waiting to make only one for him and Schweinsteiger.
He did get one.
No, they always change the backgrounds of the twitter and FB accounts(where the Herrera pic is now) to a welcome to Man Utd picture of the new signing.
Something like this:
Something like this:
I am pleased most of all that we have bought a RB who is presumably going to be first choice. I was concerned that LVG would persist with Valencia, and I find him to be far too limited in the role.
As for Darmian himself, I havent seen him that I remember. My first choices would have been Clyne and Coleman but by all accounts he seems like a very solid player, and could well be exactly what we need. Along with Memphis I think those two could be a great bit of business for the club this summer.
Personality wise, Darmian seems to be down to earth, humble and professional which is exactly what we should be after.
As for Darmian himself, I havent seen him that I remember. My first choices would have been Clyne and Coleman but by all accounts he seems like a very solid player, and could well be exactly what we need. Along with Memphis I think those two could be a great bit of business for the club this summer.
Personality wise, Darmian seems to be down to earth, humble and professional which is exactly what we should be after.
I want to errrrrrr mettermi alla prova.
Needs to learn some English, the lad. Can't have a leader who will be shouting in Italian to Smalling on his left, Carrick diagonally up front, and Valencia or Mata right ahead. No one will have an idea what he's on about.
How many Italians have we had play for us? I can think of Rossi and Macheda. We had any others?
Taibi, Macheda, Possebon and Rossi (last 2 weren't born in Italy but have played for the Italian national team).
Feck Juventus. That is all.
He played for the Italy U20s, so barely!
Seems like he's the only one to survive the medical so far
This.
Looks sexy our Darmian
Looking dapper...
feck Juventus!
We signed this guy as well, people
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