Beat me to it Valley - you're on the ball. A great signing and just the sort of player we need imo. Glad to see that Laudrup's priorities are right on the mark - CB was crucial to get right above anything else after the Caulker departure.
2 million seems a very good deal considering 3 million was being reported as the asking price , still hoping for news on the De Guzman signature now .
Does anyone know if this guy is any good. The reason I'm a wee bit concerned is, Sky have rated him as a 5; which in their system equates to being below average with faults (out-of-touch) Does anyone have solid knowledge of him as Sky are notoriously disingenuous when it comes to players plying their trade outside of the premiership, Barcelona or Madrid. Sometimes, I think they just make it up you know .
I agree knackered, a quality signing for us, and importantly he is our player not somebody we are loaning. But we need cover there as well if monk is going.
I don't rate Sky assessments. His track record is pretty decent - doesn't score many goals but neither does Williams. That's not his job. I think the option to buy for Mallorca wasn't taken up because they're strapped. A few crucial factors for me: he's played in top leagues in Italy and Spain, and more importantly, Laudrup has worked with him and rates him. That has to be good enough I think.
Great news and sounds like a good bit of business. Welcome to Swansea Chico and I hope you enjoy your time with us!
KJ agree totally with you. has played in 2 quality leagues and been a regular starter. looks a good signing.
Pay no attention to Sky ratings! He's a good player, and Jonathan de Guzman has signed a loan deal with us having an option to buy as well !......................
According to Ben Donovan via Twitter (@_BenDonovan) Chico won the beep test in fittness training today. Oh I also spotted this on Twitter posted by Leroy lita (@LeroyLita8) Possibly the reason Danny, Leroy and Wayne didn't win
I may be wrong here but didn't Mallorca have the best defence outside the top 2? Two very good signings nonetheless!
Good read that pagan, and the other article is very good read too!.............. please log in to view this image Link: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/what-swansea-fans-can-expect-884640
The guy sounds class I think. I do like the idea of having a Swans shirt with "Chico" on the back... http://estilodejuego.wordpress.com/...f-the-season-20112012-goalkeeper-and-defence/
For those that didn't click on Scott's link: "One of the main reasons (on the field) Real Mallorca surged down the home straight in April and May. Alongside Iván Ramis he’s been a solid performer; disciplined, dominating and intelligent. JoaquÃn Caparrós runs a rigorous defensive system that requires focus and commitment – Chico provides all of that and more so. He’s made 5.50 interceptions per game, hits 4.1 with his clearances and goes into the tackle forcefully. He’s also featured at right-back, as the 25 year-old showed his versatility when Mallorca were low on numbers. An essential player for a team that play the percentages." Love it.
My excitement that Flores is coming is based solely the excitement Laudrup is showing by capturing him . Getting quite excited in general as " Ivorsman " is taking control of the team & seems to know what he wants early in the way of players .
