Nope, he was very cheap. Less than 10m pounds. He just wasn’t the typical type of LB from that time. He wasn’t very fast, but man, he was so good. He would hold his own on the left and going fwd he was perfect possession full back.
I distinctly remember this sub trashing him as not good enough. Which always felt harsh but understandable in that first year. He grew into an absolute machine though.
He was a good passer! I always thought he was a bit like a midfielder out there in his movement and passes around corner. Never had license to go central like Zinchenko tho.
Nacho Monreal (2013-2019)
I loved him so much. When he first came over the transfer felt underwhelming, but soon enough I couldn’t imagine him not being in the team.
Am I correct in remembering he was our record transfer at the time?
I disagree, Arshavin was the biggest purchase before Özil. Monreal could not have the price higher than Arshavin
He was not, he wasn’t even the highest of that calendar year. Nacho was only about €10.00m according to transfermarkt.
Ok I’m remembering someone else. Thought he was around £20mil which was a massive amount for Wenger back then.
Nope, he was very cheap. Less than 10m pounds. He just wasn’t the typical type of LB from that time. He wasn’t very fast, but man, he was so good. He would hold his own on the left and going fwd he was perfect possession full back.
I distinctly remember this sub trashing him as not good enough. Which always felt harsh but understandable in that first year. He grew into an absolute machine though.
Has to be Nacho. Such an underrated member of the era
“The most consistent left back in the preeemier league”
The best!
La Cabra EZ
It’s either him or cashley
I’m sorry but I’ll have to remind you that defensively we were always nervy with him against big teams.
I think Nacho also would have killed it as the inverting type no
He was a good passer! I always thought he was a bit like a midfielder out there in his movement and passes around corner. Never had license to go central like Zinchenko tho.
I hate to say it but Ashley Cole was the better player. Do not want Cole to be in there given what a prick he is. Monreal was solid for us.