Iceman Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Here's an update: http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=549827 Di Santo Looks Forward To Drogba Partnership New Chelsea recruit Franco Di Santo has described the thought of playing alongside Didier Drogba as "something out of another world" as he gets set to leave for London at the end of the week. Chelsea paid £3.4 million to the Chilean club Audax Italiano to secure the services of Di Santo and he is all set to leave his homeland of Argentina to join up with his new team-mates over the weekend. In a good early sign for Chelsea fans, Di Santo laughed off suggestions that the weather would be an issue for him once he makes the move to London. "For me I like the cold and rain, so in that aspect there is no problem. If I want to prevail I must adapt to how it is," he told Olé. He was then asked whether he can believe the speed of his rise of fame, to which he stated that it has come as a major surprise to him to reach so many milestones early in his career. "No, for not all. In the year and a bit I have been playing so much has happened. I played in the Copa Libertadores and I played for the Under-20 national team in the South American tournament in Paraguay. "In just a very short time, I have achieved things that few have. This makes me very happy... It seems like it was just yesterday when, at 14 years old, I went by myself to the other side of the Mountain range (Chile) with this dream." Di Santo was obviously excited about the prospect of moving to Chelsea and linking up with the world-renowned players who are already at the club, whom he hopes to learn from and improve his game. "I have the idea to go to learn. It is going to be a dream for me to be next to Drogba, Kalou, Lampard, Wright-Phillips, Shevchenko and Anelka, that they bought recently. "I am going to watch how they play and if I am called on to be part of the team, I will be prepared to give my maximum and do what I do best. I will fulfil whatever the manager Avram Grant requests of me; that is if I understand it (laughs)." Finally, Di Santo suggested that he will just be privileged to play alongside the likes of Drogba at Chelsea and hopes one day to achieve the same success and be able to give something back to his home town. "I always speak with my father, Jorge. To be in clothes, changing next to Drogba will be something out of another world. I am going to help him tie his laces (laughs). I must become used to being around these players since now they will be my teammates. "I hope to reach those heights, although I have a way to go... I do not wish to disappoint those who have trusted in me, especially the people of Mendoza. I want to help the unemployed where I was born and football in my province," he concluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Surely made up? Who dreams of playing next to and learning off of Kalou and SWP? They're not the first names that ususally pop up during interviews - Drogba, Sheva, Ballack, Maka, and Carvalho are the norm... Still, all good to read, look forward to seeing him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sounds extremely positive. Good interview and the lad seems to have a good sense of humour. If this one turns out to be true then that's your second coup during this transfer window having come up with Ivanovic as well. I look forward to you telling us Iniesta is joining us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian M Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I like the sound of the lad. And after all, lacing up your idol's boots is a time honoured tradition that has led many players to greatness. Why, just look at Trevor Birch and Kevin Keegan... ...oh, wait a minute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Looks like he has been given the No.16 CFC squad number. Admittedly Wilkpedia but it does look likely in this instance: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franco_Di_Santo Here's a little bit of video footage on him: http://www.recontragolazo.com/?p=660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snitrbt25 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Looks like he has been given the No.16 CFC squad number. Admittedly Wilkpedia but it does look likely in this instance: Why is it more likely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 The fact that they have put his squad number in, which IMO is believable. The Belletti transfer broke on that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powely01 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 any news at all?? this was supposed to be all sewn up in december Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHedges Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 any news at all?? this was supposed to be all sewn up in december The Ashley Cole deal was supposed to be done early Jan as well... Give it time, these deals are hard to finish, especially when dealing with South Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Official. Chelsea sign Di Santo. Breaking News on SSN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboola69 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Damn beat me to it. Like the clips of him...very joe cole/zola-esque! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Really hope we also get Dos Santos from Barca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Be interesting to know if he was one of the many names in Arnesen's file of promising youngsters. If he was then it may be enough to quieten down the people who will insist Arnsen is doing nothing until we pick up one of his recommended players and he gets dropped straight into the first team and within two months is heralded as the world's greatest player and ambassador for UNICEF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea FC Champions Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Happy with this, reckon we'll see him in the first team next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts