Translation of the Spanish press report
Andrea Orlandi has signed for Blackpool so it would seem, the highly rated winger joins as a free agent following his release from Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer. He could be joined by fellow former seagull David Lopez as early as today. Orlandi, a left sided player adds width to Jose Rigs side and could be thrown into the mix in this weekends encounter with Nottingham Forest.
Writing for Spanish newspaper am14 he writes highly about Jose Riga and how the manager persuaded him to join the club. (please excuse the translation)
" I've gone north all the way up to Blackpool. And again by 'feelings'. I am in a historic club in the Renaissance, in absolute remodeling. Since the end of the season I was called Second some clubs here in England and in Spain. On paper had better places to go, clubs with more clarified, with less doubt this ... But when your caller is a coach in person, there is something that tells you it's special. José Riga, the Blackpool was as honest with the phone two days after I took the car from Swansea (which was training) to Blackpool to know him and talk to the club. That just ten days ago and I'm here. Looking home, looking that roller coaster next to the beach and getting used to the orange (maybe just being mechanical)"
The winger has signed a one year deal with the option of a further year and he seems to be relishing the chance to play at Forest this weekend. "On Saturday we start the league in Nottingham, at the City Ground. Beautiful countryside and very loyal to their teams fans. And there will be at least a thousand of our fans. Because here, in England, this is normal. On Monday, I tell you. But wish us luck, because the input we need."
Take of that what you will, hope its true |  |
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