Official - Dejan Lovren Signs

[sotonjoe]

Don't like the Op of this one, so I'm going to post on the other one instead

[LaptopSaint]

Has anyone watched Lyon this past season? In other words, is there anyone on this forum who's actually see him play and can give us a useful opinion rather than spouting bouleshyte.

 

Genuine question.

[OLDER BUT WISER]

On the Daily Mail sight about a week ago...hate it when THEY get things right

[LaptopSaint]

Has anyone watched Lyon this past season? In other words, is there anyone on this forum who's actually seen him play and can give us a useful opinion rather than spouting bouleshyte.

 

Genuine question.

[DG]

Great signing, in the position that needed strengthening the most, and early on too. Promising.

[Dig Dig]

Come on mods, put this monstrosity of a thread down

[K,Billy's supersound]

i'm happy with this signing sounds and looks alot better than hoofiveld and fonte.

[aqbadger]

 

This is now officially the best thread

 

Agreed

[DuncanRG]

Has anyone watched Lyon this past season? In other words, is there anyone on this forum who's actually see him play and can give us a useful opinion rather than spouting bouleshyte.

 

Genuine question.

 

He's gone down the pecking order this season at Lyon and some of their fans are happy to see him leave because they were expecting a world-class player and didn't get one. Some issues about his attitude supposedly as well. But I've seen him in a couple of games for Lyon and Croatia and he looks good. Strong, composed on the ball and a decent height.

[Saint Garrett]

 

This is now officially the best thread

 

Great work T!

[trousers]

@JFBLucas: Enjoyed my first interview with @DejanLovren05 this evening. A great speaker who was clearly delighted to join #SaintsFC. #welcomedejan

 

@JFBLucas: I also spoke to Mauricio Pochettino tonight - look out for that interview on Saints Player next week. #saintsfc #welcomedejan

[SuperMikey]

Maya and Dejan at the back next season

[Crab Lungs]

Has anyone watched Lyon this past season? In other words, is there anyone on this forum who's actually seen him play and can give us a useful opinion rather than spouting bouleshyte.

 

Genuine question.

 

I have, a few times thanks to my betting expeditions, ha. Wasn't that impressed. He's very rash sometimes, but wins a lot in the air and likes to keep the ball on the ground. Not quite a Rio Ferdinand, not quite a Nemanja Vidic. The EPL might be better suited to him, though...

[sfc4prem]

Still think we could do with another CB....

 

Good (I hope, haven't seen him play) signing judging by everything said and recorded!

 

#welcomeDejan

[Dig Dig]

i'm happy with this signing sounds and looks alot better than hoofiveld and fonte.

 

Cheers for the early heads up earlier today

[trousers]

@JFBLucas: "Dejan Lovren" now trending worldwide. I think this signing has made an impact. #welcomedejan #saintsfc http://t.co/5gl3SkN654

[pangy]

Forren/Lovren/Yoshida

 

3 international defenders and with Clyne and Shaw I am getting excited for the new season already

[The Flying Finn]

Trawling through some clips from last season he does have a touch of the Jos clumsiness about him...and he doesn't look lightning quick either.

 

Sent off three times in 26 games. (clips below for those interested)

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNNI3lF51Uc

[fish fingers]

Forren ?

 

I actually forgot about him when i wrote that.

[Chewy]

By far and away the most important aspect of this move is that we signed a defender first, so alpine has much less opportunity to whinge this summer about not having our priorities right.

[itchen_dan]

Lyon have confirmed the move on their site for €10m + €2m in add ons (if im reading it right?)

 

http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=&to=en&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.olweb.fr%2Ffr%2Farticle%2Fcommunique-de-presse-62862.html

[KelvinsRightGlove]

I have, a few times thanks to my betting expeditions, ha. Wasn't that impressed. He's very rash sometimes, but wins a lot in the air and likes to keep the ball on the ground. Not quite a Rio Ferdinand, not quite a Nemanja Vidic. The EPL might be better suited to him, though...

 

At 23, there is still plenty of time for him to improve as a cb.

[KelvinsRightGlove]

By far and away the most important aspect of this move is that we signed a defender first, so alpine has much less opportunity to whinge this summer about not having our priorities right.

 

[SuperSAINT]

Great to get a player in so early.

 

Still think we could do with another CB....

 

It will be quite interesting to see if we still get linked with DC's after this.

[Saint J 77]

Very big clubs had their eye on him.

 

This would be a coup, I reckon.

 

Sounds promising, hopefully he will adapt to the english game quickly and fulfil his potential

[Saint Scott]

Seems my sources were reliable at the start of this week. Hopefully he can become a valuable part of our team. Welcome Dejan!

[goneawol]

Lyon have confirmed the move on their site for €10m + €2m in add ons (if im reading it right?)

 

http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=&to=en&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.olweb.fr%2Ffr%2Farticle%2Fcommunique-de-presse-62862.html

 

I think it's €8m + €2m ?

