I've seen 2 threads now where this player has been mentioned.
1 in the "waste of money" kind of category, the other questioning why we bought him if not to play him (which I thought was a fair question) and then numerous posts saying we should get rid of him (summer clear out type of thing) because he can't get in the team.
Here's a few things people should know about the lad before posting nonsense like "get rid of him".
He's 21 and one of the best defensive prospects around. We did well to sign him.
He cost F**k all relative to his talent, and is part of the process of buying excellent young players and improving them.
He was bought and went out on loan a few months later to help his development.
He has played U18, U19, U20 and U21 for Portugal.
He's lightning quick, a good tackler, a good passer and reads the game very well for his age.
He's 6'3" and is strong, and decent in the air.
In other words, he's going nowhere, and for some very good reasons, like being an excellent young player.
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