[Albion] Joel Veltman signs from Ajax in a 3-year deal

[R. Slicker]

Obviously White going back to Leeds.


What?

 

[ShandyH]

To be fair we have gaps in the squad. I’m still very confused. As always.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

More of a right back than centre back.

Played in last seasons Champions League semi final against Spurs as right back. Was on the bench for second leg and came on in second half.

 

[ShandyH]

But he’s another Dutch international (which is mental).

 

[Hampster Gull]

Well I for one never doubted this, not even for a second

 

[vagabond]

Ajax fans rate him.

28 though, seems quite a short term signing. But I guess if we’re going to have a young squad that’s the balance we need.

 

[London Irish]

Obvious we had to have a replacement for the Greyhound, it was the priority

 

[Wozza]

Imagine this conversation 10 years ago.

"Albion have signed a 28yo Dutch international from Ajax."

"Yeah, not sure where he's going to fit in though."

 

[blockhseagull]

Shouts Montoya is off and decent cover at CB if injuries.

Think we all knew Duffy and Montoya were likely to leave and this guy and White will be the replacements.

 

[Frutos]

Ryan, Lamptey, Veltman, Dunk, White, Burn, Lallana, Bissouma, Trossard, Mac Allister, Maupay

Not bad...

 

[Vatican Citys No.2 Keeper]

Sorry - wasn't keeping an eye on my emails!

That's a bit out the blue - "he’s also comfortable in possession" - has to signal the end for Duffy, surely.

Usually I miss these sort of emails when they come through. By chance I logged in for no particular reason five minutes before it got announced and saw the press email in the inbox!

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Gives more chances of changing formation.......to what, I have no idea

 

[Stat Brother]

Going to a back fifteen. Definitely.

Corrected for accuracy.

 

[vagabond]

Leeds fans will be all over this

https://twitter.com/woldswhite/status/1288574711895597063

 

[raymondo]

Duffy and Montoya probably........?

That would be my guess too. Fairly sorted on the right hand side then for either 3 at the back (with wing backs ahead), or four at the back.

 

[macbeth]

Crikey, they kept that quiet. Stat brother will be furious!

 

[ShandyH]

Ryan, Lamptey, Veltman, Dunk, White, Burn, Lallana, Bissouma, Trossard, Mac Allister, Maupay

Not bad...

Bit harsh on Webster.

 

[Stat Brother]

Imagine this conversation 10 years ago.

"Albion have signed a 28yo Dutch international from Ajax."

"Yeah, not sure where he's going to fit in though."

"Albion have signed a 28yo Dutch international from Ajax."

"centre back"

"Yeah"



It's not really that hard to imagine.

 

[vagabond]

We capitalised on a £900k release clause according to Naylor:

https://twitter.com/andynaylorbhafc/status/1288573036401238018

 

[Badger Boy]

Schelotto replacement whilst also covering for the departing Shane Duffy, would be my guess.

Interesting that he's not taken the vacant number 3 shirt he's worn for so log at Ajax. Maybe we have a new left back / left wing back coming in and the number has been promised?