SORRY FOR NOT BEING THERE FOR YOU EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY. Sheesh, you lot are so needy when the transfer window is open. I was gone, like, 2 days.
Anyway, I’ve been well and truly talked off the ledge about the Edu moves and I’m now VERY excited about what the summer can bring.
Firstly, I was told that the idea of having scouts in 50 countries is a shitty old school idea that offers very little value to the club. The thinking is that Edu has a few centralised scouts that he trusts in London, the analysts lean on elite technology to pick out players, if the brain trust likes the players, then the club invests in watching them in the flesh.
That’s the loose process. The watch out on this is Arsenal has always been a tech-forward club, they just haven’t used it properly. Jason Rosenfeld of StatDNA recently quit to go to FIFA, he’s a world-class data nerd, if he thought he was getting job satisfaction at Arsenal, he’d still be here. The idea that Edu has had some sort of visionary eureka moment that the future of football is ACTUALLY about data is off the mark, we had that ability in 2013, the question is… can Edu unlock the power of metadata with the people he has left at the club? Or is it just a nice media soundbite?
All indicators suggest no at the moment, but if we’re cool with pretending Kia and the super-agents were just a phase while he focused on a youth system for a year, then I’m game to SHUT UP AND BACK EDU. I’m sure he’ll be thrilled a nobody blogger is giving him permission to do his job.
I’m also slapping myself into getting excited about Willian. Like, what’s the point in not enjoying a new signing? I quite like all the data stories that are doing the rounds in the papers. Yes, yes, I remember when everyone thought Emery was a genius last season for signing Luiz because he played penetrating balls from deep, but this signing is different because there’s no baggage, bar the agent.
The wages seem to land on the lower end of the scale at £100k a week, though The Mirror had £150k a week. I can live with £100k, that’s good value. A lot of the papers seem to indicate that the expectation is Willian will be moved to the middle as an attacking #8, or a more modern #10. Willian played there when he was at Shakhtar, Arteta is hoping to reacquaint him with his 2012 game. A #10 position might give him a little more longevity as well because the role isn’t quite as dependent on pace.
Also, if we’re playing Saka at #10 in training, maybe the succession plan post-Willian is to have the left-back pick up that role. I could live with that. We’re also keeping ESR at the club next season, he can play in those pockets as well, so the future is youth however we cut it.
It was interesting to read Julian Nagelsmann talk about blending youth and experience in his interview with Rapha Honigstein.
“There are players who make teams better actively, through their performances, and those who do that but also improve the team passively, if you will, through the force of their personality and their character. Buying such a player wouldn’t fit into the RB concept 110 per cent but he could improve us as a group, with all these young guns. He wouldn’t be an investment in the classic sense, but would offset that with the positive effects he would have on the development of others.”
Willian is certainly a top professional with a winning attitude. Probably a good foil for the kids who will be looking to takeover.
The transfer stories haven’t really progressed. I’m hoping that our #1 target is keeping quiet because he’s still in the Champions League playing for Atleti whilst doing TikTok dances.
There’s an Instagram Story doing the rounds that shows Willy Auba and his family having an Arsenal party, one would hope in the name of the new mega-deal their main breadwinner has just signed. That really would cap a good end to the season.
… and that’s why I’m excited. Frank Lampard finished in the Champions League, but the loss in the FA Cup Final to a better young coach and the subsequent spanking from Bayern has him getting the same treatment as Unai Emery. No coach has conceded more goals than him under Roman Abramovich. He’s being called tactically naive. There are doubts creeping in. Super unfair when you consider he made 4th after losing Hazard, but that is the nature of this beastly game.
Mikel Arteta is in a different boat. His xG was suspect, no doubt, but he did a few things that gave him credit with the fans. He made us a strong team unit. He did that with players that make errors, but overall, the impact was very positive. Fans could see the shape. He gave weak characters a mental toughness nearly all of us doubted could happen. He delivered wins against Liverpool, City, United, Wolves (a), and Chelsea. Those are progress wins. Then, of course, he won an FA Cup final.
The momentum is with him. The owners, the fans, the players all believe in the journey he’s taking them on. He now has more say over players, he has more confidence to implement his ideas, and he knows he’s on the right path.
