Julio Baptista failed to establish a name in England during his time in Arsenal on loan from Real Madrid. With a season suitable to benefit the Brazilian with Henry's injury he failed to gel with the English style of play. Especially Arsenal who play quick one touch football.
Unlike most Brazilians Baptista is not quick and does not dribble well, he is a strong Attacking midfielder who is best suited playing behind the strikers and need some time and a second touch on the ball. Indeed this was the reason why Madrid spent the multi million Euros for his signature from Sevilla. But soon Real realized that he is slow for Real and is a direct competitor for the position that Raul plays in.
The "Beast" as he is called showed signs of his brilliance especially in the final of the Copa America when his 4th minute scorcher blew the wind out of Argentina.
With Diego forlan leaving Villareal to replace Torres in Athletico Madrid, it is heard that the Yellow Submarines are ready to shell out 11M for the Brazilian.
With new signings such as Saviola and the possible permanent deal of Reyes, Baptista could well end up being a "Beast on the Bench" at Real.
Unlike most Brazilians Baptista is not quick and does not dribble well, he is a strong Attacking midfielder who is best suited playing behind the strikers and need some time and a second touch on the ball. Indeed this was the reason why Madrid spent the multi million Euros for his signature from Sevilla. But soon Real realized that he is slow for Real and is a direct competitor for the position that Raul plays in.
The "Beast" as he is called showed signs of his brilliance especially in the final of the Copa America when his 4th minute scorcher blew the wind out of Argentina.
With Diego forlan leaving Villareal to replace Torres in Athletico Madrid, it is heard that the Yellow Submarines are ready to shell out 11M for the Brazilian.
With new signings such as Saviola and the possible permanent deal of Reyes, Baptista could well end up being a "Beast on the Bench" at Real.
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