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Already two players
A central striker, Étienne Beugre (24 years old, 1.95m), and a winger, Yvan Ikia Dimi (20 years old, 1.75m) came to strengthen the offensive sector of the Girondins during the month of January. The first signed up with an 18-month contract and remuneration which according to our information places him in the top salary of the locker room. The second is repeated by Amiens SC at the Girondins without a purchase option, specifies the Bordeaux club.
These arrivals at these positions were an expectation from Bruno Irlès the coach. He wanted to strengthen the offensive wings with a faster, stronger and faster player.
Plus, he wanted an understudy for Andy Carroll: “Étienne complements Andy Carroll. They are both tall, but he is more mobile,” declared the Bordeaux coach to Sud-Ouest.
Bordeaux attentive to opportunities
Many observers expected the recruitment of a player in the middle who would be a relay player with technical quality and forward play. However, today, this type of player has not been signed at the moment.
The club remains attentive to opportunities, writes the regional daily for reinforcement in the middle or in attack. You have until January 31, 11:59 p.m. to position yourself.
Necessary departures
On the wings Irlès has 5 players for 2 positions: Bahassa, Diallo, Mutyaba, Karim and Ikia Dimi. In addition, Yanis Merdji, Andy Carroll and Beugre can play in both central positions. With 3-season contracts for several players, like Karim who negotiates an amicable break to leave the club, Bordeaux is walking on a tightrope financially. It is John Williams, sports director of Amiens SC and Girondins de Bordeaux who is in charge of the construction of the group. At least one departure is necessary.
Remember that, on the match sheet, only 16 players are possible. Some coaches sometimes choose not to use a second goalkeeper in order to benefit from additional replacement in the game. This season, Bruno Irlès opted for this solution only once against La Roche VF. This further limits the available places.
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