Adriano refutes loan rumours

This is silly - he knows Inter will not sell him now, mainly coz no one will be willing to cough up his current valuation of £23M.

So what is he and his agent trying to pull here? In the first 2 games of the season, he could not even make the Inter bench, does he not get the message??

Adriano refutes loan rumours
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Despite reports in the Italian Press, unsettled Inter enigma Adriano is not set for a loan deal, according to his agent. L’Imperatore’s chances of securing first-team football with the Nerazzurri look slim after the arrival of Honduran star David Suazo in the summer.

The Brazilian is now considered fifth choice striker by many and had to watch the reigning champions’ season opener against Udinese from the stands, having not even been handed a place in the bench. It had been suggested that Adriano may return to old club Parma on loan to kickstart his career and there was also alleged interest from English sides Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle.

But now it appears that the volatile hitman would rather bide his time at the San Siro and secure a permanent move in January. “Either he will stay at Inter or he would rather be sold outright,” Gilmar Rinaldi revealed. “We spoke a lot on Sunday and decided to take a night to think before we discuss things. One thing is certain – the idea of a loan surprised us both.”

£23m for Adriano. Madness, no one in their right mind will pay that, I would be annoyed if we even paid half of that fee.

You would think it would be better for him to move, even on loan, and stick himself in the shop window!

I agree. But his potential is so high that if he produces 1 year of his previous form, there will be buyers willing to pay more than that... thats why it will be silly for Inter to sell him now. Best to loan him and sell him after he hits form.

Cesc wrote:£23m for Adriano. Madness, no one in their right mind will pay that, I would be annoyed if we even paid half of that fee.

bluenine wrote:I agree. But his potential is so high that if he produces 1 year of his previous form, there will be buyers willing to pay more than that... thats why it will be silly for Inter to sell him now. Best to loan him and sell him after he hits form.

They guy just needs games to get him get him back in the shop window for suitors. I suppose Inter need to find the right club for him to do that.

bluenine wrote:I agree. But his potential is so high that if he produces 1 year of his previous form, there will be buyers willing to pay more than that... thats why it will be silly for Inter to sell him now. Best to loan him and sell him after he hits form.

Cesc wrote:£23m for Adriano. Madness, no one in their right mind will pay that, I would be annoyed if we even paid half of that fee.

that's a big IF, Bluenine.

there are just players out there that are entirely out of favour in general. Kluivert had become one of them as well. Amazing potential, but too inconsistent. Riquelme even seems to be suffering from it now and he isn't even that inconsistent.
Cassano was one as well and only a Real Madrid buy-him-and-we'll-see attitude got him anywhere. I suggest you try the Spanish capital if you want to sell him at any point.

You got it the other way round... Cassano was doing just fine at Roma, and the Real move has almost killed his career. At Roma, Cassano was very good all the years, except the 6 months where he was not played only due to contractual reasons.

And potential wise, Adriano > Cassano. I think people here have short memories, Adriano at his best was very drogba-isque, with better ball control and a more powerful shot. He was literally one of the most lethal strikers in the world. His problems are related to lifestyle/attitude, and a change in environment can do him wonders.

toon h wrote:

bluenine wrote:I agree. But his potential is so high that if he produces 1 year of his previous form, there will be buyers willing to pay more than that... thats why it will be silly for Inter to sell him now. Best to loan him and sell him after he hits form.

Cesc wrote:£23m for Adriano. Madness, no one in their right mind will pay that, I would be annoyed if we even paid half of that fee.

that's a big IF, Bluenine.

there are just players out there that are entirely out of favour in general. Kluivert had become one of them as well. Amazing potential, but too inconsistent. Riquelme even seems to be suffering from it now and he isn't even that inconsistent.
Cassano was one as well and only a Real Madrid buy-him-and-we'll-see attitude got him anywhere. I suggest you try the Spanish capital if you want to sell him at any point.

@ bluenine

What would you class Adriano's best season so far in Serie A?

I think Milan should/will make a bid.

I don't think Inter will sell Adriano to us, but I think we have the right environment for players to express their potential.

IMO its 2003-04, half at Fiorentina and half at Inter... the next season probably had more goals from him, but that was just a conformation of what he could do... the 2003-04 season had some really spectacular goals, and great consistancy.

Batman wrote:@ bluenine

What would you class Adriano's best season so far in Serie A?

Lyon should buy him. They have the money for the transfer, but not necessary for the salary.

He should go somewhere where there isn't a nightclub around for 30 miles.

Adriano is an absolute c**t.

Inter should play Ibra and Crespo, that is one of the best partnerships in Europe

23 m , something around 10 m and people might me interested.