I like this one:
Who is your favourite Manchester United player?
Sorry my Brazilian friends but I’m a fan of Rooney. The guy is too much, playing with a passion that I love, besides being very technical. He is the man.
2014. I can't wait that long!
Who are Manchester United's five new Brazilian signings?
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Who is your favourite Manchester United player?
Sorry my Brazilian friends but I’m a fan of Rooney. The guy is too much, playing with a passion that I love, besides being very technical. He is the man.
2014. I can't wait that long!
He is doing a great PR job so far!
I can't work this one out to be honest, do we just have first option on him like we do with many others or has a actual deal been made for when he turns 18 like we had with the twins?
He talks like he is our player but I thought we just had a option to take him if we choose like all youngsters at that club.
He talks like he is our player but I thought we just had a option to take him if we choose like all youngsters at that club.
I would imagine, as he is pretty darn good by all accounts, that he has been told that he is joining us.
We should tell Messi that he's joining us also then, as likewise, by all accounts he's pretty darn good too.
We don't have a stake in a footballer trafficking company that he is a part of though?!?!
If we do, then we should never have allowed him to play in the Rome final in '09. Or the Wembley final in '11
Really like the latest video he posted. Great movement to fool the defender and then good technique on the finish. Even in the build up to the corner you can see his movement is really good, even if the defenders are piss poor.
Gomes scored for Despotivo under 20s in the copinha at the weekend in a 4-1 win
A young Brazilian guy (twitter @gabrielfuh_) who watches the São Paulo youth competitions has been kind enough to explain what happened with Lucas Evangelista.
Apparently, Evangelista was playing in a youth tournament in Holland and ended up training with either PSV or Ajax- this annoyed Twente who decided to break off their agreement with Desportivo Brasil so they can't loan to them anymore which complicates getting a work permit given that Lucas is not a Brazilian youth international so is unlikely to qualify as an exceptional talent. So now he has gone to São Paulo with an option to buy, along with Gladstony who is no longer on Desportivo's books.
I asked him how this will impact Bruno Gomes, and if he is likely to qualify for a work permit. He claims that it will depend a lot on whether he gets selected for the Brazilian u-17 for the World Cup and South American championships.
Gomes is breaking all sorts of records in São Paulo youth leagues and cups and is carrying the form over to u-20s even though he is just 16- Scoring 3 goals in 4 games- he got a goal and an assist today so there is a decent chance- but it's Brazil I guess it will be competitive as hell for Striking places.
Apparently, Evangelista was playing in a youth tournament in Holland and ended up training with either PSV or Ajax- this annoyed Twente who decided to break off their agreement with Desportivo Brasil so they can't loan to them anymore which complicates getting a work permit given that Lucas is not a Brazilian youth international so is unlikely to qualify as an exceptional talent. So now he has gone to São Paulo with an option to buy, along with Gladstony who is no longer on Desportivo's books.
I asked him how this will impact Bruno Gomes, and if he is likely to qualify for a work permit. He claims that it will depend a lot on whether he gets selected for the Brazilian u-17 for the World Cup and South American championships.
Gomes is breaking all sorts of records in São Paulo youth leagues and cups and is carrying the form over to u-20s even though he is just 16- Scoring 3 goals in 4 games- he got a goal and an assist today so there is a decent chance- but it's Brazil I guess it will be competitive as hell for Striking places.
Surely we/Desportivo can loan them out to somewhere else in Europe if we are so keen ?
Maybe there were complex financial arrangements involved and other clubs wouldn't be as flexible re:taking young players on loan mostly just for the reserve team, paying their wages and then letting them go once they qualify for a work permit.
Anyway, he looked a very good talent at the NI Milk Cup (as did Bruno Gomes) so I hope he can have a good career even if he doesn't end up at United.
Anyway, he looked a very good talent at the NI Milk Cup (as did Bruno Gomes) so I hope he can have a good career even if he doesn't end up at United.
He seems to be looking forward to playing at United very much going off his twitter and interviews. Seems pretty confident about the move.
Shame about Evangelista but there's plenty of time to work something out for Gomes if he needs a loan on the Continent. What are Agnaldo and Aguilar up to this season?
He sounds really promising so I hope they do figure something out with Gomes.
Agnaldo and Aguilar are both still at Desportivo and played in the 3-2 loss against Palmeiras u-20s yesterday. No word on how well they are doing.
Agnaldo and Aguilar are both still at Desportivo and played in the 3-2 loss against Palmeiras u-20s yesterday. No word on how well they are doing.
His goal yesterday.
he has very clever movement, always deceiving the defenders about what run he's going to make.