There’s still a lot of work to do with the squad this summer, but I think the hope is that if the club can raise £100m in transfer revenue, they’ll invest it right back in. It’s great that PSG are sniffing around a £40m Matteo G, I’m sure someone will offer for LT, Holding is young and appealing, AMN is a £30m player now… most of our players improved since December, so we might find the transfer wheel is a little more greased this summer.
If Edu and Raul can make some deals that shift the profile of the squad, we’ll start the season in much better shape.
I think the Community Shield is going to be followed by an international break, then it’s straight into the league where it’ll be catch up mode with 3 games a week again. If we get off to a good start and keep the momentum of the FA Cup game going, we could be top 4 contenders next season. A lot still needs to go right, but hey, we can dream again.
The key is always a good start with these players. As we saw before the FA Cup, if there’s nothing to play for, it’s hard to get a game out of them. However, when there’s a reason to focus, it’s pretty clear that we have the ability to give anyone in the league a game on our day. We’ve not been in a position to say things like that in a very long time. We have a genuinely top coach running things now and that makes things very different for us.
I’m excited… let’s see where the business goes this summer!
Leave this age debate alone already guys because if you ever lived in Africa you would know it’s very stupid to think that a player coming from Africa is the same age as he has on his papers. For instance…. After college in Nigeria, you go for a national youth service. Now the youth service is for 30 and under, but the twist is that the certificate of this youth service is more important than your actual college certificate in many instances. So under the nose of government, a 48 year old whose face is 50% wrinkled would forge papers… Read more »
“Why do you think Nigeria has won the under 17 world cup five times but never got to the quarter in the senior setup?”
Is it because Nigerians go from 16 and three quarters to 39 over night?
Gentle- Don’t think people are disputing that but you have people claiming Partey is 7 years older? You can fake an age a few yrs not almost a decade. And couple that with people saying players are finished at 30.. which if course that isn’t true either. I really don’t have a problem with Willian or Partey whatever age they are as long as we don’t expect huge resale value in 3 years or 5 years. . And we have a plan to move some of the youth up as well continually as a feeder system then It’s all good..… Read more »
‘Is it because Nigerians go from 16 and three quarters to 39 over night?’
It is because many seventeen year olds in Nigeria are still in high school year 4, and 2 years left to finish high school.
It is because most boys at 17 in Nigeria look like European 13.
It is because if you meet a 24 year old Nigerian you would readily agree he is 16.
TR7
Thiago is the dream midfielder..world class in my opinion .
If there is a chance of getting him in, then pay him what he’s worth.
“Things in Africa are very different to what you know in Europe.
So shut up and learn beyond Europe.”
Pure comedy. Where am I from?
Like i said Africans know better about age cheating in their continents football while some of you are trying to argue hypothetically
damn pedro throwing some fire today. haha.
With Partey you all may note we haven’t paid the release clause yet- various news outlets have us proposing swaps/waiting til CL is over. Youre just as likely to see the fee reduced as the full fee paid. Dunno what anyone is arguing about. The Hojberg thing is simple, the guy isn’t going to thrive in our setup. He is trite mourinho style mf, lampard/gerrard without the goals. We’ve already got xhaka, why would we want another? Partey is bigger and faster and a better passer. There.
THIAGO
💦 💦
‘Don’t think people are disputing that but you have people claiming Partey is 7 years older? You can fake an age a few yrs not almost a decade. And couple that with people saying players are finished at 30’ Mid, That’s why I say people should calm down and learn. The west African boys are very late to develop unlike in Europeans. And so they stay up late as well unlike the Europeans. Ask from anybody who did spend a few years in West Africa: An African athlete can perform at the highest levels at 40 because his body actually… Read more »
Well Pedro.. I thought you were much younger too.. until that whole bald spot.. issue.
Now I’m not sure. Might need to be an investigation, that whole Oat milk thing might be a cover.
#Agegate.
Now the youth service is for 30 and under, but the twist is that the certificate of this youth service is more important than your actual college certificate in many instances”
Complete and utter balderdash,look here how about you pack it in a little eh? Talking as if you know what’s really going on in a country you probably read about in the tabloids.
Un
No, genuine. He’s probably my fave midfielder in world football and the second he fancied something new post-Bayern I said he’d be a dream.
Liverpool or us just isn’t a discussion currently though. But mighty fun to dream.
Jamie,
Go to Jos and go tell them Mikel is below 38.
Go to Lagos and go tell them Ndidi is 24.
