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Alfa Semedo

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by craigtheceltic, Jun 19, 2022.

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  1. craigtheceltic

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    From Portuguese media, linked to Alfa Semedo, this is probably the nail in the coffin of Souza, sounds like we are moving on.

    I note he’s come through Benfica, no doubt Jota would know him, so I don’t think it would be hard to convince him. He just signed last season at Vit. Guimaraes for €1.5m and is contracted until June 2026.


    CELTIC READY TO TAKE ALFA SEMEDO
    Vitória de Guimarães - 07:00
    By Eduardo Pedrosa Marques



    Alpha Semedo can leave Victory in this closed. There are several clubs interested in signing the 24-year-old defensive midfielder, with Celtic on the front line.
     
  2. jambo_cfc

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    Looks ideal , played champions league and scored for benfica , played around 70 games in the championship albeit not for top teams (at the time) stengths are tackling , dribbling ,aerial, long shots . Looks to press high so could be really good. Wouldnt be against this, think we will see mcgregor push forward one whichever DMC we sign will play
     
  3. craigtheceltic

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    @Luz1904 might be able to give us a good rundown.
     
  4. Skelleto

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    Wouldn’t be against this


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  5. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Targeting the Portuguese and South American leagues/players.

    Keep it coming pls
     
  6. jambo_cfc

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    Got a feeling this week we may see jota , barnebai , siegrest and one other sign before players return for pre season so maybe this guy.
     
  7. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Good solid player, maybe the other Brazilian lad we are linked with is a no goer and this lad is another option.

    He done ok at Benfica but others where clearly better at the time and he was sold.

    Been solid for Guimarães, is prone to the odd mistake at times.

    50/50 on this cause it’s going to be a massive step up for him playing for us week in and week out.
     
  9. PaddyJamieson

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    Portuguese league isn't really the best standard outside the top 4 or 5 teams. Not sure about this at all.
     
  10. Gazzi79

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    Really keen on Souza cos he's 10x better than this fella. Gutted!

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  11. DonnyCelt

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    Would prefer Souza but I don't think we are going to get him.
     
  12. themouth1888

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    Another cheap option in a position we really need top quality in. We need to remember we are in the champions league. We can't be going after anymore Sorro's of this world. Spend the * money on the other boy
     
  13. Gazzi79

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    Yeah that's what I'm saying. Souza is definitely what we need not this lad.

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  14. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Meh.

    Not saying that just because I'd much rather Souza but I think in general we could do better on paper.

    He was loaned to Reading last season, left Benfica for Nottingham Forest..
     
  15. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    His last year was not that good. Vitória paid 1.5M€ for 50% of his economic rights (which is a considerable investment) but I would say his return to Portugal was underwhelming.

    He had a decent career before that and for some months he even was seen as a prospective starter for Benfica. Did a decent pre-season with us but was never able to get to the next level. Decent speed, covers a good amount of meters and is not a technical prodigy but can certainly play football. Was more of a box to box that a defensive midfielder when he played for us. In the Championship he even played some games as an offensive mid ("10"). Can play as a 6/8/10.

    Risky bet but can be decent. I would say he is a bit raw. Lacks positioning / concentration sometimes. Possibly because he only arrived in Europe when he was 16 and his youth development/training was not top notch.

    Will always remember him for this goal against AEK in the Champions league group stage:
     
  17. McChiellini..

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    Only a short video but an emphatic no for me..

    Don't know what kinda reel that was haha but for 6 foot 2 he's getting bullied out the way by wee guy's in la liga about 3 time's in this..

    Can do miles better. Souza * all over him..
     
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  18. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    A no from me I think.
     
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  19. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Souza is in the Belgian League.

    What league they play in really doesn’t matter.
     
  20. CFC.1

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    Had to be a good strike to beat Big Barky
     
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