All he does is tweet about United and every day too. Is coming over in February apparently.
Any idea as to what happened to Rafael Leao ? The one who played for our reserves for a while.
Any idea as to what happened to Rafael Leao ? The one who played for our reserves for a while.
Tweet from March 2012
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.
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.
Never made the grade, went back to Desportivo and last I heard he was playing at a higher age bracket then it went quiet.
Wasn't given much of a shot at United, but must have been a reason for it.
Wasn't given much of a shot at United, but must have been a reason for it.
@Wittman I meant after that. He is still there or moved on ?
Yeah, he didn't look too good when he played either.
Wasn't Jorge Mendes involved in this link up ?
Not as far as I know, but nothing would surprise me.
Do have to smile at the amount of time Gomes spends tweeting and retweeting about how good he is and United
In fairness to the kid, he turned down quite a lot of cash to try and join United. Corinthians wanted him and Palmeiras, who originally released him, then wanted to get him back and apparently offered his family $500,000.
Do have to smile at the amount of time Gomes spends tweeting and retweeting about how good he is and United
In fairness to the kid, he turned down quite a lot of cash to try and join United. Corinthians wanted him and Palmeiras, who originally released him, then wanted to get him back and apparently offered his family $500,000.
He has given some interviews to 2 United fan blogs/sites already too in English. Tweets in English too.
Might post on here too. Who knows?
Rooney is his favorite player, btw.
Might post on here too. Who knows?
Rooney is his favorite player, btw.
Is there a clip of Gomes' assist from last night? I've seen him score a gazillion goals but I've very little idea of how his all-round game is.
Edit:
4 minutes in.
Edit:
4 minutes in.
Agnaldo who played a few games with united reserves during the summer is training with molde at the moment
http://www.lancetv.com.br/videos/VIDEO-Conheca-revelacao-Manchester-United_3_870542966.html
Video about Bruno Gomes and United he tweeted. Any portuguese speakers know what it says ?
Video about Bruno Gomes and United he tweeted. Any portuguese speakers know what it says ?
Pm arruda and bring his attention to it.
In the video he is going on about the clubs he has played for so far, his position etc how he thinks Fergie is the best manager in the world and how the facilities at Utd are top class, he's currently learning english. How the goalkeeper at Utd (didn't mention which one) is always looking out for him and showing him the ropes etc. Apart from hearing it on the news he didn't know anything about Chelsea, Juve and Milan being interested in him. He's 100% focused on Utd. He understands he is still young, has a lot of maturing to do and he dreams of being one of the best strikers in the world and scoring the winning goal in a world cup final
Loving the sound of this kid, I hope he stays mentally strong and never get swayed by agents in the future.
Thanks Black Pearl. Apparently he is ripping apart his age leagues and is a very good shout of going to the U17 WC.
Guessing the keeper in question will be Pereira?
Sounds like he's not been called up again for the u-17s even though he's scored 6 goals in 2 games in the Copa Ouro, saw that he tweeted out something about trying to get Italian citizenship.
Here's an article about the Brazil u-17s squad
http://gabrielfuh.com.br/2013/03/07...am-convocacao-da-selecao-sub-17/#.UTjr9Rye_GA
This Gabriel Fuh and another Brazilian football follower seem really shocked at the decision since he's one of Brazil's best players at his age group.
Apparently he is looking into Italian Citizenship which would allow him to move before be turns 18
Haha his reaction during the Madrid game was proper fan like. Constantly slags of City and other rivals too. Really like him. 
It doesn't mean that he has to play for Italy does it?
Don't think he can still move before he is 18 unless he turns full Italian and gives up Brazil or something.
Just won't require him to get a work permit, like Rafael/Fabio when he moves at 18.
Bruno Gomes @B9oficial
yesterday did more 3 goals in gold cup, now I 8 goals in 3 games!!! Weekend in my house!!!
Bruno Gomes @B9oficial
My friend's red devils, this week will know my future!!! I hope to gift the good news for the reds!!!
yesterday did more 3 goals in gold cup, now I 8 goals in 3 games!!! Weekend in my house!!!
Bruno Gomes @B9oficial
My friend's red devils, this week will know my future!!! I hope to gift the good news for the reds!!!
Maybe United want to put a rush on all the paperwork shit because he looks really promising. Like he says, another hat-trick to his name.
I find it quite boggling thinking how we will fit him in when he does come. I like seeing young players coming in, and if he is as promising as it seems then I want to see him get his chances.
I find it quite boggling thinking how we will fit him in when he does come. I like seeing young players coming in, and if he is as promising as it seems then I want to see him get his chances.