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Juninho is an awsome player imo

Him and Dhorasoo were the two most influencial players for Lyon in the past few seasons and he's a massively creative force. I can't say that when I've seen him I saw him in the Pirlo role as Dhorasoo usually filled this position (I haven't been able to see Juninho this season).

Two points, will he be able to fill the Pirlo role in Italy (a lot harder than in some other countries as your under more pressure) and secondly, will he accept being a squad player. A player of his ability is more likely to want first team football while he's at his peak.

Finally, are Lyon actually willing to let him go?

Personally, I would love to see him at Milan as I believe he's a great player thats underestimated at times in football as he's never had the chance in a giant club, with all due respect to Lyon who are consistent CL performers.

Originally Posted by ACMILAN1983

I believe he's a great player thats underestimated at times in football as he's never had the chance in a giant club, with all due respect to Lyon who are consistent CL performers.

This could be one of the pillars of possible negotiations - he could be willing to trade regular football in France for a place in Milan which he will have to fight for. He has achieved everything with Lyon that could be won with a team of their callibre - 3 consecutive French titles and well on course for the 4th in a row. Although Lyon have a very goot team, I doubt they will be able to lift the CL. Furthermore, this year has been their best ever in CL performance and if they don't make it now they will never get there again, at least JP won't be there anymore. Basically, at the end of the season, JP will have reached his absolute top at Lyon and will probably relish the opportunity to try his luck in one of the world's greatest - something he has never had the chance to experience so far in his career. He is 30 and I am sure if Milan steps in, he will be aware that this is a chance of a lifetime for him. After 4 French titles and so much success, I doubt Lyon won't let him go if he asks them to.
I am pretty sure, from his characteristics as a player, that he will do very well in Italy and could even win a role in midfiled not just in Pirlo's position.

Originally Posted by zlatanov

What do you guys think of Juninho Pernambucano as a Pirlo replacement? He's Brazilian and plays for Lyon. At 30 years of age he might be tempted to join Dhorasoo at Milan. Him being 30 would be a great plus for us for we would be getting a very experienced player plus he is not very likely to complain if he's Pirlo's back-up given that he is getting closer to the age a player must start thinking about his retirement. Furthermore, JP is a very, very skilful player who resembles Pirlo in his movement on the pitch. Has great technique, incredible view on the game, and his shot is really good - both powerful and accurate. IMO, he is the player that comes closest to Pirlo in modern football.
There is also physical resemblance with Pirlo - they look so much alike, a bit like brothers, IMO.
A plus would be his relatively low price, I guess, for he is already 30 and is coming from the French league.

Now that would be an excellent signing