NO BORINI

The Blobster

Prediction Champ
If anyone was hoping to see Fabio Borini re sign for the Swans those hopes have been dashed as he has just signed a contract with a Turkish club I've never heard of.
Perhaps @Jackflash can clue us in on his new club.
 

Jackflash

Midfield General
Staff member
If anyone was hoping to see Fabio Borini re sign for the Swans those hopes have been dashed as he has just signed a contract with a Turkish club I've never heard of.
Perhaps @Jackflash can clue us in on his new club.
Yes, he's made some footballing news out here. he's joined Goztepe, based in Izmir, centre of the quake a few weeks back. Goztepe are a Turkish Super League side. and would appear to be a mid table to top side. they're currently 5th in the league just a few points behind Galatasaray & Fenerbahce. Just built a 20,000+seater state of the art stadium. I'll take a little interest n their games now and inform you guys what we've missed.
 

The Blobster

Prediction Champ
Should have gone for click bait and headed this thread BORINI SIGNS !

Indeed , a wasted opportunity, I wonder why we didn't sign him , wage demands perhaps ?
 

Victoria Swan

Key Player
Maybe we couldn't sign him under the current or impending visa requirements for signing foreign players now UK is leaving the EU. He's not played for his country, right?
 

Jackflash

Midfield General
Staff member
Maybe we couldn't sign him under the current or impending visa requirements for signing foreign players now UK is leaving the EU. He's not played for his country, right?
The press out here have him down as a capped International, capped in the international squad but never played.
 

Victoria Swan

Key Player
The press out here have him down as a capped International, capped in the international squad but never played.
Interesting. I didn't know it could be capped but not played. Does anyone know what the rules are going to be for signing foreign (European) players after Jan 1, 2021?
 

Jackflash

Midfield General
Staff member
@Victoria Swan , It would seem the press out here have it wrong. I've checked and the best I can come up with is.
' To receive a cap a player has to actually make an appearance for the team on the field of play during the game'
Failed to pick up any clarification on FIFA's site. but other sites say as above, which I would think is true.
 

Victoria Swan

Key Player
@Victoria Swan , It would seem the press out here have it wrong. I've checked and the best I can come up with is.
' To receive a cap a player has to actually make an appearance for the team on the field of play during the game'
Failed to pick up any clarification on FIFA's site. but other sites say as above, which I would think is true.
Okay, so if he's not capped for his country how could we sign him after Jan 1st when Europe is just another set of foreign countries? It was already confusing enough about the rules for signing foreign players, after Jan 1st it's going to be incomprehensible!
 

Jackflash

Midfield General
Staff member
Okay, so if he's not capped for his country how could we sign him after Jan 1st when Europe is just another set of foreign countries? It was already confusing enough about the rules for signing foreign players, after Jan 1st it's going to be incomprehensible!
Brexit Rules.
Clubs will not be allowed to sign any Under 18yr olds.
Premier League clubs are restricted to 3 players under the age of 21 in any single window.= 6 per season.
 
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