Figo named new Sheffield United boss
Luis Figo has been named the new Sheffield United boss, he has signed a one year deal with the club.
This is his first job in management.
Press Conference
Sky Sports News - Luis, you sit here as the new Blades manager, how do you feel?
Figo - It feels great, i am looking forward to the challenge
Sky Sports News - Will you be making any changes to your team?
Figo - Erm... I will be adding players to the squad yes.
Sky Sports News - What are your expectations for the season?
Figo - Promotion or Play-Offs
Sky Sports News - Thanks for your time and good luck.
Figo - Thank you.
Chairman Statement
We are delighted to name Luis as our manager, he knows football maybe better than anyone and he will be a success here and we hope he can take us to the Premier League at the first time of asking, we will give him funds for transfers if he needs them because we need to bring in top class players if we are to push for promotion.
Figo's Statement
It is an absolute pleasure to be here, i wan't to get this club promoted into the Premier League , We had a media prediction of 4th so i told the club that my expectation is Promotion and i hope i can do that at the first time of asking, i am looking forward to this challenge, we have a great squad here and i am looking forward to working with the team
Transfers In
Benjani - Free Transfer
He will be a great asset to the team and i hope he will be able to get us the goals we need.
Jonathan Cristaldo - Season Long Loan
He is a very young talented player and i hope he will perform to his best whilst he is at our club.
Mikael Silvestre - Free Transfer
He will be a key player for our club, he is a leader and will take our club forward.
Michael Bradley - Season Long Loan
The USA international will be a great asset to our team, he is a strong midfielder and i am delighted to name him in my squad.
Nacer Barazite - Season Long Loan
He is a great player for his age and will go straight into the first team.
Zheng Zhi - Free Transfer
The Chinese international is a great player and he will be an important player.
Graham Alexander - £275k
He is a leader and a great defender, he will be our penalty taker no doubt about it.
Dave Nugent - Season Long Loan
He is a prolific scorer at this level and will be one of our main strikers.
Ritchie De Laet - Season Long Loan
He is a good young defender and will be used as back up to the starting 11.
Paulo Henrique - Season Long Loan
Another young player and he can play in a majority of positions.
Beto - Free Transfer
He is a great midfielder and has been capped 10 times by Brazil.
Transfers Out
Matthew Lowton - Season Long Loan - Southport
He will not be getting first team football here so i decided to let him leave.
