The Botman Thread - Friday Announcement!

[Tsi]

[Tsi]

The international window makes sense, but is that actually the case? Can't say I know too much about window specifics.

My first thought was there were a few bits to sign off on that cannot be done today but the club felt pressured given the attention put on the announcement so agreed to announce it as "in principle"

This could also be the reason

For both Newcastle United and Lille, the end of June is also the end of their financial years. Thursday the last day of June and final day of the current financial year / season, then Friday is the first day of July and the first day of the next financial year / season.

Safe to think that very likely then, it suited one or both clubs to have this deal in the next financial year. Maybe this was even essential to the deal going ahead?

Full article here

https://www.themag.co.uk/2022/06/sven-b ... le-united/

[lassassinblanc]

Also probably awaiting work permit, brexit has made a simple transfers a little more difficult as you have to wait for approval from the HMRC.

Ifirc Brunos transfer was the same

[Don Sholeone]

The international window makes sense, but is that actually the case? Can't say I know too much about window specifics.

My first thought was there were a few bits to sign off on that cannot be done today but the club felt pressured given the attention put on the announcement so agreed to announce it as "in principle"

This could also be the reason

For both Newcastle United and Lille, the end of June is also the end of their financial years. Thursday the last day of June and final day of the current financial year / season, then Friday is the first day of July and the first day of the next financial year / season.

Safe to think that very likely then, it suited one or both clubs to have this deal in the next financial year. Maybe this was even essential to the deal going ahead?

Full article here

https://www.themag.co.uk/2022/06/sven-b ... le-united/

I did see the French window doesn't open until Friday

[Remember Colo]

Also probably awaiting work permit, brexit has made a simple transfers a little more difficult as you have to wait for approval from the HMRC.

Ifirc Brunos transfer was the same

You obviously know the business while I get my info from reporting, but if I remember correctly, the brexit impacts were going to really inhibit incoming transfers from a lot of less prominent footballing countries. Maybe Canada's uptick in ranking the past couple years has resolved it, but I remember at the time being sad it was going to be so hard to see Canadian footballers play in England.

[Valentino's fast feet]

Whatever the reason for the delay, it means we get a Friday announcement

[gola]

lol friyay!

[lassassinblanc]

Also probably awaiting work permit, brexit has made a simple transfers a little more difficult as you have to wait for approval from the HMRC.

Ifirc Brunos transfer was the same

You obviously know the business while I get my info from reporting, but if I remember correctly, the brexit impacts were going to really inhibit incoming transfers from a lot of less prominent footballing countries. Maybe Canada's uptick in ranking the past couple years has resolved it, but I remember at the time being sad it was going to be so hard to see Canadian footballers play in England.

Rankings would be one part of it, senior appearances another,league they're coming from.

So for example you could have a Canadian (43rd in WR) with 10 caps vs a player let's say from Venezuela (56th) with 50+ caps the Venezuelan would probably get the work permit sooner if they both played in MLS...

[Valentino's fast feet]

Is it odd that this hasn't had an official proper confirmation now? I know the thought is it was to be confirmed after the financial period, and with the international window opening. Both today. Would think it would be fairly swift if everything agreed in principle?

Remy to QPR has given me a complex

[Don Sholeone]

Sven Botman has now completed his move Newcastle United from Lille after a deal to bring the highly-rated defender to St. James’ Park was agreed in principle earlier this week.

The Magpies fought off competition from a host of European sides to secure the signature of the 22-year-old, who has penned a five-year contract with the club having won the Ligue 1 title and the Trophée des Champions during his two seasons in France.

Botman graduated from the famed Academy set-up at Ajax before - following a loan spell with Heerenveen - he joined Lille, where he played in the Champions League and Europa League. He has captained the Netherlands at under-21 level, as well as being called up to the full squad for the first time in November 2020.

The 6ft 4ins left-footed centre-back becomes Eddie Howe's third signing of the summer following the arrival of Matt Targett and Nick Pope earlier this month.

Botman said: "I'm really happy - delighted - and I can't wait to start this new adventure. This is the best day of my life, to sign a contract with Newcastle United. It's a day I've worked hard for and I'm very excited.

"Newcastle had a long-term plan to get to the top, for both me and for the club, and they play in the Premier League which is the best league in Europe. The whole package is just perfect. I'm looking forward now to meeting the fans and also my new team-mates."

The Badhoevedorp-born player completed his medical on Tyneside at the beginning of the week, with the formalities of the deal completed on Friday.

Head coach Eddie Howe said: "I'm delighted Sven is joining us. He is technically very good, physically very good and has a great attitude.

"At 22, he already has solid experience at the top level but he is at a great age to grow with this team. I am looking forward to getting to work with him and seeing him with his new team-mates."

[UlversToon]

Don't you just love a Friday announcement!

Hadn't realised he'd captained the Nether regions at under 21 level.

[Valentino's fast feet]

Nevermind

[Don Sholeone]

Found it interesting that he spoke about being good with his right foot as well as his left, makes me think that he's going to potentially play RCB. He's all but the same height as Burn, those 2 paired at the back with Pope in goal will make opposition corners and long balls pretty pointless

Could be susceptible to pace in behind though. Wouldn't be shocked if another (faster) CB came in.

[Aldridge Prior]

Found it interesting that he spoke about being good with his right foot as well as his left, makes me think that he's going to potentially play RCB. He's all but the same height as Burn, those 2 paired at the back with Pope in goal will make opposition corners and long balls pretty pointless

Could be susceptible to pace in behind though. Wouldn't be shocked if another (faster) CB came in.

Can't say I've watched enough of him but he seems pretty rapid for a tall lad, don't think he's slow by any means.

I've read comments about him being slow to turn but this seems to come from one French journo and has been echoed by other clubs' (Villa/Mackem) fans.

[Don Sholeone]

Found it interesting that he spoke about being good with his right foot as well as his left, makes me think that he's going to potentially play RCB. He's all but the same height as Burn, those 2 paired at the back with Pope in goal will make opposition corners and long balls pretty pointless

Could be susceptible to pace in behind though. Wouldn't be shocked if another (faster) CB came in.

Can't say I've watched enough of him but he seems pretty rapid for a tall lad, don't think he's slow by any means.

I've read comments about him being slow to turn but this seems to come from one French journo and has been echoed by other clubs' (Villa/Mackem) fans.

I think he has enough pace for the PL, I think it's just a case of him adapting to the pace of the league. He's supposed to be great positionally and reads the game well, which would more than make up for any shortcoming in terms of speed.

[bodacious benny]

I’ve never seen him play but supposedly he had a very good game against Chelsea in the champions league last season.

[bodacious benny]

Seen the video of him getting out the people carrier for training - he is a bloody unit!

[Remember Colo]

Seen the video of him getting out the people carrier for training - he is a bloody unit!

They sure included a lot of shirtless footage of him in the promo videos.

[Aldridge Prior]

Seen the video of him getting out the people carrier for training - he is a bloody unit!

They sure included a lot of shirtless footage of him in the promo videos.

[Don Sholeone]

Seen the video of him getting out the people carrier for training - he is a bloody unit!

Just a smidge shorter than Burn but less gangly looking. Excited to see what he can do for us.