With just a week left of the summer 2013 transfer window, Torquay announce their last signing of the year. Having lost the services of two central defenders from last season, one out on a free transfer, and another a loan signing, the club had secured the signature of one new player for this position during pre-season trading.
After much scouting and false trails, with possible loan deals going sour, we are delighted to announce the signing of Álvaro Silva from Spanish club Xerez, for a fee of £120K. He is a very accomplished player with no real weaknesses, and should see plenty of first team action this year. His contract is a two year deal, and I believe he is the final piece of the jigsaw that we have been missing.
Álvaro Silva Details
I now firmly believe we are set for the challenge ahead in the Championship, and with some luck, even manage a decent run in the cup competitions.
The main tactic I have deployed through my first season in charge at Torquay, has been the good old 4-4-2. These days the 4-4-2 is seen as a bit of a dinosaur and a relic, however in the lower leagues this is the most common formation because it seems to provide the framework around which [...]
That’s a good player indeed and quite a bargain for that kind of money, well done!
Thanks. I’m very pleased with this signing, and not sure why nobody else tried to sign him, as he was offered to everyone.
He should be a solid player for you at this level and hopefully this addition will realize your ambition this season.
Thanks, I certainly hope so.
He looks a solid player. Great find Ziggy and good luck with the rest of the season.
Thanks. I think he will play a big part for us, with 3 very strong central defenders, with another pretty decent for this level.
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