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Dodo: wants to prove his talent is far from extinct
If you said the word Dodo to me a few weeks ago my first
thoughts would be of the strange looking, extinct flightless bird. I certainly
wouldn't have thought you'd be referring to an Inter target.
Despite
my love for Serie A, I hadn't heard of the Brazilian Dodo before the Roma
youngster became linked with Inter. However, he is now Walter Mazzarri's
second signing of the Summer, so it is only right we learn a little more about
the 22 year old left back.
The
move wasn't to be however, and the proposed transfer to Manchester became
little more than a two week trail at Man Utd's training ground before agreeing
a first refusal deal with Corinthians that would stand until he became 21.
United's decision not to buy him was allegedly because they felt they
didn't need a player of his abilities and position, and the move never came
about, despite the massive hype created by the English club. In December
2010, as Inter we're winning their Club World Cup title, Corinthians
agreed a loan deal for the rest of the season for Dodo with the Brazilian side
Esporte Clube Bahia.
During
his time on loan he made 14 appearances and scored his only club goal of his
career so far. Following his loan spell, the highly rated defender made
his move to Europe by joining AS Roma in the summer of 2012. In his first
season in Italy he made 11 appearances, but last season he became an integral
part of the Roma team that managed to finish 2nd in the league with 20
appearances for the capital club. His inclusion in the team was mainly
thanks to Federico Balzaretti's absence through injury for a large proportion
of the season.
Now
this summer the former target of Manchester United (and allegedly Real Madrid)
has joined the Nerazzurri in a two year loan deal that has cost Inter just €1.2
million, but the club has agreed to a compulsory buyout of a further €7.8
million when Dodo has made his competitive debut for the Nerazzurri. Like
many fans I was struggling to work out the logic of this deal, after all he is
almost certain to make an appearance in his first season, let alone in the two
year loan, so why didn't Inter just buy him out right?
I
believe this is purely down to the finances of the club, Inter and Erick Thohir
aren't stupid, they will realise that if they can delay paying the majority of
Dodo's transfer fee for a few months it will give them time to sell surplus
players to generate funds and also leave a decent pot of money to fund other
transfers during the summer which will require instant payment. In short
this may seem a bizarre thing to agree to, but in reality it makes perfect sense
for the club financially.
So
is Dodo worth the €9 million transfer fee? From what I've read and seen
so far during his time with Inter at Pinzolo I would say definitely. Dodo is a
very strong wide defensive player who loves to tackle or intercept balls, he
will get stuck into aerial battles (even though he is only five foot ten
inches, he is very strong in the air), and with a knack of being able to
hold onto the ball when dribbling down the left wing he will be perfect for
playing killer passes to either Hernanes or Mateo Kovacic in the centre of
midfield. His skills on the ball are very impressive, as you can see in the
video below, and I think he will fit perfectly into Walter Mazzarri's
formations, especially if the Inter coach sticks to his promise of using a four
man defence.In
his recent presentation to the press at the Pinzolo training camp Dodo told
journalists that his greatest attribute is his desire to attack when on the
ball as well as defend when he isn't. This is exactly what we want to see from
our wingbacks, continuing the tradition we have seen over the years with
players from legendary players such as Giacinto Facchetti, Roberto Carlos and
of course Maicon. Can Dodo join this prestigious list of impressive
Nerazzurri wing backs? I am hopeful that with hard work and his passion to take
Inter back to the Champions League, Dodo will finally live up to his huge
potential in the black and blue of FC Internazionale.With
acquisitions like Nemanja vidic and Dodo I am excited for Inter's upcoming
season and optimistic about what they will be able to achieve.Do
you think Dodo can live up to expectations? Will he become our Roberto Carlos?
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