Jozy Altidore Transfer to Villarreal!
Josmer “Jozy” Altidore has transfered from MLS side New York Red Bulls to Spain’s Villarreal.
It has been reported that Altidore commanded an $8 million transfer fee, which would make him the highest player sold from MLS to Europe, breaking previous record holder Clint Dempsey .
There is no doubt that Altidore is true prospect at forward. He has size, speed, technical ability, and even a finishing touch. Most of these attributes are still very raw, however, and I think that Spain’s La Liga is a perfect place for Altidore to grow as a player and a professional. His skill set fits very well in the Spanish league, and I think he has a chance to really star at Villarreal. But don’t get your hopes up for an immediate impact. Villarreal is quality team, and Jozy breaking into the starting line up immediately is quite a stretch. Give him a few years to develop and then I think we’ll see him in a starting role. I have also heard rumors that Villarreal will loan Altidore to a smaller club in Spain’s La Liga. This may sound strange, a team acquiring a player and immediately loaning him to another team, but in effect this could potential provide Altidore an opportunity to be starting for a team in one of Europe’s top leagues. In doing so, he could develop faster and Villarreal could reap the benefits. No matter what happens, it will be interesting to see how it all comes together for Altidore in the coming months.
The transfer will not be official until July 1st, when the international transfer opens for business, but the deal has been made and agreed to. Expect Jozy to play out his days at New York, and then expect NY to be making some big mid season moves to fill some gaps.
In the end, I think Spain is perfect for Jozy, and I really hope to see him develop into a true world class player.
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