Federico Macheda officially joins Queens Park Rangers on loan
by Gene Um on Jan 2, 2012 8:19 PM GMT
in Manchester United: Transfer Talk
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A few days ago, it was reported that Manchester United striker Federico Macheda was '95%' certain to join Queens Park Rangers on loan during the January transfer window. Well, make that 100% now since the striker has officially joined the London side on loan. Macheda even made an appearance today when he came on as a substitute in the 81st minute during QPR's 2-1 defeat by Norwich City. Kiko had only 6 appearances for United this season and playing time is obviously a must for the 20-year-old's development. Consistent playing time in QPR's attack is not a guarantee though as the likes Shaun Wright-Phillips, Adel Taarabt, Jay Bothroyd, DJ Campbell, Heidar Helguson provide competition for spots. However, Kiko apparently sought advice from Rio Ferdinand about QPR -- the club where Rio's brother Anton Ferdinand plays at -- and the former United and England captain told the youngster that the loan would be a positive move. Here is what Kiko had to say about the advice that Rio gave him:
"I spoke with Rio and he told me that QPR is a very good club and that if I did come here it would be good for me and would help me develop as a player."
Source: QPR.co.uk
How do you feel about this move? Do you feel QPR is a proper place for Kiko to develop? Do you think he'll eventually make it at United? Let us know in the comments below!
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Eyes too big for his stomach
Kiko has some talent, but I think that he is being too proud here. Given a choice, of course anyone would rather play in the Premiership than in the lower divisions…but the point is that the kid needs games. Multiple games in a row. He needs to go somewhere where he can get a bunch of games, and QPR isn’t that place. I feel like he should have went to the Championship, maybe teams that have recently been in the Premiership: West Ham, Blackpool, Leeds, Hull City.
Good shout
QPR has a deep squad but not a lot of quality. He needs to hit the ground running with goals to get games. Don’t see it happening
by Sweet science on Jan 3, 2012 1:33 AM GMT up reply actions
a loan to a Championship side...
I actually never even considered that. Sounds like a decent idea.
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Still looked the same old player he was when he broke into the scene
Hope this loan deal changes it but I don’t have high hopes..
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