Perfect!! That is good news Though he’ll probably be gone by next summer…
Small question: You now have 6 central defenders in the squad, with Silva, as an up-and-coming talent, likely to play very often this season, and Otamendi, despite his leader status, will most likely leave after this season.
What about the others? Can Verissimo hope for a lot of playing time after his comeback? What do you hope for from João? And how will Brooks be dealt with?
Nobody could have expected that Antonio Silva would develop so blatantly in such a short time.
Unfortunately, Verissimo’s injury is dragging on and consequently Morato was chosen and Vitor was signed as a strong and fast IV. But he also got injured and accordingly Antonio Silva was in the right place at the right time. If he keeps it up, the boy could become our next Ruben Dias.
Brooks was signed for only 1 season. A one-year contract has been agreed with the player, with the possibility of a further year.
Because of all the injuries, you have a good IV as a replacement without blowing the transfer or salary budget or putting too much strain on it.
I personally suspect that our Capitao Otamendi will go back home after the season. Of course you can also cheat. If he keeps playing like this, he’s welcome to stay as long as he wants. It is certainly no coincidence that Antonio Silva and Morato can develop in this way alongside him.
Otamendi is in top form for his age and his experience is by no means neglected. Only in the last game against Juve was he so important again!