Like millions of other football fans around the world, I was hoping Lille star Eden Hazard would choose my club and end the saga of uncertainty regarding his future.
However, after a "chat" with Roman Abramovich, Monsieur Hazard decided to head to Chelsea, announcing his decision on social networking site Twitter.
The reasons for said move are even more intriguing. According to Hazard, it was strictly due to his promise of game time and the fact that Chelsea had a better "strategy" whatever that means. Dont get me wrong, Chelsea are a great football club with some world class players but how he can expect to play every game in such a demanding league is beyond me. Only goalkeepers and the odd defender can handle the pressure of 50+ games a season but from what we have heard from Eden himself so far, he can do anything. The price tag of £32 Million was actually less than I was expecting but he has put himself in a very difficult position with his continued big headed comments on various media stations. There is no doubting his talent, he clearly is a phenomenal player for his age but unless he is nothing short of sensational in the Premier League he will quickly find pundits and opposing fans on his back in no time. Something which he may struggle with considering his tender age.
However, if he does take to the Premier League like a duck to water, Chelsea could have a new Cristiano Ronaldo on their books. A thought which genuinely scares the hell out of me. Combine that with Marko Marin, Fernando Torres and a potential arrival of Hulk, Chelsea could have a pretty formidable attacking line up next season.
Maybe I am a little bit jealous but much like Fernando Torres, a hefty transfer fee commands some pretty spectacular performances. Your move, Monsieur Hazard.
On a brighter note, as always I wake and immediately check the morning's football news. Not because I'm expecting something incredible but because I simply cannot. It did not disappoint. Manchester United have agreed a fee for Borussia Dortmund's Japanese international Shinji Kagawa. Not exactly surprising considering the merry go round of rumours over the past few weeks, but intriguing nonetheless.
I'm not about to sit here and tell you all how much I have followed the Bundesliga as that would be a lie but for the last few weeks I have been finding out as much as possible about Kagawa and what he will bring to a United midfield that has lacked so much this year. With help from the Beeb. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18330894
The findings are promising. With youth on his side, Kagawa has a wonderful array of passing skills and an eye for goal. To be perfectly honest, that was all I needed to hear. I cannot thank Paul Scholes enough for his contribution to United over the past 2 decades but a breath of fresh air was certainly needed. In his 31 games this season Kagawa has scored 13 goals and helped Dortmund to a league and cup double. Impressive statistics in an ever improving Bundesliga.
If he can settle in quickly and remember to bring his "footballing brain" with him, United could have a real gem of a player. Only time will tell. Best of luck Shinji.
Anyway, despite there being another 3 months of transfer merry go rounds, it certainly has started off in considerable style.
Long may it continue.
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