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Bruno Uvini signs for Spurs

Discussion in 'Tottenham Hotspur' started by deedub93, Feb 14, 2012.

  1. deedub93

    deedub93 Well-Known Member

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    From wiki:

    Full name Bruno Uvini Bortolança
    Date of birth June 3, 1991 (age 20)
    Place of birth Capivari, Brazil
    Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in)
    Playing position Centre back
    Club information
    Current club Tottenham Hotspur (on loan from São Paulo)
    Youth career
    2005–2007 PAEC
    2007–2010 São Paulo
    Senior career*
    Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
    2010РṢo Paulo 8 (0)
    2012 → Tottenham Hotspur (loan) 0 (0)
    National team‡
    2011– Brazil U20 13 (0)
    * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 December 2011.
    † Appearances (Goals).
    ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 5 December 2011
     
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    A long term replacement for King perhaps?
     
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  4. deedub93

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    One for the future then. I didn't know that we could make signings outside of the transfer window.
     
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    How is this possible out of the window lads? I still don't quite get it.
     
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  6. Moorpheus19

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    It's a loan deal - aren't the rules for that different?
     
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    Loans are ok I think, and players from other leagues around the world. I think that's the case. If not someone will put me right.
     
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    He's gone temp to perm which is a success for our scouting team along with many other successes of recent times. Get in you Spurs!
     
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    Unconvinced by a lot of Brazilian defenders. Gilberto <yikes> . Anyone remember that Rodrigo Defendi chap we had 5/6 years ago?
     
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    I suspect this is a 'non-playing loan' as far as Prem football goes this season.

    My understanding is that it's all about preparing him to play next season, that if he impresses in trials he will then sign permanently.
     
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    We're a different kettle of fish nowadays surely?
     
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    Sounds like we're just getting a closer look at him, see how he takes to life here and within the setup at Spurs. Obviously looking at options for maybe 2 years time. Gallas and King will need replacing and better to bed in a player now at minimal cost. If it works out then good, if not then not much money wasted and we can go out and buy one. Caulker, Kaboom, Dawson and A N Other for the start of the 2013-14 season......
     
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    The South American window is open at different times, due to the various seasons starting in late January and finishing in October - however, so there isn't an unfair advantage, players signed by European-based teams are able to sign players in the window, but not play them until the next European window opens (which was the case with Sandro, who was signed in mid-March)

    As a few posters have already said, it's a loan where he'll be training with the squad and generally acclimatising for the next three months, then the deal will become permanent once the summer window opens.
     
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    I think that the timing here is very sensible.
    How often do you see a player from another continent join a squad and struggle miserably for months, while they try to adjust on a variety of different levels?
    This allows him time to learn the language, adjust to the climate, settle in to his new home and get used to a new routine, without the pressure of having to perform in the team.
    He'll get time in reserve games and possibly friendlies, too.

    Sandro had an intelligent approach to joining up, learning the language before he joined and preparing himself for a totally different experience.
    Hopefully he'll be able to pass on some tips to Uvini.
     
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    Bruno Uvini....sounds like a noise you'd expect from Vic Reeves.
     
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    Cheers HBIC. - initially, I didn't realise he was just a loan signing who'd only be training. PNP's right, the timing on this is great. fingers crossed he'll be a decent player; i'm sure sandro will have been consulted about him.
     
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    On the other hand, brace yourselves for another Khumalo.
     
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    Dier Hard G'day mate!

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    <laugh> Woohoo!
     
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  20. PowerSpurs

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    How does he qualify for a work permit?
    I though he had to be an established international....
     
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