234 replies to this topic

[Zola]

Sounds like an interesting prospect.

[rahul]

I am not holding my breath. Aren't we all pretty well aware of the last Brazilian midfielder named Lucas who came to the English Premier League?

Edited by rahul, 16 March 2011 - 04:56 PM.

[The Moos]

 rahul, on 16 March 2011 - 04:56 PM, said:

I am not holding my breath. Aren't we all pretty well aware of the last Brazilian midfielder named Lucas who came to the English Premier League?

I know.
It's always a bit of a gamble when signing someone young. They might have potential, but there's no way knowing if he will reach his full potential.
I mean, we've seen "huge talents" like Reyes, Jeffers and such who didn't exactly become great players.

From what I can tell Piazon is rated better than Kaka at the same age. But I guess he can still become only an average player. On the other hand, maybe he will become a new Kaka.
It's a gamble, but it might pay off.

[abramovich]

Sao Paulo confirm Chelsea deal.
http://www.skysports...817231,00.html?

[Sheva]

Braziliant news.

Seriously though, if we keep going this way we will be fielding half the Brazilian national team. Not a bad thing though.

[BrewCrew]

Would count as "home grown" right?

[big blue]

 BrewCrew, on 16 March 2011 - 06:19 PM, said:

Would count as "home grown" right?

he certainly would which is a big bonus if he reaches his potential.

[Bobbywoodhogan]

Quote

Sao Paulo have confirmed that they have agreed a deal with Chelsea for Lucas Piazon.

The 17-year-old midfielder will move to the Premier League champions in January 2012, which is the first transfer window to open after he turns 18 later this year.

The deal is worth around £5.3million, 80 per cent of which goes to Sao Paulo, with rest divided between the player's camp.

Piazon has never played a senior game for Sao Paulo and is not to be confused with his team-mate Lucas, who recently starred alongside Neymar for Brazil's Under-20 side at the South American Youth Championship.

Chelsea have fought off interest from Juve to clinch his signature, after he underwent a medical in London earlier this month.

Piazon is yet to put pen-to-paper as he had to fly to Ecuador to participate in the South American Under-17 Championship.

Sao Paulo vice-president Carlos Augusto de Barros e Silva confirmed the deal was in place, and was done so they could pay for the signing of Luis Fabiano, who they brought back to Brazil last week.

"It is a big deal for the club," he confirmed.

"The value of it is almost the same as that of Luis Fabiano.

"He nearly joined Juventus earlier this year, but now everything has been resolved."

Source: http://www.skysports...6817231,00.html

Anyone got a clue who this kid is?

[dkw]

 rahul, on 16 March 2011 - 04:56 PM, said:

I am not holding my breath. Aren't we all pretty well aware of the last Brazilian midfielder named Lucas who came to the English Premier League?

Although I do se where your coming from, I cant see how anyone cant get excited at the signing of a young Brazilian attacking player.

[Maksimov]

Chelsea... Just like watching Brazil?

[moti9platoon]

http://www.thesun.co...cas-Piazon.html

here as well cant say ive heard of the guy
but why would i being just a mere mortal lol

[moti9platoon]

must remember to read the whole post next time doh

[amART]

Great news, now we can maybe go for his close friend Neymar.

[rahul]

Dont get me wrong. I am excited as I always am when we sign the next etc etc and so on. But the fingers have been burnt so many times with the new Crespos and the new Inzaghis that I am saving my excitement for the time when he makes his first first team appearance.

[Gem]

Wrong topic.

Edited by Gem, 16 March 2011 - 09:10 PM.

[SixThirty]

Chelsea agree deal for Piazon
March 16, 2011
Email Print
By ESPNsoccernet staff
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Sao Paulo starlet Lucas Piazon when he turns 18, in a move that will see him join the Premier League champions in January 2012.


GettyImages
Roman Abramovich: Chelsea owner.
Piazon, dubbed by some in his homeland as the new Kaka, is currently playing for Brazil in the South American Under-17 Championship and the deal is reportedly worth £5.3 million.

The player was also courted by Juve, who appeared to have won the race for the teenager two months ago after he spent a week training with the Italian giants. That sparked erroneous reports he would join them in January next year. Instead, he is set to move to Stamford Bridge in line with FIFA laws after Sao Paulo agreed to sell him.

Sao Paulo vice-president Carlos Augusto de Barros e Silva confirmed the deal was in place, and was done so they could pay for the signing of Luis Fabiano.

"It is a big deal for the club," he confirmed. "The value of it is almost the same as that of Luis Fabiano. He nearly joined Juventus earlier this year, but now everything has been resolved."

Piazon has never played a senior game for Sao Paulo and will sign the deal when he returns from Ecuador next month.

[amART]

There are two Lucas in Brazil




(we signed this)

[BrewCrew]

 amART, on 16 March 2011 - 09:39 PM, said:

There are two Lucas in Brazil




(we signed this)

We did not sign that Lucas. We signed the 17 year old. He actally looks like Kaka. That Lucas is the Lucas that played with Neymar on the U20 team. The Lucas we signed plays for a different Brazil team. Check this link for a picture:

http://www.goal.com/...chelsea-in-2012

Edited by BrewCrew, 16 March 2011 - 09:53 PM.

[gee]

sounds like it's tied up, put it in rumours though as we havnt confirmed it, sounds like a talented player without a stupid price tag like neymar. He's on eurosport 2 now playing for Brazil U17's if anyone is interested.

http://www.skysports...6817231,00.html

Edited by gee, 16 March 2011 - 11:52 PM.

[G-Wrath]

Hever heard of him or seen him play, but I'm glad we are getting them when they are young and cheap(ish).