Koo Ja-Cheol @ VFL Wolfsburg 2013-2014 [R]

takeuchi · Jan 10, 2014

skimmilk said: ↑

Hecking went out of his way to give Koo a handshake
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i have to admit, he doesn't look too happy. i'm also inclined to believe Diego & Koo are poor together. two players who need consistent touches of the ball just isn't working out. both looked better with Arnold...

as for Naldo.. he's an older version of David Luiz.

skimmilk · Jan 10, 2014

takeuchi said: ↑

i have to admit, he doesn't look too happy. i'm also inclined to believe Diego & Koo are poor together. two players who need consistent touches of the ball just isn't working out. both looked better with Arnold...
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I'd not read tooo much into Koo's expression... could just be tired.

But Koo + Diego are really a bad combo for sure. That said, not sure how many players with which Diego could mix well with.

skimmilk · Jan 11, 2014

KDB deal about to close. Diego set to stay saying with no atletico madrid interest (May presign Brazilian move for next season)

http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/...eal-steht-vor-dem-abschluss.html#omsmtwkicker

wetcrispy · Jan 11, 2014

KDB deal done for €22m. great business for chelsea, €15m profit.

zdrstvte · Jan 11, 2014

mr. sir said: ↑

KDB deal done for €22m. great business for chelsea, €15m profit.
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Finally. Koo can get out now.

takeuchi · Jan 11, 2014

mr. sir said: ↑

KDB deal done for €22m. great business for chelsea, €15m profit.
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22m?? wow.. KDB is good but he isn't worth that..

Chingoo · Jan 11, 2014

takeuchi · Jan 11, 2014

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too bad they are still negotiating

http://www.wolfs-blog.de/2014/01/11/de-bruyne-wechsel-in-den-nachsten-tagen-fix/

Negotiations between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Chelsea in terms of De-Bruyne exchange progressing further.
interest of Wolfsburg is confirmed for a long time and want a decision de Bruynes for VfL Wolfsburg switch also. Yesterday, the last stone now tipped in poker to the players: Chelsea gives green light for the change. This was Chelsea manager Mourinho confirmed at a press conference yesterday:
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skimmilk · Jan 11, 2014

takeuchi said: ↑

too bad they are still negotiating

http://www.wolfs-blog.de/2014/01/11/de-bruyne-wechsel-in-den-nachsten-tagen-fix/
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if chelsea gave the ok, then the hard part (fee) is done. given that KDB's agent has already been talking to wolfsburg, I imagine its just gathering press and the like.

takeuchi · Jan 11, 2014

skimmilk said: ↑

if chelsea gave the ok, then the hard part (fee) is done. given that KDB's agent has already been talking to wolfsburg, I imagine its just gathering press and the like.
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still working on the hard part.

TheRealSky · Jan 12, 2014

I agree that Diego and Koo don't form the strongest partnership.

But I also find it a bit disappointing that Koo has slowly, but steadily developed into a ball-dominant midfielder. He was once capable of playing all three positions across central midfield (defensive midfielder, shuttler between DM and AM and attacking midfielder), but he's now seemingly pigeonholed into a ball-playing midfielder who is no longer very effective without the ball. Granted, he can play both advanced and deep, but only about 3 years ago, I thought he would be more well-rounded midfielder by now. I was wrong.

zdrstvte · Jan 12, 2014

TheRealSky said: ↑

I agree that Diego and Koo don't form the strongest partnership.

But I also find it a bit disappointing that Koo has slowly, but steadily developed into a ball-dominant midfielder. He was once capable of playing all three positions across central midfield (defensive midfielder, shuttler between DM and AM and attacking midfielder), but he's now seemingly pigeonholed into a ball-playing midfielder who is no longer very effective without the ball. Granted, he can play both advanced and deep, but only about 3 years ago, I thought he would be more well-rounded midfielder by now. I was wrong.
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True he started off as a DM at Jeju, he was never that impressive until he became a more attacking midfielder. He was never well-suited as a defensive midfielder.

takeuchi · Jan 12, 2014

well, now it is more or less done. 22 mil euro for KDB ....

http://www.waz-online.de/Wolfsburg/WAZ-Sport/VfL-Wolfsburg/Fuer-22-Millionen-De-Bruyne-kommt

For 22 million: De Bruyne takes
Now get the VfL his desire player! The poker for Kevin De Bruyne was yesterday evening just before completion. It is possible that the change of the Belgian international's will be officially announced today. The agreement between the Wolfsburg Bundesliga soccer team and Chelsea should also be included in addition to a fee of 22 million euros a special look-up clause.
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and Diego is expected to sign a pre-contract with Santos

http://www.waz-online.de/Wolfsburg/WAZ-Sport/VfL-Wolfsburg/Diego-Im-Sand-denkt-er-an-Santos

Diego: In the sand he thinks of Santos
In early February gets Diego from VfL a sign if his contract expiring in the summer is prolonged. The playmaker of the Wolfsburg-Bundesliga is ready for a No to immediately sign with a new club. And that would then probably FC Santos.

