Quote Originally Posted by BlueArmy 86 View Post
I don't agree with the 'relegation bad for his CV' argument comment either. He's joined Sheff United, Venezia and Spezia, they mjst have been among the favourites for relegation. He will probably learn more from those experiences than finishing mid table.

He's still 22 which is young for his position. Some top CB's & DM's were relatively unheard of at that age,
Spezia had been in Serie A for 3 seasons, relegated the year he joined them.

Same for Sheffield United.

Venezia two seasons in Serie A, relegated the year he joined them.

They may not have been the best clubs to join but that doesnt mean they were favourites for relegation either.

You also have to ask why are these clubs the best option when hes supposedly one of the "brightest young talents in Europe" or so WB keeps telling us.