Summer Transfers
06/07/10
Juan Guillermo Cuadrado - Udinese - £8.75M
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Carrington training ground was busy with people rushing around all over. A sence of mystery consumed reporters and staff alike within the complex. Mason had earlier promised that a special someone would be arriving and that his prescence wouldn't dissapoint anyone. Reporters were gathered outside the gates and were eager to find out who this "special" person was.
A blacked out Range Rover appeared and swifly manouvered itself around wandering reporters. The flashes from the cameras were electrifying but still no one got a glimpse of the mystery man. After a few intense minutes one of the Range Rovers door swung open and out appeared the man of the moment.
The reporters again produced another wave of flashes that probably blinded the now recognised ex-Udinese player... Juan Guillermo Cuadrado. After a few moments he was taken by the arm and led into the Carrington complex. The scenes mirrored the arrival of James Beattie last season but this time less negative feedback was given.
Three quarters of an hour passed and the excited journalists nearly wet themselves when they saw Cuadrado exit the building with a home Man Utd shirt on bearing the number 22 on it.
Cuadrado had a good season last season and Man Utd weren't the only team interested, Arsenal, Fiorentina and Schalke were also interested but Mason used his persuasive powers to lure his man.
Mason Said "I am dead pleased to have Juan sign today I think he will have a fantastic career here and at only 22 he has a bright future ahead of him. I believe... no wait I know he will offer great service into the box and his dribbling is almost at world class status. A good day today I'm happy"
20/07/10
Jonathan Dos Santos - Genoa - £4.6M
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Mason had flown to Italy to thrash out a deal with Genoa and their starlet Dos Santos. When he arrived he was embroiled in a huge debate between the club (Genoa) and it's fans. They were demonstrating against selling a player that they felt would give the club a healthy future. Mason wasn't invited to the clubs stadium and instead signed the Former Barcelona star in a nearby hotel.
Mason admitted that he had been "intimidated by the fans behaviour" and was "glad" that Genoa moved the meeting to a "less hostile environment".
Dos Santos beamed as he stated that it was a "dream come true to play in England" and that he "couldn't wait" to join up with his teamates and to face his brother Giovanni Dos Santos (Tottenham) in the Premier League.
02/08/10
Raul Nava - Toluca - £2.7M
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This youngster has been a top priority for the Man Utd manager, he has had his scouts watching him and snapped him up as soon as he could.
05/08/10
Jonas Ramalho - AC Milan - £2.4M
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Rated a top talent by Milan legend Leonardo, They couldn't keep hold of him however as he handed in a transfer request so he could join the Red Devils.
22/08/10
Lorenzo Crisetig - Inter Milan - £2.4M
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Another top talent from Milan, this time though at Inter. He was told he was surplus to requirements at the San Siro so sounded out a come and get me plea to Tobey Mason who happily accepted.
06/07/10
Juan Guillermo Cuadrado - Udinese - £8.75M
View attachment 41398
Carrington training ground was busy with people rushing around all over. A sence of mystery consumed reporters and staff alike within the complex. Mason had earlier promised that a special someone would be arriving and that his prescence wouldn't dissapoint anyone. Reporters were gathered outside the gates and were eager to find out who this "special" person was.
A blacked out Range Rover appeared and swifly manouvered itself around wandering reporters. The flashes from the cameras were electrifying but still no one got a glimpse of the mystery man. After a few intense minutes one of the Range Rovers door swung open and out appeared the man of the moment.
The reporters again produced another wave of flashes that probably blinded the now recognised ex-Udinese player... Juan Guillermo Cuadrado. After a few moments he was taken by the arm and led into the Carrington complex. The scenes mirrored the arrival of James Beattie last season but this time less negative feedback was given.
Three quarters of an hour passed and the excited journalists nearly wet themselves when they saw Cuadrado exit the building with a home Man Utd shirt on bearing the number 22 on it.
Cuadrado had a good season last season and Man Utd weren't the only team interested, Arsenal, Fiorentina and Schalke were also interested but Mason used his persuasive powers to lure his man.
Mason Said "I am dead pleased to have Juan sign today I think he will have a fantastic career here and at only 22 he has a bright future ahead of him. I believe... no wait I know he will offer great service into the box and his dribbling is almost at world class status. A good day today I'm happy"
20/07/10
Jonathan Dos Santos - Genoa - £4.6M
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Mason had flown to Italy to thrash out a deal with Genoa and their starlet Dos Santos. When he arrived he was embroiled in a huge debate between the club (Genoa) and it's fans. They were demonstrating against selling a player that they felt would give the club a healthy future. Mason wasn't invited to the clubs stadium and instead signed the Former Barcelona star in a nearby hotel.
Mason admitted that he had been "intimidated by the fans behaviour" and was "glad" that Genoa moved the meeting to a "less hostile environment".
Dos Santos beamed as he stated that it was a "dream come true to play in England" and that he "couldn't wait" to join up with his teamates and to face his brother Giovanni Dos Santos (Tottenham) in the Premier League.
02/08/10
Raul Nava - Toluca - £2.7M
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This youngster has been a top priority for the Man Utd manager, he has had his scouts watching him and snapped him up as soon as he could.
05/08/10
Jonas Ramalho - AC Milan - £2.4M
View attachment 41402
Rated a top talent by Milan legend Leonardo, They couldn't keep hold of him however as he handed in a transfer request so he could join the Red Devils.
22/08/10
Lorenzo Crisetig - Inter Milan - £2.4M
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Another top talent from Milan, this time though at Inter. He was told he was surplus to requirements at the San Siro so sounded out a come and get me plea to Tobey Mason who happily accepted.