Then you would find out comedy.
Can’t honestly take anyone serious who has the opinion age cheating is specifically perpetrated by a particular continent,very dumb I think.
Literally any body anywhere can alter their age for whatsoever reason they see fit,the African stereotype is shocking so myopic
Hispanic is about linguistics not race
There are blacks and whites with speaking spanish
Im telling you for free
Victorious,
I don’t even know what to say to you because if you spend just one week in Lagos you would know that these things are known to every man and his dog.
Like i said Africans know better about age cheating in their continents football while some of you are trying to argue hypothetically”
Where are you from?
Bris –
Where am I from though? Then tell me if I’ve been to the places you think I need to learn about.
Now I understand you Victorious, you are African and you hate it said that way. But that’s the truth.
You don’t even know if I’m African myself.
Obvious penalty for Wolves.
ADAMA TRAORE
Im from Wakanda fomerly known as Zamunda
Diego Costa is easily 50
Now I understand you Victorious, you are African and you hate it said that way. But that’s the truth.”
That’s not the point, you’re making generalizations and sweeping comments about a country where you really haven’t a clue or absolute facts about the true realities on ground
You we’re absolutely wrong about the NYSC stuff BTW, ask any Nigerian that and you’ll see
Jimenez on crack with that pen.
Bris
Are you Nigerian?
Zach-
His knees are 65.
“AMN says “get back in my pocket you bloated cunt””
Hope we keep him we can double his value by season’s end.
Jamie,
You are Nigerian…..
But if you don’t ask at the right places, you may not get the right gists even if you live in Lagos.
Then if you are Nigerian and you are pretending that Partey is 27…well look at him again and compare his face to that of your 27 year old cousin!
It’s not an indictment of West African, it’s just that many young West Africans had to pick an age an run with it when no one could tell them their age. And they always pick the convenient one.
Bris,
But odumasi is different from Lagos.. Partey was born in Odumasi, I’m not saying Partey didnt alter his age maybe by 2 years or so but you can’t just claim he did because he is an African.
Saido Mane must be 35 or sth and Koulibaly that Mancity are hot in the heels for must be closer to 37 too.
Iwobi was also born in Lagos, how old do you think he really is?
Bris –
“You are Nigerian”
What makes you think I’m Nigerian?
‘You we’re absolutely wrong about the NYSC stuff BTW, ask any Nigerian that and you’ll see’
Wrong about what?
That a serving minister was removed because she had to forge the youth service certificate because she had none? Which underlines the import of this certificate.
That people who are well over 40 serve in a service meant for 30 and under?
That government in Nigeria are now asking civil servants to produce primary school certificates JUST TO KNOW THEIR TRUE AGE?
Look me in the eye and tell me any of that is incorrect.
Zaha definitely is in his 40s seeing as he’s also African,although wasn’t much an issue for the age experts here when we chased him all through last summer
‘Bris
Are you Nigerian?’
I could say things about Australia or South Africa that would make you also ask if I’m from either of the country.
As for the question, I see myself more like a citizen of Earth!
‘But odumasi is different from Lagos.. Partey was born in Odumasi, ‘
Just like Ohio is different from New York.
It could be United States of Africa as well you know?
Oh shit.. Partey must be 34, Iwobi 30, koulibaly 36.
And the youngest of all, Alphonso Davies of Bayern, he was born in ghana and he must be close to 30, you can take your 19 year old cousin and compare both, eh?
See Victorious, I suspect you know the truth but feels it’s bad publicity for Africa.
Because if you go to any pub in Kumasi or Accra and try to argue that Partey is 27, then they might call his younger brother and make you apologize to him for disrespecting his elder brother.
Outside of football, age represents superiority in Africa. People pull it as rank on others.
Political gimmicks Bris Don’t take everything you read about the country as gospel, if you know the country very well as you claim you’ll do well to accept the political system that is run here is as dirty and notorious as you’ll find anywhere else The finance minister had some discrepancies in her NYSC cert but yet she had already became a politcal lamb for the slaughter of what was a failing economy You’re not completely wrong about your other points but wouldn’t such be the case in everywhere else? Age cheating is more indivualistic than it is a Nigerian… Read more »
I don’t even know what to say to you because if you spend just one week in Lagos you would know that these things are known to every man and his dog. Right but who gives a good fuck what is known or what happens in Lagos. The simple fact of the matter is that a European club would do their due diligence on a player costing millions. It’s not up for debate and it’s why there’s literally fuck all evidence of rampant age falsifying of African players in European football or at major European clubs. They’re just not that… Read more »
The age debate rages on.
