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Freddy Adu Loaned to AS Monaco

Monday, 21 July 08, 08:13 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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Adu, Bradley to Monaco?

Thursday, 10 July 08, 10:33 PM

SoccerTimes.com is reporting that French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco is interested in acquiring the services of American midfielders Michael Bradley and Freddy Adu. Monaco finished a disappointing twelfth in the league last year and is looking to improve on that finish in the upcoming campaign. The club's management apparently feels our boys can help them do that.

Freddy Adu and Michael Bradley had incredibly different seasons last year. Bradley was a constant for Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen. While his father consistently plays him as a defensive midfielder for the US National Team, his performances in Holland seem to indicate this isn't his ideal role. Bradley shattered Brian McBride's goal-scoring record for an American abroad (from midfield, no less) last season with sixteen league goals and twenty in all competitions. These are statistics you would expect from a midfielder like Frank Lampard, not a twenty year old American. Based on his performances, Bradley's departure from Heerenveen this off-season was a foregone conclusion, a question of 'where' not 'if'. Freddy Adu, on the other hand, enjoyed much more limited success in his first season at Benfica. When given the opportunity, Adu has put in good performances, even scoring a few goals. Unfortunately, Adu joined the club on the cusp of a very tumultuous period. The manager who signed him, José Antonio Camacho, left the club soon after Adu's arrival and Benfica has since gone through two managers, both of whom have proven reluctant to give Adu time. Moves away from their current clubs will be beneficial for both players, particularly Adu who would certainly benefit from regular first team football. I've got my fingers crossed on this one.

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