Dr Tony Xia joins Atalanta
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The Doc has decided to financially ruin another team after conquering the Villa.
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Expect him to call journalists ‘jerknalists’ on twitter when they question his methods (even when the so called jerknalist is proved right) but don’t expect £15m to be spent on Ross McCormack and Steve Bruce to be appointed, even Tony knows that they’re bad business decisions.
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Firstly, Tony has announced that manager Gian Piero Gasperini gets another chance despite faltering last season. Providing there’s no relegation battle then he’ll probably get the entire season in charge however if there’s no top 8 finish then it’s curtains for you Gian Piero.
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As for the squad.
Firstly why are there 109 players in the Atalanta under 20s squad, is this normal?
Secondly there are a whole host of players that are available, however seeing as many other chairmans are managing better teams Dr. Tony acknowledges that they’re probably not going to get sold and many will be instead interested in Atalanta's better players. But just in case…
Joao Schmidt - DM & CM best as AP or DLP – £250,000
Andreas Cornelius – Your perfect Target Man needed to seek that last minute equalizer – only £500,000
Alberto Paloschi - ST Advanced Forward - £1.5m
If you see someone that tickles your fancy in Atalanta under 20s then they’re yours either on loan or on a cheap permanent deal.
Dr Tony also acknowledges that he probably needs to sell in order to buy, so here’s the prices of our best players which he's willing to sell providing he gets an adequate replacement for them.
Andrea Petagna - Target Man or CF - £24m
Josip Illicic - AMC - £29m
Remo Freuler - CM best as an AP - £7m (a bargain may I add)
Etrit Berisha - GK - £15m
However it’s going to take something special to get Alejandro Gomez. £50m+ might persuade me...
The positions I am looking to improve are RWB, CB, CDM and maybe a ST and I’ve spotted some bargains that other clubs are offering however even Dr Tony recognizes the somewhat delicate financial situation Atalanta are heading towards so will look to sell one or two first then buy later.
Message me with offers for any players!