Ligue 1. Last day of the hectic transfer window for Toulouse FC: discover the new recruits
By Thibaut Calatayud
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Philippe Montanier wanted recruits, he was served. Thursday 1uh September 2022, date of the last day of the summer transfer window, the FC Toulouse announced the arrival of several new faces.
A Greek hope arrives at the Stadium
At the end of the morning, the TFC announces the arrival of Theocharis Tsingaras. The Greek midfielder arrives from PAOK Salonika (Greece).
From the height of his 22 years, the one nicknamed “Charis” has already experienced the European Cup under the colors of his training club. He indeed played in the group stage of the Europa League in 2020 and the Europa League Conference last season, until the quarter-finals.
“I’m very happy to be here, I dreamed of coming to Ligue 1 Uber Eats, it’s a big step in my career. And I want to prove to myself that I can play in the first division here and help my team to achieve his goals. I am a player who runs a lot, I have good technique and a rather defensive profile in the sense that I like to win the ball and play forward. I can also attack, but I still have to move forward. improve to score and make more assists. In the early years, I used to play 8 or 10 positions, but now I mostly play 6 or 8. And I like that, I can easily switch between positions. two positions.”
The nice shot Veljko Birmancevic
In the process, Téfécé announced a second arrival. Veljko Burmancevic arrives from Malmo (Sweden). Last year, this Serbian winger, also able to play at the forefront of the attack, slammed 14 goals and offered 7 assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.
“I’m very happy because I’m coming to a big club, I’m really happy to play for Toulouse. I watched the game yesterday against Paris Saint-Germain, the atmosphere was incredible, the fans set the mood really great. I want to give 200% for the Club because it gives me the chance to play at a very high level. I hope to score a lot and help the team achieve good results, these are my goals this season. to attack and therefore to score to help the team win.”
Meet in Clermont
Philippe Montanier is therefore now totally fixed on the group he will lead, at least, until the winter transfer window. The TFC, 13th with 5 points, returns to the field on Sunday September 4, 2022, at 3 p.m., on the lawn of Clermont, 12th with 6 points. After two losses in Nantes (3-1) and against PSG (0-3), the Violets will have to raise the bar.
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