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Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we've got him!

Well, not really, actually: Ajax have landed Juanfran from Besiktas on loan until season's end, but we have an option to buy him.

This is great news!

News report is up on Ajax USA now...
http://www.ajax-usa.com/news/2005-2006/ ... -loan.html

K.

Double thumbs up to Danny Blind, etc.. for what looks an inspired move. I had the pleasure of watching Juanfran on GOL TV during several of his years with Celta. I like his passion for the game and his leadership; not to mention his quality. I don't think I've enjoyed a signing THISMUCH since Jari's return.No offence to other lads who've signed on, but a bonafide Spanish International calibre left back in his prime? Nice move. I do wish it'd been done pre-8/4 or whenever the CL squad's drop-dead day was, but that's water under the bridge.

like i said before, he probably also feels like he has something to prove - an excellent deal with the loan+option

What can i say??? im all for it. GOOD LUCK JUANFRAN

Lookin good

Blind3 schreef:I do wish it'd been done pre-8/4 or whenever the CL squad's drop-dead day was, but that's water under the bridge.

I was thinking the same thing, but apparently we've got it all wrong (I don't understand these UEFA rules...).

In a report on Ajax.nl Martin van Geel is quoted saying: "He didn't play in Europe with Besiktas so far this season, so he's eligible for Ajax in UEFA competition. Not against Brøndby, as that deadline has already passed."

So, apparently, there's a deadline for the qualifiers and a new deadline for the group phase...? Didn't know that, but it's good news for us, in this case.

K.

If I remember correctly theres a list for the qualifiers, group stage, and 3 additional/replacments after the group stage


I remmeber Juan when he played against Ajax in Europe, not bad either

Here are some pictures from his first training session (today):

http://highlow.nl/CMS/index.php?option= ... 2&Itemid=2

He hasn't trained for a while, so he'll need a few weeks to get match fit. For that reason he'll be following a special training program in his first weeks.

K.

ZoefdeHaas schreef:
I remmeber Juan when he played against Ajax in Europe, not bad either

At the ArenA he was completely knocked out, but somehow he made a complete recovery and then proceeded to take us apart - thought then that this man really had some bottle and no-little skill

Over Pasanens Head schreef:

ZoefdeHaas schreef:
I remmeber Juan when he played against Ajax in Europe, not bad either

At the ArenA he was completely knocked out, but somehow he made a complete recovery and then proceeded to take us apart - thought then that this man really had some bottle and no-little skill

The quote on ajaxusa brings a question .... Who gave the knock on the head of Juan Francisco on that game ?

Carcajou schreef:The quote on ajaxusa brings a question .... Who gave the knock on the head of Juan Francisco on that game ?

I don't remember, but my first guess would be Zlatan... Knocking people out was one of his 'house specialties'... The ol' bandit. Still miss him.

K.

It was Sonckie-Bonkie.

Interesting paragraph from an article in Het Parool...

Apart from his football qualities Juanfran also has some vocal talent. In Operación Triunfo, the Spanish equivalent of TV shows such as American Idol (U.S.), PopIdol (U.K.) or Idols (Holland), the left fullback was the only player of the Spanish squad who had the courage to sing a song to millions of viewers. Juanfran chuckles: "The coach said to me: if you don't sing, you won't play. So I decided to sing."

K.

This really is great - a player with swagger, skill, bottle and a bit of arrogance - a real Ajax player. :cheer:

He needs to be Dutch and a wanker to be a true Ajax player, but close enough :eusa_dance:

ZoefdeHaas schreef:He needs to be Dutch and a wanker to be a true Ajax player, but close enough :eusa_dance:

He is under 6ft tall as well.

Hello! I think it's the bet topic for me to talk a bit about myself...
I'm Fabiana, I'm 18 years old and I'm from Brazil... I'm Juan's fan since 1999 and I'm very happy because he'll paly for Ajax :cheer: . That's why I'm here...
I hope I can make a lot of friends... :D :D :D

Hi Franotica,

Welcome here! We're always happy to welcome new members and to be honest with you we're even happier if they are ladies. We will protect you and take care of you! :yes:

;)

K.

Welcome Fabiana. Which part of Brazil are you from?
I've been to Fortaleza on holiday (and no, I didn't rob a bank ;))

I have high expectations of Juanfran, hopefully he can deliver.

that's what I like to read :

"It's an honour to play for this club and to wear the shirt. I see the loan as a first step, I hope to stay here longer. When I played against Ajax with Celta de Vigo, I was really impressed with the atmosphere in the stadium and the fans. Ajax is a big club and I hope to get back in the national team of Spain when I play here."

He wil soon find out the atmosphere isn't often that good.

Bertje schreef:He wil soon find out the atmosphere isn't often that good.

:D

Yeah, wait 'til your first home game against, say, RKC Waalwijk...

Next Wednesday will be alright, though.

K.

Arthur schreef:Welcome Fabiana. Which part of Brazil are you from?
I've been to Fortaleza on holiday (and no, I didn't rob a bank ;))

I have high expectations of Juanfran, hopefully he can deliver.

I'm from São Paulo....I've never been to Fortaleza, but I'd likt to. It is a beautiful place...

Hey franotica. Nice to see our new man has fans in such exotic places as Brasil. I remember him mostly as part of a strong offensive Celta left wing that gave us many problems both at home and away. Quite happy to have him on board from now on. What I remember less are his defensive skills. Can you tell me something more about that?

I think his most important defensive skill is fight for the ball, all the times.