Come to Nairobi and say Wanyama is 29.
It will be treated as humour.
As for the question, I see myself more like a citizen of Earth’
Hahahah,smart one,sounds almost like I’m not particularly from this place but it shouldn’t stop me from dropping my 2pce even if they aren’t factually correct
‘Oh shit.. Partey must be 34, Iwobi 30, koulibaly 36.’
Of the three, only Iwobi is not suspect.
Kouli is not much older than he claims…..but man….Partey is 35 at least!
The amount of El Tri fans I talk to here.. which is a lot.. that think Chicharito is better then Jimenez still is huge. Definitely Chi Cha is more popular for sure.
Anyhow… boring half of football.
Partey is 35 and among the best CM in Europe, Coutinho is 28 and over the hill, Hojbjerg is 25 and among a crop of young Danes coming through.
Le Grove is brilliant.
‘Hahahah,smart one,sounds almost like I’m not particularly from this place but it shouldn’t stop me from dropping my 2pce even if they aren’t factually correct’ Argue these points I raised earlier and let me pull The Punch, The Nation or The Guardian on you right now: That a serving minister was removed because she had to forge the youth service certificate because she had none? Which underlines the import of this certificate. That people who are well over 40 serve in a service meant for 30 and under? That government in Nigeria are now asking civil servants to produce primary… Read more »
Kouli is not much older than he claims…..but man….Partey is 35 at least!”
Again where is the prove? I mean not 28-29 but 35?
I know you’re a big fan of Zaha, care to share his supposed real age?
This conversation isn’t even making sense anymore. And why is Nigerian politics being brought up as if it has any relevance whatsoever to the age of a Ghanaian footballer? Which itself is a topic that deserves no attention or credibility either. The Le Grove comment section is the only fucking place on the internet that Thomas Partey’s age is being questioned, in any way, shape, or form. I haven’t looked hard enough but I would really like anyone produce ONE bit of public info they can find questioning Partey’s age for any reason, and please no more of any of… Read more »
Kenyangunner
Stop being so anti-Kenyan.
How dare you say that
“Of the three, only Iwobi is not suspect.Kouli is not much older than he claims…..but man….Partey is 35 at least!” Why is Iwobi not a suspect? because he got to england at the age of 8!!! He was born in Lagos, he should receive the west african treatment from you also. Victor most was born in Lagos, he must be 40 plus or doesn’t it count too? So you believe Partey is older than Koulibaly? So you believe Partey got to Atletico as an academy player at a young age of 27, and he is close to 37 now? Am… Read more »
CC,
And le grove is more brilliant now.
Because now le grove knows that Nigeria won the under 17 World cup five times(the highest record I suppose)because guys who were 24 were playing in the Nigerian sides.
They now know that due to the Africa background, Partey at 35 may be fitter and faster than 26 year old European. Late to bed, late to rise.
Victor moses
‘Bris is Aussie
He’s from brizzo
No doubt about it.’
At least know it for a fact that I don’t live anywhere near Australia.
So I could be very qualified to talk about West Africa.
That means Drogba in his early forties was scoring against us…
Wolves plays fast counter football. I would replace Jimenez by Jota, who is a faster runner.
CC-
Yes, get with the program. I really don’t know where any of us would be without all the free fortune cookie knowledge Sid drops on us. As well as the rest of the World experts.
Anyhow.. you got to admit it’s never boring. Le Grove has sauce!
We might well stop signing African players now, since we know they reduce their age by 8 plus years, according to some on here by the way.
“Because now le grove knows that Nigeria won the under 17 World cup five times(the highest record I suppose)because guys who were 24 were playing in the Nigerian sides.”
Wait, this is getting confusing. How old were the Brazilians when they won the under 17 World Cup 4 times?
I miss when the stereotypes about African players were good old fashioned stereotypes like “athleticism off the charts, has limited technical ability”.
backpass
International scouts have always known this though.
It’s common and acceptable knowledge that many [not all] have an real age and a football age.
African players will continue to be signed because they are good value for money.
‘Kouli is not much older than he claims…..but man….Partey is 35 at least!”Again where is the prove? I mean not 28-29 but 35?’
