Taken from NickCoppack's twitter
Rafael Leao
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Taken from NickCoppack's twitter
GTFI
the new Posse
the new Posse
Anyone know anything about the lad?
The daily mail article says he has been labeled the new Dunga
Not sure how accurate that is. They couldve just made shit up
Not sure how accurate that is. They couldve just made shit up
Makes his Academy debut today v Sunderland.
Played over an hour up front in his first game Vs Sunderland.
Hardly got any touches, understandably.
Hardly got any touches, understandably.
Good News. I wonder will this effect summer signings in central mid that we are rumored to be interested in signing.
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He's a kid, I'm sure it won't affect any potential signings in any way.
17 year old defensive midfielder signed on a 3 month loan and the same day he makes his debut as a centre-forward.
Concerning.
Probably tell the rest of the lads in Brazil that we don't know what we are doing!
Probably tell the rest of the lads in Brazil that we don't know what we are doing!
He played up front? On his own? Very odd if he is a defensive sort of player.
much ado about nothing.We were obviously low on strikers, and thought we may as well give a chance to a new skillful player. True, it didn't work out well, but it was far from a disaster. Nothing more should be made of it.
If this was Ajax people would be praising us for teaching him the game and playing in every position on the pitch.
I doubt this was done on some sort of whim.I often wonder if some posters think the Utd coaches are just thick and these decisions are taken without proper assessment and explanation to the player concerned
We were obviously low on strikers, and thought we may as well give a chance to a new skillful player. True, it didn't work out well, but it was far from a disaster. Nothing more should be made of it.
Its just weird thats all. Considering he just joined and is played up front (when that is not his position apparently) makes it odd. If we are short on strikers down there why not play a attack minded midfielder there. I'm not even going to pretend to know how good he is or the full situation at the under 18 level but I think its a fair conclusion for someone to be a bit confused as to why someone who is meant to be a defensive midfielder is starting/playing up front on his own.
Wasn't he one of the 5 Brazilian kids who were at OT in the Bolton game.
Also I don't understand why people are complaining about him playing upfront. He's here till June so has plenty of opportunity to impress in his natural position. Also versatility is important.
Also I don't understand why people are complaining about him playing upfront. He's here till June so has plenty of opportunity to impress in his natural position. Also versatility is important.
Yes he was. I can only assume we would have preferred to loan Aguilar, due to the striker shortage, but had to take one who was 18 (next week anyway). Maybe the others are joining in the coming days?
Is he still on the books with the club?
What about the other four Brazilians?
What about the other four Brazilians?
Yupp, bench regular for the reserves. I believe one of the other lads, Gladstony, is at Twente for the season at our request. No idea about he rest. Think they might be younger than the 2 who've left for Europe already.
Is he actually signed to us now? Or is this the longest 3 month loan ever?
Like a Neville/Hargreaves comeback.
Still around obviously, did they mean June 30 of 2012 rather than 2011?
Nick Coppack @nickcoppack
Rafael Leao has returned to Desportivo in Brazil. The 18-year-old, who's made three Reserves apps in 2011/12, has had his loan terminated.
Rafael Leao has returned to Desportivo in Brazil. The 18-year-old, who's made three Reserves apps in 2011/12, has had his loan terminated.
just a strange thing. Did he ever play in his favored position?
Obviously didnt impress..would be hard some youngsters to settle in thousands of miles away from home
I remember Alan Shearer saying newcastle playing him in goal during his trial with them. Eventually cost them 15m to join as a player.