Massive Sign 19 million pound "Jo"

Longlivekeano · 27th June 2008, 16:52

Man City have agreed a £19million fee with CSKA for Brazilian striker Jo.

The highly-rated 21-year-old international had been expected to move to Eastlands last week, although the Premier League's rules over third-party ownership have hindered the transfer.

More to follow.

source:www.soccernet.com

Highly rated by Brazilian interntaional team. Was a regular in their internatioanl youth sides. Tall, lanky, strong and skilful striker with a knack for finishing well. Think of Kanu II or Adebayor II with more Brazilian skills like nutmegs and swervy dribbles. Seen him for CSKA Moscow in the Champions League where he played very well scoring 2-3 goals in the group stages. Good signing for Citeh but 19million pounds seem steep. Evem ANderson & nain cost slightly less & they were already full internationals

ZIDANE · 27th June 2008, 17:02

The high fee might reflect the 3rd party ownership issues they had to deal with.

Drifter · 27th June 2008, 17:06

Shitty are in the money.

Red Pavan · 27th June 2008, 17:09

Good buy for them

I_live_cement · 27th June 2008, 17:19

Promising player, but £19 million?

Aporkalypse · 27th June 2008, 17:24

Jo E. Deacon

[Hellboy]17 · 27th June 2008, 17:34

he has a funny head

Brwned · 27th June 2008, 17:37

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Originally Posted by I_live_cement

Promising player, but £19 million?

Undoubtedly overpriced but there aren't many great strikers on the market that Man City have a chance of getting so he's not a bad choice. Has the physical presence to play up top on his own and has the flair and intelligence to fit in well there. Although since he's not a Mark Hughes signing he might be misused.

Decotron · 27th June 2008, 17:37

good player from what i hear

Wittmann45 · 27th June 2008, 18:03

What's the most that Hughes has every paid for a player? Santa Cruz for 3-4 million?

ecantona7 · 27th June 2008, 18:21

hope he flops

Raven_Blade · 27th June 2008, 22:07

That is a massive coup for them.

Mad · 27th June 2008, 22:18

For £19million, that's a massive coup for CSKA.

Collina · 27th June 2008, 22:19

Certainly not a big name signing.

oleonenumber20 · 27th June 2008, 22:20

hes good on FM

Count Duckula · 27th June 2008, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

That is a massive coup for them.

And ol' Thaskin knows all about them

::sonny:: · 27th June 2008, 22:43

devilish · 28th June 2008, 07:55

He is a good striker.

R.Nilsson7 · 28th June 2008, 07:59

Is he any good?

reddevilcanada · 28th June 2008, 08:25

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Originally Posted by R.Nilsson7

Is he any good?

Watched him during the Under 20 world cup here in Canada last summer, he was quite impressive if I'm being honest, good at holding the ball and playing as the main striker and quite skillful as well. He's very talented and if he fulfills his potential City will be quite happy when the offers come in later for him!

devilish · 28th June 2008, 08:33

It depends how he settles in England but he seem quite a good player. I wouldnt have complained if he signed with us.

reddevilcanada · 28th June 2008, 08:38

Yeah, I think with the likes of Elano and Giovanni, he'll make a nice transition there, but it could take him a little while to make that transition on the pitch, or maybe not as he's a strong lad himself. If we'd signed him, there would've been a massive wankfest over him most likely.

VoetbalWizard · 28th June 2008, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by devilish

It depends how he settles in England but he seem quite a good player. I wouldnt have complained if he signed with us.

Jô (João Alves de Assis Silva) CSKA moscow striker

ditto.

kps88 · 28th June 2008, 08:53

Cant help but wonder if Hughes had any say in this.

Having said that if he overcomes the whole South Americans unable to get used to English football thing he could be a decent buy.

Chapster · 28th June 2008, 09:49

envisaging 'average jo for shitty'

Name Changed · 28th June 2008, 23:53

For 19m he'd want to be brilliant.

Count Duckula · 28th June 2008, 23:55

He seems a good player, and could well do a Santa Cruz and surprise everyone, garnering some high-profile admirers in the process. However, for £19million he needs to be very, very good, and I doubt that'll happen.

Think about it, that's only a few million short of what Torres cost!

Ekeke · 29th June 2008, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count Duckula

He seems a good player, and could well do a Santa Cruz and surprise everyone, garnering some high-profile admirers in the process. However, for £19million he needs to be very, very good, and I doubt that'll happen.

Think about it, that's only a few million short of what Torres cost!

Same as Ruud. But £7.5 million less than Torres.

Elliott · 29th June 2008, 01:25

Has Sven asked him how it feels to sign for Manchester United yet?

RedCanadian · 29th June 2008, 02:11

He needs a haircut.... His hair reminds me of that twat Alexi Lalas.

cesc's_mullet · 29th June 2008, 07:03

Rooney17 · 29th June 2008, 07:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ::sonny::

lao · 29th June 2008, 07:47

Is he anything like Kenwyne Jones?

VoetbalWizard · 29th June 2008, 08:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by lao

Is he anything like Kenwyne Jones?

shitload more technique.

i think he can become a more technical adebayor to be honest if he develops his strength.

27th June 2008, 16:52	#1 (permalink)
Longlivekeano Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,411	Massive Sign 19 million pound "Jo" Man City have agreed a £19million fee with CSKA for Brazilian striker Jo. The highly-rated 21-year-old international had been expected to move to Eastlands last week, although the Premier League's rules over third-party ownership have hindered the transfer. More to follow. source:www.soccernet.com Highly rated by Brazilian interntaional team. Was a regular in their internatioanl youth sides. Tall, lanky, strong and skilful striker with a knack for finishing well. Think of Kanu II or Adebayor II with more Brazilian skills like nutmegs and swervy dribbles. Seen him for CSKA Moscow in the Champions League where he played very well scoring 2-3 goals in the group stages. Good signing for Citeh but 19million pounds seem steep. Evem ANderson & nain cost slightly less & they were already full internationals

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Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,131	Shitty are in the money.

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Red Pavan shittest username ever manutddabest791 (changed) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ronaldo's House. Posts: 3,019	Good buy for them

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Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Man Utd Will Never Die! Posts: 17,229	That is a massive coup for them.

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devilish Nationality: Italian-English, Maltese Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cnut's home Posts: 18,015	He is a good striker.

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Mad Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Location, Location. Posts: 972	For £19million, that's a massive coup for CSKA.

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Collina Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I drink my milk with tabasco Posts: 1,510	Certainly not a big name signing.

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R.Nilsson7 First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dimitar Berbatov's balcony Posts: 5,399	Is he any good?

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devilish Nationality: Italian-English, Maltese Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cnut's home Posts: 18,015	It depends how he settles in England but he seem quite a good player. I wouldnt have complained if he signed with us.

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reddevilcanada First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,903	Yeah, I think with the likes of Elano and Giovanni, he'll make a nice transition there, but it could take him a little while to make that transition on the pitch, or maybe not as he's a strong lad himself. If we'd signed him, there would've been a massive wankfest over him most likely.

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kps88 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,502	Cant help but wonder if Hughes had any say in this. Having said that if he overcomes the whole South Americans unable to get used to English football thing he could be a decent buy.

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Chapster Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,435	envisaging 'average jo for shitty'

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Name Changed weso26 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 4,517	For 19m he'd want to be brilliant.

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Count Duckula First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the corner, losing my religion. Posts: 5,836	He seems a good player, and could well do a Santa Cruz and surprise everyone, garnering some high-profile admirers in the process. However, for £19million he needs to be very, very good, and I doubt that'll happen. Think about it, that's only a few million short of what Torres cost!

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