The President of the Brazilian cult clubs had already divulged that Diego returns to his roots from summer.Fix this is not, but Diego confirms the tendency: "Yes, it is possible. Santos has made an official offer. It all depends on what options I have as well, but the football in Brazil has developed very well and I have a special relationship with Santos. "
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takeuchi · Jan 14, 2014

http://www.waz-online.de/Wolfsburg/...-Bruyne-Wer-fliegt-jetzt-aus-der-VfL-Stammelf

Recently had coaches and managers with the goal threat of winger Ivan Perisic and Daniel Caligiuri not satisfied. Of the two, only one would have played anyway, and now they could both end up on the bench. But the regular place of Maxi Arnold is in danger. Hecking tested it again recently on the defensive central position - for him not to have to take out the Elf?

What impact does De Bruyne on the squad? Diego probably remains until summer. Short term is only one conceivable: The new addition can be reflected on a leave of Ja-Cheol Koo again. The South Koreans want to Mainz, the prepared now an official attempt at VfL. Allofs said recently that he had his mind games in the event of a request for Koo. However, coach Dieter Hecking was not willing to relinquish Koo - yet.
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skimmilk · Jan 15, 2014

I wonder if Hecking + Allofs are tired of answering about Koo. Perhaps recycled as I believe that Wolfsburg just arrived in China but timestamp is today :S

Ja-Cheol Koo seems already to have few chances . With the commitment of de Bruyne, the prospects of the South Korean fall further. So far Hecking did not want Koo to leave. And now?

"I spoke to him again. I think Ja-Cheol Koo for a good player to face our squad is very good, "the coach continued sees no reason to leave the midfielder. But: "If Kevin should switch to us, we might re-evaluate the situation again," says Hecking. That's it: the little word, if '.
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http://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.d...muessen-um-ihre-plaetze-bangen-id1301052.html

Chingoo · Jan 15, 2014

skimmilk · Jan 15, 2014

Thats some diehard fans right there.

takeuchi · Jan 15, 2014

bah, paid content..

http://www.waz-online.de/Wolfsburg/WAZ-Sport/VfL-Wolfsburg/Warum-Koo-auf-De-Bruyne-wartet

Why Koo ready to de Bruyne
The Wolves waits for Kevin De Bruyne - which also makes Ja-Cheol Koo. And in the hope that he may switch to Mainz. Yesterday nourished Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking this plan by the South Korean.

His departure is getting closer: VfL appears after the signing of De Bruyne now but to be willing to let go of Koo (left).
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skimmilk · Jan 15, 2014

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bah, paid content..
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Its a hits per month thing. There are a bunch of sites which have the same content (easiest being I think the Wolfsburg nach something or other) work around the limit

skimmilk · Jan 16, 2014

No koo in friendly.

Die Startelf für den heutigen Test: Benaglio - Träsch, Naldo, Lopes, Schäfer - Medojevic, Malanda - Caligiuri, Arnold - Kutschke, Olic #VfL
— VfL Wolfsburg (@VfL_Wolfsburg) January 16, 2014

46´ So spielt der #VfL in der zweiten HZ: Grün - Träsch, Sprenger, Klose, Rodriguez - Knoche, Luiz Gustavo - Evseev, Diego, Perisic - Dost.
— VfL Wolfsburg (@VfL_Wolfsburg) January 16, 2014

Hodori · Jan 16, 2014

skimmilk said: ↑

No koo in friendly.

Die Startelf für den heutigen Test: Benaglio - Träsch, Naldo, Lopes, Schäfer - Medojevic, Malanda - Caligiuri, Arnold - Kutschke, Olic #VfL
— VfL Wolfsburg (@VfL_Wolfsburg) January 16, 2014

46´ So spielt der #VfL in der zweiten HZ: Grün - Träsch, Sprenger, Klose, Rodriguez - Knoche, Luiz Gustavo - Evseev, Diego, Perisic - Dost.
— VfL Wolfsburg (@VfL_Wolfsburg) January 16, 2014

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Awesome. Hopefully this means he's moving within the week or two.

skimmilk · Jan 16, 2014

Didn't appear to go in based on Wolfsburg's very intermittent tweets. I imagine its when and not if Koo goes to Mainz when considering Ji move. Unfortunately, I think they're in china for a few more days so not immediate.

EDIT: They fly back Friday (I'm unclear on which time zone) so hopefully we get some good news this weekend.

takeuchi · Jan 16, 2014

http://www.allgemeine-zeitung.de/sp...t-liegt-bei-fuenf-millionen-euro_13788839.htm

Mainz 05 would grab for Koo deep into their pockets. "This player has his price," confirms Hecking. The market value is around five million euros, a sum which have never been issued in Mainz for a newcomer. In addition, Koo is likely to be a handsome annual salary used to. As quickly comes together a package that would be tough to tackle for Mainz 05.
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takeuchi · Jan 16, 2014

from kicker, possible 4m euro switch to Mainz

Today, 15:42 clock
Koo for four million euros to Mainz?
VfL Wolfsburg
1 FSV Mainz 05

Is the commitment of Kevin de Bruyne without a hitch, should Koo Ja-Cheol (24) cancel his tents in Wolfsburg. The South Korean is facing a move to Mainz. The 4-0 friendly match victory over Qingdao in China Zhongnan Koo was not used today in order not to jeopardize a possible change. "We're very sorry if he leaves us., We see his skills, but he's just not as happy as he should be., If we derive a corresponding price, then we do it," said manager Klaus Allofs. Talking is a transfer fee of four million euros.
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skimmilk · Jan 16, 2014

takeuchi said: ↑

from kicker, possible 4m euro switch to Mainz
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I imagine 4M would still be a record for mainz?