Crespo on a free - why not?

[Xabi D]

He's been released by Chelsea, he would be excellent cover for Torres what does everyone else think?

 

Chelsea Release Crespo

Chelsea F.C. have decided to not renew the contract of striker Hernán Crespo, who is now a free agent.

 

The Argentine international joined The Blues from Inter Milan in 2003 for a fee in the region of £17 million.

 

He was deeply involved in Chelsea's attack during his first season at Stamford Bridge, making over 30 appearances for the club, but eventually became surplus to requirements once José Mourinho took over as coach in 2004.

 

Crespo would spend one season on loan at AC Milan before being recalled in 2005/06 but ended up being loaned out to Inter Milan for two seasons.

 

A statement on the club's official website reads: "After his contract expired this week, Hernan Crespo is no longer a Chelsea player.

 

"We thank Hernan for his efforts in a Chelsea shirt, and wish him well in the future."

 

Goal.com - Chelsea - Chelsea Release Crespo

[The Tott]

He's better than Voronin

[JohnnyH]

I'm better then Voronin.

[Baz1969]

I presume he's going to be staying with Inter but wouldnt say no if he was ona freebie..

[Woo]

Definately take him on a free, still scored a fair few goals at chelsea, would be great cover, and could teach the younger lads a few things.

 

Good call that Xabi D.

[Xabi D]

I presume he's going to be staying with Inter but wouldnt say no if he was ona freebie..

 

Its quite doutbfull that he'll stay at Inter, Mourinho likes his bigger target men strikers and they already have Ibrahimovic, Cruz, Balotelli and Suazo who can fill that role better than Crespo and with Adriano to come back as well things look bleak for him there.

[Crazyhorse7778]

Journey man.

[Allan]

He'll stay in Italy, perhaps go back to Lazio if they cash in on Pandev.

[TheHitman]

Crespo has exceptional movement in and around the box and is a clever player at making runs just breaking the offisde trap, probably the best of his type over the past decade. However one of the reasons he left Chelsea was primarily his failure to settle in England so its a non starter.

[RedKnight]

I'd take him on a free.

[Woo]

20 goals in 49 apperances for Chelsea, a lot of them coming off the bench aswell.

 

Good record in England for someone who 'didnt settle'?

[wiiksie]

I wouldn't imagine Crespo's wage demands would fit into our 'on a free' wage structure.

 

So non-starter for me.

[Rex Banner]

his wife hated London imagine what she would think of Liverpool the stuck up cow, I imagine he wouldn't be much better he's a cosmopolitan pretty boy.

[Xabi D]

I wouldn't imagine Crespo's wage demands would fit into our 'on a free' wage structure.

 

So non-starter for me.

 

I doubt his wages are too high. Considering we're paying the likes of Voronin £40,000 a week, i wouldn't mind paying that bit extra for someone of Crespo's quality.

[Guest TK-421]

Crespo on a free

To LFC

For no fee

Says Xabi D

Oui oui

[Kevin D]

Yes. A winner as well , proven champion. I'd go for it.

[Unrighteous]

Good call Xabi D. Hernan Crespo would be excellent short term cover and think what he could teach NEMETH in training.

 

A one or two season contract would probably work well with his wife keeping their place in Milan. He could easily do a 'merc' job and run back to Italy when the season ends.

[dirty_sanchez]

Great player. PLTBT!!!!

[Bourbon]

A great shout but its unikely;

 

On 80k a week and would want similar and wants to go back to Italy or Argentina.

 

If we could offer a an allround senior role and a good package, he would be a terrific Club acqusition; one that could become a real cult hero.

[Thants]

Not on my watch.

[RobbieOR]

Good call but i doubt it would happen,i doubt he wants to stay in england he left chelsea to live in italy because of his wife.

[hamstrung]

Fuck. I agree with XabiD.

 

What do I do?

[NIred1]

I'd love Crespo here. Imagine being able to bring Nando off after 60mins in some matches and putting on quality like Crepso.

[millomred]

How many other has been`s that come on free`s do you people want?

[lfc4eva99]

Like he would want to come here :D