Rumor: Alen Stevanovic on loan to Toronto from Torino

It looks like it's true: ... Translation Courtesy Of www.freetranslation.com Not the greatest translations, However It gives you an Idea.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alen_Stevanovi%C4%87

http://www.calciomercato.it/news/112298/Mercato-Torino-e-Inter-Stevanovic-verso-Toronto.html

Market Turin and Inter, Stevanovic verse Toronto

The young midfielder offensive Serbian should be turned in loan in the MLS




http://twitter.com/alexfan590

http://www.goal.com/it/news/5/serie...-e-scattato-il-tutti-contro-tutti-e-cairo-non


http://www.fcinternews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=41667

 

Could be some fire behind the rumour:

http://www.fichajes.net/noticias/toronto-en-busca-de-minutos-20110316.html

http://www.fcinternews.it/?action=read&idnotizia=41667

http://www.goal.com/it/news/5/serie...-e-scattato-il-tutti-contro-tutti-e-cairo-non

Using my semi-knowledge of Italian and "Spanish Translation for Dummies" (aka Google Translate), seems that the youngster is co-owned by Inter and Torino. He isn't getting minutes in Torino and (I think) the claim was a change in manager hasn't helped his cause, so the feeling is "Why not go to North America and get some playing time?". The FCInternews headline translates to roughly "Credible rumour".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alen_Stevanovi%C4%87

Young Serbian midfielder with upside. Unfortunately, a midfielder - not a back or striker.

Edit: Curses! Beaten by TFCMANU

 

I'm sold! Playoffs for sure! Seriously...still no other real fullback? Tfc needs a left .

 

man this is great!! Alen will grab the middle and DeRo should move out left WHERE HE SHOULD BE.

DeRo Gordon? Martina
Stevanovic
JDG Sturgis/Bouchiba/Zavarise
Yourasovsky Attakora Cann Gargan



With an addition of a left back and Omphroy stepping up soon to take out Gargan, that is a solid team...

 

it's the same thing a week before every season...a crowded midfield with spotty back and front lines.

 

Assume he would be a replaceman for LaBrocca if indeed this rumor is true

 

its also the same every season...long pre season to put together a gelled squad that can play with each other...then instead, weeks before the season starts..flurry of activity with names and players signed and stuff....no cohesion coming into the regular season.

 

It's a bit different this year - these guys have all been playing together for nearly two months now. The chemistry should be there - it's just the paperwork that's been later. The Stevanovic thing (should it be more than a rumour) would take time due to co-ownership between Inter and Torino

 

Good news. I have a good feeling about this guy.

 

Any follow up news on this? I mean first kick is tomorrow........

 

Latest addition to rumour:

http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/inter/?action=read&idnet=ZmNpbnRlcm5ld3MuaXQtNDE4Mzk

(Use translating program of choice)

Near the end of the article, the author says the process will start in tandem with Inter and Torino next week and is expected to wrap up quickly.

Really hope this is more than a rumour.

 

Really hoping this happens.

 

I wonder how much of this has to do with Aron Winter's experience coaching young players and perhaps his reputation as well.

 

poor TFC and its severely patient fans-- always 'sucking wind', never really able to catch up

 

Announcement could come tomorrow.

 

http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2011/03/toronto-fc-signs-stefanovic-and-plata

 

That good to hear, give us other attacking options. I am looking forward to seeing Plata come off the bench and give us some pace when needed.

 

So do we have this stevanovic guy on loan or do we own his rights. In other words, how long is he here? wasn't mentioned in the article.

 

I've heard it was a 6 month loan.

 

I like the move. Saw the clip, this kid showed some aggression near the end when he was ready to brawl, that aggression will come in handy in MLS. Stevanovic is a great piece that will help this club short term until it is time to gather other reinforcements for the long haul. He will also do great for the league's rep, as he is known as a prospect (not a retiring player..) in europe playing at a respectable level.

Best case scenario, this kid comes over with a good attitude and becomes one of the offensive guns on our team while adding creativity we currently lack. He should gain confidence in a weaker league. And when he ends his loan with good will there will be statements on how competitive MLS is and that it was still a challenge for him, and when he heads over to europe he will do well, basically exemplifying the high level of soccer being player in North America.

Ever better scenario he fits in great and loves it soo much that he convinces higher European powers to let him stay in Toronto. Not very likely...

But he will fit in just nicely

 

that video shows some skill. This cant hurt and i think he may be a good link between Dero and Santos up front for some good service.

 

He looked good in his cameo over the weekend.