[Dig Dig]

Seems my sources were reliable at the start of this week. Hopefully he can become a valuable part of our team. Welcome Dejan!

 

Don't think you said anything at the start of the week pal? This one is Glasgow Saints scoop

[trousers]

@DejanLovren05: I'm very happy to announce that I will now play for Southampton. I want to thank the Lyon fans and Lyon for everything. GO SAINTS! #sanitsfc

Edited 14 June, 2013 by trousers

[Saint Charlie]

@DejanLovren05: I'm very happy to announce that I will now play for Southampton. I want to thank the Lyon fans and Lyon for everything.

 

Like how he used the #sanitsfc tag.

[Window Cleaner]

I think it's €8m + €2m ?

 

yes that's how it's being reported in Lyon.

[Saint Scott]

Don't think you said anything at the start of the week pal? This one is Glasgow Saints scoop

 

http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44154-Summer-2013-HCDAJFU-Transfer-thread&p=1710963#post1710963

 

Try reading posts #1968 and #1971

[Olallana]

Other Croatians that´s been playing CB in PL??

 

Bilic, Corluka (even though it´s not his main position), Stimac.....

Maybe missed anyone....?

[Saint_clark]

Don't think you said anything at the start of the week pal? This one is Glasgow Saints scoop

 

You're kidding, right? The fact that Glasgow posted it just proves that someone else said it first, as all he does is repeat rumours worded differently and then claims to be ITK.

[Monk]

The same night Kanye West's new album gets leaked, this transfer activity is the second most popular trend on twitter.

[Crab Lungs]

The same night Kanye West's new album gets leaked, this transfer activity is the second most popular trend on twitter.

 

I didn't see that coming, eh!!!!

[Saint Garrett]

 

Right footed then...

[Batman]

some scousers taking note

 

http://forums.liverpoolfc.com/threads/340042-Lovren-to-Saints

[Saint Scott]

Saints Sign Lovren

 

More to follow...

[100% Saint]

Billy.K how are you ITK three times right not long before they are released publicly. Are you at SMS looking to see who goes in and out or what?

[itchen_dan]

Just for the record, got the thoughts of Mr Nixon:

 

"reluctantnicko: Good age, good size, good pedigree. Can't argue with that."

[SuperSAINT]

some scousers taking note

 

http://forums.liverpoolfc.com/threads/340042-Lovren-to-Saints

 

Had a quick look - Like this one

 

I've been ridiculed a few times the past year for saying Soton will be a top 8 club in the next 5 years' date=' and I stand by it.[/quote']

[saintedwill]

If I had to trust anyone's judgement on an international class centre back, it would be our current manager

[Saint Charlie]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22915566

 

BBC Lovren article says we are working on several other deals.

[SuperSAINT]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22915566

 

BBC Lovren article says we are working on several other deals.

 

Ben Smith as well, Charlie. Wasn't it him who broke the 'Cortese considering his future' news?

[MOSaint]

http://www.liverpool-kop.com/2013/05/lfc-transfer-news-dejan-lovren-confirms-lyon-exit-liverpool-10m.html

 

Seems he wasn't happy at Lyon last season

 

In an explosive interview with Sportske Novosti in April, Lovren laid bare his frustration with Lyon over a variety of issues, including his 'anger' over the way the club handled his recent injury. He scathed:

 

"I'm very unhappy, and everything has gone downhill. I was angry at the club because they made me train with the [tendon] rupture. I should have been out of training 45 days.

 

"I'd be lying if I said I feel comfortable at Lyon. I've lost my passion and joy for training, and I never expected to experience that.

 

"Lyon to do appreciate me, and I want to go. I'll do my best when I get a chance and play, and then we'll sit down and see what happens next"

 

Lyon boss Remi Garde dropped Lovren from the squad for his outburst, and made clear his unhappiness with the Croatian's public criticism. He told ESPN:

 

"Dejan is a young player and he was tricked a little bit. Having said that, you can't go against the club and the institution. I've spoken to him about it, and I cannot sanction what he did."

 

Last week, Lovren's Agent Nikki Vuksan told Calciomercato:

 

"What I can confirm is that many clubs in Europe want him, and if someone wants to make an offer, we will talk to them. With the right offer, he will leave"

[Saint Charlie]

Ben Smith as well, Charlie. Wasn't it him who broke the 'Cortese considering his future' news?

 

Yes, and who did the Pochettino article last season saying we had lined up two players already for this summer.

[Turkish]

*puts away 'why won't anyone sign for Southampton' t-shirts until this time next year *

[Dig Dig]

http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44154-Summer-2013-HCDAJFU-Transfer-thread&p=1710963#post1710963

 

Try reading posts #1968 and #1971

 

Been edited from their originals mate.

[Pamplemousse]

Had a quick look - Like this one

 

Same guy says this

 

I mean a consistant top 8 club, and perhaps even better after that. They have a good stadium, decent fans, enough money, and an excellent academy