Him and Skrtel will battle it out for the RCB spot. That is real strength in depth there because Skrtel is our best CB in the team as of now. Lovren and Sakho will fight it out for the LCB spot and that to me still looks like a weakness.
Happy with this signing though, Skrtel has had very little competition for his spot since Carra retired.
Wont even be close mate, Matip will be much the better player.
This is a bit of a coup in my opinion, getting this lad on a free is incredible value for money and that will of course suit FSG but it will open up the chance for us to spend elsewhere and that's ultimately what we want too.
Absolutely delighted with this, an aerially dominant CB is something we've lacked since Hyypia in my opinion and this lad has all the hallmarks to develop just like big Sami. He chips in with the odd goal and is composed on the ball, doesn't mind getting forward either and is decent in possession.
First signs of a sea change in our transfers, so many of us said there is untapped potential in Germany and at cheap prices, Jürgen arrives and then this lad signs on the dotted line, very encouraging for the summer in my opinion.
Welcome to the club Joel, very pleased to have you as party of the family!
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