Ibrahim Afellay

[Barcaman]

Its not his adaptation to the style Im being conservative about. Its the overall level of play in the Primera Division that will be challenging for him in the first matches. Also training isnt the same as actual matches. It is very important for new players to leave a good impression in the first minutes they get. All eyes will be on him and its difficult to change a negative opinion. Especially in countries where the media is all over the players.



He is a little bit of both. Great 1-on-1 passingskills using his speed, but also very technical in small spaces.

That will be a challenge. I guess he has a tough battle ahead and he will have to roll up his sleeves and work hard if he wants to succeed. His technical skills and versatility are good but in the end it´s his mentality that will prove a key factor. "Average" player like Keita made it here because he is a hard worker, offers us something different and is content to sit on the bench. If there´s a possibility the Malian would be a great tutor for Afellay. Both speak French, no?

 

[Daemul]

Yeah, they both speak French, so Afellay has someone to talk to.

 

[gingerless]

correct me if i'm wrong but how did psv agree to give away their best player for 3m?

 

[FCBarca]

correct me if i'm wrong but how did psv agree to give away their best player for 3m?

Expiring contract, he refused to renew and an agreement to sell him in the summer failed ultimately

 

[BartR]

Here's a great video about Afellay, most recent video about him with a lot of skills which are not in any other video (expecially the skill against Brondby, in the video at 1:25).

Click!

 

[Butaan4barca]

Here's a great video about Afellay, most recent video about him with a lot of skills which are not in any other video (expecially the skill against Brondby, in the video at 1:25).

Click!

nice...

 

[Silver]

Hes already great class.
But if he works hard he can become a World class player. hes only 24 so still can book lot of progress.

 

[Daemul]

He will be World Class by the end of next season, actually maybe even after he scores against Arsenal.

 

[Peerd]

He will be World Class by the end of next season, actually maybe even after he scores against Arsenal.

You sure have a Afellay fetish don't ya?

He'll have his debut in the copa I reckon

 

[Daemul]

You sure have a Afellay fetish don't ya?

He'll have his debut in the copa I reckon

Of course, hes my fave player in the club

Yeah, he'll play in the Copa

 

[kiki#8]

I had this dream yesterday in which afellay scored screamer for 0-1. Game ended 1-1 and Barca go through in next round :flagvl8:

 

[Aryagorn]

I had this dream yesterday in which afellay scored screamer for 0-1. Game ended 1-1 and Barca go through in next round :flagvl8:

Dont worry, that would happen in the CL semi-final

 

[barcamike12]

will he start in bilbao

 

[Mocro]

I just had to post #667...so that Afellay wouldnt have to see his topic go into 2011 with final post 666. That wouldnt be a good omen.

Edit: Here is a vid that the management made of Afellays transfer.


Happy new year! I hope Barca will win the Champions League and become Spanish champions again.

 

[kiki#8]

Dont worry, that would happen in the CL semi-final

I forgot to mention, the game was against athletic in copa