Wenger has explained his transfer policy in an interview. He says that he had decided to sign only one “super class player”. Henry’s decision to leave made him sign Da Silva. This is virtually like saying Da Silva is not really needed but we had to bring him in because our star player deserted us!
He has also explained the signing of Sagna as a cover for Eboue and Toure when they leave for the African Nations Cup.
While I don’t doubt him for one instance when he makes these statements, I do wonder if it would not be highly demotivating for the new signings to hear the boss speak in such a manner.
For years I have always believed in Wenger and his policies but such statements and the current uncertainty at the club left me wondering if he is fully in control of the situation
July 19, 2007 at 11:48 pm
Good call. However, I hope this inspires Da Silva rather than deflating him
July 24, 2007 at 8:49 pm
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