I'm quitely optimistic about Benteke. Of course I would have loved a marquee signing, but Benteke is actually a really good player and scores goals. Someone pointed out that he creates a lot of chances himself too. It is a big risk because it's a lot of money, but it was a far bigger risk getting Carroll for more money where as Benteke is a proven goalscorer in the PL. For every example, there is a counter example, but bottom line is, in my opinion, he will do well.
Some worry that we might have to change our style of play. I disagree, we didn't change our style of play whenever Lambert or Balotelli started, just to suit "big man up front", so why would we change it for a more mobile and technically versatile player like Benteke. It's a case of curiousity how we line up for me, and how Benteke adapts his game.
I've read through some Villa forums and they are generally gutted to lose him. Something they also seem to be sad about losing in Benteke is apparently how much of a leader he is on the pitch. To be fair, I see their point, I've always liked his professional approach to games and how much effort he puts into each game. That rubs off on other players.
Anyway, welcome big man, really wish you a successful career here.
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