I have seen maybe one million Africans up close and can figure out African age without much trouble. I can also attempt about 10 African languages, so I know what the fuck I’m saying!
Iwobi is 23 pure and simple, Zaha is 100% mid 20. But Partey is an African elder to these two.
Bris gone completely off the deep end.
Backpass-
I think it means we can only sign players between the ages of 21-23 to be safe and not waste money and for resale value And in case they are liars. And they have enough experience but still have room for growth and of course they can’t have an injury history. Or any morality issues or questionable attitude issues and oh they have to be World Class. And they have to cost between5 and 20 mill. Should be simple enough.
Dissenter
“backpass
International scouts have always known this though.
It’s common and acceptable knowledge that many [not all] have an real age and a football age.
African players will continue to be signed because they are good value for money.”
I’m not disputing the age cheating stuff you said, what I’m just saying is that not every westafrican player did it…and if he did, certainly not more than 2 years.
Be honest, how old do you think Alphonso davies is? He was born in ghana.
‘Wait, this is getting confusing. How old were the Brazilians when they won the under 17 World Cup 4 times?’
Jamie,
Now that is a bit stupid.
Brazil has won the senior world cup how many times as well? Which shows they have the talent to conquer the world.
Whereas Nigeria has only reached the second round twice in her six attempts.
How come Nigeria won under 17 five times and played in an under 20 final and could not get to the quarter final in the seniors even once in six attempts?
“That people who are well over 40 serve in a service meant for 30 and under?”
This is not entirely true.
“I have seen maybe one million Africans up close and can figure out African age without much trouble“
😂😂
Midwest “Backpass-I think it means we can only sign players between the ages of 21-23 to be safe and not waste money and for resale value And in case they are liars. And they have enough experience but still have room for growth and of course they can’t have an injury history. Or any morality issues or questionable attitude issues and oh they have to be World Class. And they have to cost between5 and 20 mill. Should be simple enough.” LOL very simple indeed. Sangare should be a start, he is 22 but as we all know he is… Read more »
It’s a shame Sevilla don’t have a striker. That might cost them eventually. A Jesse Lingard would improve them. That’s how bad they’re in that department.
There used to be this dude at the fair that could guess your age for $6 Bucks. Not sure how much money he made at it.. though. Career path seems limited as well.
‘This is not entirely true.’
Entirely might just be accepted.
But it happens cause I know this for a fact.
I have seen people mocking an obviously 40 something in that uniform to his face and he just laughed back at them, he wasn’t even annoyed. Conversations that followed clearly showed that it’s a common thing.
Gentlebris is definitely on something.
“How come Nigeria won under 17 five times and played in an under 20 final and could not get to the quarter final in the seniors even once in six attempts?”
There’s an answer to that, but it probably isn’t as scientific as “I’ve seen a million Africans up close.”
‘Iwobi is 24 and Zaha 28 You’ve fallen at the first hurdle Gentle Bris’
My bad, was referring to them as per the rest past.
But I would give it to Zaha. Dude looks a bit younger than 28.
Bottom line, in many years of seeing both, I know they are not age cheats.
I’m now sure of it. Partey is 47.
My time on le grove has not been wasted. Always and educational experience here. Thank you all for your contributions. Now if we can sign this 47 year old I’ll really be happy. Add in a big splash of Brazilians and we are set for the new season.
Make it so you overpaid hacks in the arsenal front office! Make it so.
Pedro please do not ban me Bris, Every Nigerian who finishes college 30 and under must serve. You can decide to serve in your 40’s, it’s up to you. If at the time you finish college, you are 30 and above you get an exemption certificate. So service is dependent on the age you finish college. As for age cheating, it used to be a problem before but it’s not as rampant as it was back in the day. With technology and more information readily available, lots of people are getting into football earlier. Kanu, J.J, Yakubu, Taye Taiwo, Julius… Read more »
CC, You are known to go to any length to defend any false you spit when taken up on it. Humility would say in you that anyone could be wrong if you had any. You are wrong…Partey can not be 27. 8 Ghanaians in 10 with no agenda would tell you this. If you meet a West African for the first time in Africa and you do not give him the respect due to his age you are finished as a businessman in Africa if you continue in this habit. People would be fucking hostile to you in the rural… Read more »
Taye Taiwo was the obvious one, I believe his twin brother was 10 years older than him😂😂
backpass
“I’m not disputing the age cheating stuff you said, what I’m just saying is that not every westafrican player did it…and if he did, certainly not more than 2 years.”
