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Freddy Adu Loaned to AS Monaco

Tuesday, 22 July 08, 01:13 PM

Soccer by Ives is reporting that Freddy Adu has been loaned to AS Monaco of the French Ligue 1. Rumors of the move, which also linked Michael Bradley to the French outfit, had surfaced in early July. Adu's loan comes with an option for Monaco to buy the young American if he impresses. The move is a good one for Adu, who would have been hard-pressed for playing time after Benfica's capture of Argentine playmaker Pablo Aimar. Despite a strong start at Benfica, Adu's playing time withered as both the manager who signed him and the replacement manager left the club. Benfica's new coaches proved hesitant to grant Adu time with the first-team. At Monaco, Adu will see much more significant time on the pitch as the French side looks to rebuild following a disappointing 2007-2008 campaign. Adu's would-be main rival for minutes at AS Monaco, Jeremy Menez, looks set to leave the club this summer, clearing the way for Adu.

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Posted by Maitiu | Comments (5)

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thesportsaffiliate
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thesportsaffiliate Wrote: | 02.56UTC | Jul 22, 2008

Anywhere is better than the MLS right ? Funny how it was a good move to go to Benfica now it is a good move to go to Monaco. Let's see what happens.

Maitiu
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Maitiu Wrote: | 03.06UTC | Jul 22, 2008

Well, the Benfica move did appear to be a good one at the time. He was getting time and doing well at first. Things can change quickly when the guy who brought you in gets fired and you're dealing with a totally new management team. A new manager will always be hesitant to play an 18 year old while they're trying to consolidate their position. Hopefully Adu will find himself in a more stable situation at Monaco. Hopefully.

daniel Morales
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daniel Morales Wrote: | 21.17UTC | Jul 22, 2008

Adu sux

r_j_osgood
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r_j_osgood Wrote: | 09.02UTC | Jul 23, 2008

You never know Landon decided to come back to the MLS!!! But if you have been watching ADU play recently even just the training with Benfica has made him alot better. I love the MLS it is a slow process But I Love it.

Modric513
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Modric513 Wrote: | 23.41UTC | Jul 23, 2008

adu is overrated

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