Rafael Leao

KM · 31st March 2011, 12:29

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Confirmation: 17-year-old Rafael Leao (born 6 April 1993) has arrived on loan (until 30 June) from Desportivo Brasil. He'll play with U18s.

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Rafael Leao is a defensive midfielder, by the way. Please don't get too carried away: he'll play with U18s, perhaps Reserves too.

Taken from NickCoppack's twitter

prateik · 31st March 2011, 12:40

GTFI
the new Posse

londonredmaniac · 31st March 2011, 12:41

Anyone know anything about the lad?

prateik · 31st March 2011, 12:43

The daily mail article says he has been labeled the new Dunga
Not sure how accurate that is. They couldve just made shit up

datura · 31st March 2011, 13:00

Makes his Academy debut today v Sunderland.

Pogue Mahone · 31st March 2011, 13:02

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Originally Posted by prateik

The daily mail article says he has been labeled the new Dunga
Not sure how accurate that is. They couldve just made shit up

Surely not?

Alwyn · 31st March 2011, 15:03

Played over an hour up front in his first game Vs Sunderland.

Hardly got any touches, understandably.

Ringo 07 · 31st March 2011, 16:02

Good News. I wonder will this effect summer signings in central mid that we are rumored to be interested in signing.

R_Kelly · 31st March 2011, 16:33

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manutdreserves

To all those who asked how Leao played today, he played as a lone striker and didnt get in the game at all, barely touching the ball

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manutdreserves

He looked lost in the role he was asked to play and so was replaced in the second half

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R_Kelly · 31st March 2011, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Ringo 07

Good News. I wonder will this effect summer signings in central mid that we are rumored to be interested in signing.

He's a kid, I'm sure it won't affect any potential signings in any way.

forevrared · 31st March 2011, 16:37

17 year old defensive midfielder signed on a 3 month loan and the same day he makes his debut as a centre-forward.

MPTutd · 31st March 2011, 16:41

Concerning.

Probably tell the rest of the lads in Brazil that we don't know what we are doing!

LARulz · 31st March 2011, 17:07

He played up front? On his own? Very odd if he is a defensive sort of player.

Alwyn · 31st March 2011, 17:13

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Originally Posted by MPTutd

Concerning.

Probably tell the rest of the lads in Brazil that we don't know what we are doing!

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Originally Posted by LARulz

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.

Brophs · 31st March 2011, 17:17

If this was Ajax people would be praising us for teaching him the game and playing in every position on the pitch.

RedPhil1957 · 31st March 2011, 17:42

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Originally Posted by Brophs

If this was Ajax people would be praising us for teaching him the game and playing in every position on the pitch.

Which is incidently what we do, and have done for many years.

Inigo Montoya · 31st March 2011, 18:01

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Originally Posted by MPTutd

Concerning.

Probably tell the rest of the lads in Brazil that we don't know what we are doing!

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

LARulz · 31st March 2011, 18:04

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Originally Posted by AlwynP

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.

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.

Ole's_toe_poke · 31st March 2011, 18:31

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.

forevrared · 31st March 2011, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Ole's_toe_poke

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.

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?

MrMarcello · 20th September 2011, 20:28

Is he still on the books with the club?

What about the other four Brazilians?

Elliott · 20th September 2011, 20:39

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.

Minkaro · 20th September 2011, 21:40

Is he actually signed to us now? Or is this the longest 3 month loan ever?

Fiskey · 21st September 2011, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Minkaro

Is he actually signed to us now? Or is this the longest 3 month loan ever?

Like a Neville/Hargreaves comeback.

forevrared · 11th February 2012, 02:57

Still around obviously, did they mean June 30 of 2012 rather than 2011?

pocco · 23rd March 2012, 19:07

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.

Striker10 · 23rd March 2012, 21:35

just a strange thing. Did he ever play in his favored position?

Ramshock · 24th March 2012, 00:45

Obviously didnt impress..would be hard some youngsters to settle in thousands of miles away from home

greater wall · 24th March 2012, 10:33

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Originally Posted by Striker10

just a strange thing. Did he ever play in his favored position?

I remember Alan Shearer saying newcastle playing him in goal during his trial with them. Eventually cost them 15m to join as a player.

Striker10 · 24th March 2012, 11:19

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Originally Posted by greater wall

I remember Alan Shearer saying newcastle playing him in goal during his trial with them. Eventually cost them 15m to join as a player.

Don't surprise me with them lot

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31st March 2011, 12:40	#2 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,029	GTFI the new Posse

31st March 2011, 12:41	#3 (permalink)
londonredmaniac I suffer delusions of grandeur Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The announcer and referee of Gaz Vs DJS the meet! Posts: 12,359	Anyone know anything about the lad?

31st March 2011, 12:43	#4 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,029	The daily mail article says he has been labeled the new Dunga Not sure how accurate that is. They couldve just made shit up

31st March 2011, 13:00	#5 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	Makes his Academy debut today v Sunderland.

31st March 2011, 15:03	#7 (permalink)
Alwyn Got rid of his pee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: -) Posts: 11,642	Played over an hour up front in his first game Vs Sunderland. Hardly got any touches, understandably.

31st March 2011, 16:02	#8 (permalink)
Ringo 07 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: "Messi can do some amazing things, but anything he can do Joe can do as well, if not better," Steven Gerrard on Joe Cole Posts: 3,107	Good News. I wonder will this effect summer signings in central mid that we are rumored to be interested in signing.

31st March 2011, 16:37	#11 (permalink)
forevrared Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,973	17 year old defensive midfielder signed on a 3 month loan and the same day he makes his debut as a centre-forward.

31st March 2011, 16:41	#12 (permalink)
MPTutd Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: London Posts: 3,963	Concerning. Probably tell the rest of the lads in Brazil that we don't know what we are doing!

31st March 2011, 17:07	#13 (permalink)
LARulz First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,311	He played up front? On his own? Very odd if he is a defensive sort of player.

31st March 2011, 17:17	#15 (permalink)
Brophs Brewlio's fugly sister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Why don't we just kill Badger? Posts: 27,705	If this was Ajax people would be praising us for teaching him the game and playing in every position on the pitch.

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Ole's_toe_poke First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18,931	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.

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MrMarcello No Lifer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 31,942	Is he still on the books with the club? What about the other four Brazilians?

20th September 2011, 20:39	#22 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	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.

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Minkaro First Team Sub Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 5,765	Is he actually signed to us now? Or is this the longest 3 month loan ever?

11th February 2012, 02:57	#25 (permalink)
forevrared Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,973	Still around obviously, did they mean June 30 of 2012 rather than 2011?

23rd March 2012, 19:07	#26 (permalink)
pocco loco Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3,605	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.

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Striker10 "Ronaldo and trophies > Manchester United football club" Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 13,348	just a strange thing. Did he ever play in his favored position?

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Ramshock poster of nonsense Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Four Green Fields Posts: 10,348	Obviously didnt impress..would be hard some youngsters to settle in thousands of miles away from home