You’re missing the point though, which happens a lot here with people setting up unnecessary straw men to beat down.
That it’s rampant among sportsmen doesn’t mean it happens ALL the time. There are exceptions but I’ll consider anyone who used FIFA grade level competition to move to European football as age-dubious.
Most of the problem is with the U-17 and U-20 age group competitions.
Bris –
Why do you keep assuming no one here has been all over Africa? I see you quickly moved on from telling me where I was from and where I needed to go. On to CC next.
Massive shout out to Taribo west and finidi george, i honestly believe Taribo added something like 15 years.
Bless you Azed, you are so objective and straightforward in your analysis.
Yeah, I know age cheating in football is fading especially in Nigeria.
But Aze,
Give me your honest opinion on Partey.
Pull up his photo on internet, and tell me what you think.
Bris
I’d drop the shovel,
I mean I would’ve been more inclined to enlighten you more about the real nature of Nigerian politics and even touched on the age issue as it concerns some Nigerian footballers but then again you might not grasp it fully as you’re clearly not from the neither do you stay there
“You are known to go to any length to defend any false you spit when taken up on it.“
The “false” you refer to is opinions I might have, they’re not matters of fact that I’m refuting or endorsing – but you’re arguing a fact with no intimate knowledge at hand.
I’ll gladly mock the the claims that you know his stated age as false on nothing but subjective info and tales.
Bris
I don’t really know much about Partey. When did he leave for Europe, how did he get his first opportunity. Did he play in the Ghanian League?
Those things usually play a part in those that reduce their age.
The EL is just a complete joke this season I’ve not seen any single quality football match up to now
Can’t wait for Utd to jammy their way to the cup and be done with it
“Pull up his photo on internet, and tell me what you think.“
The scientific method in all its glory.
The Le Grove comment section is the only fucking place on the internet that Thomas Partey’s age is being questioned, in any way, shape, or form.
It’s really fucking weird isn’t it. But a lot of dumb ignorant people are giving free rein so why not. He’d be a great signing for the club a great signing
Dissenter “You’re missing the point though, which happens a lot here with people setting up unnecessary straw men to beat down. That it’s rampant among sportsmen doesn’t mean it happens ALL the time. There are exceptions but I’ll consider anyone who used FIFA grade level competition to move to European football as age-dubious. Most of the problem is with the U-17 and U-20 age group competition” Party DID NOT play u-17 or U20 football, if he did I would be happy to be corrected, he made his national team debut 2016 for the black stars. If your issue is the… Read more »
I think Bris has drank a little too much alter wine
That or his brain is backed up from blowing all those priests. He’s not making any sense he needs a prayer asap
Hearing Arteta wants to replace Lacazette with Obafemi Martins.
Good move imo, Laca is 29 and we can’t extend him on higher wages. Much better to move him on and bring in a prospect.
Sevilla wins!
Banega
Nuno is sauceless
Wolves look cooked. Unless they throw the kitchen sink at them. in the next 3 mins.
Think the age issue is laughably reserved for players who the usual suspects don’t fancy much
I mean he says Zaha is definitely in his mid 20s and in same breath argues Partey is nothing short of 35..i mean WTF.. Lol
There will never be a reliable medical test because wrist epiphyseal bone dating is too broad to be reliable. https://www.fifamedicalnetwork.com/lessons/radiology-age-determination/
It’s easier to use social media activity of family members to try to determine the range of the age.
Nii Odartey Lamptey couldn’t have been 14 years 6 months in the 1989 FIFA U-17 WC when his younger sibling was already married with one child.
“Hearing Arteta wants to replace Lacazette with Obafemi Martins.”
Sid has a time machine for you, if you’re interested
“Pull up his photo on internet, and tell me what you think.“The scientific method in all its glory.
Genuinely made me chuckle
Azed
“I don’t really know much about Partey. When did he leave for Europe, how did he get his first opportunity. Did he play in the Ghanian League?”
He was playing street/local football and went for trial at atletico.
Now the funniest part is this, his current girlfriend Telma was mates with him in junior high and she is 25 plus, so how can partey be 35 when his girlfriend since junior high is 25?