Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"


FABIO PAIM
By dixon9
August 22 2008

Chelsea have announced the one-year loan signing of 20 year old Fabio Paim from Sporting. The deal came after the recommendation of “Big Phil” Scolari who obviously feels that he can get something out of the forward who 3 years ago, was rated higher than Manchester United´s Nani.

The loan deal presumably has a fixed fee option to buy after the first season. 

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The youngster, who plays out wide (Thank you Carefree!), was interviewed at Lisbon airport quite obviously excited and ready for his new challenge.

"Yes, now - now I can believe it. I'm going there to work and give my best. It's a dream to be able to play in a Chelsea shirt, one of the best teams in the world.” 

“To tell the truth, I'm still not fully aware of what's happening, it’s all so quick. If possible I'd like to start training as soon as I arrive. I really want to play.” 

“I want to get to know my team-mates, and it doesn't matter to me is I get to play in the reserve team or not. It's true it's a huge leap for me in my career, but it's recognition of my ability and it's the biggest opportunity of my life." 

Paim was one of the best youngsters at Sporting but spent spells on loan at Olivais e Moscavide, Trofense and Paos de Ferreira, however, I am informed that Portuguese teams in the lower leagues often owe their players back pay and coaches tend to be eyeing where their next job could be.   

As I mentioned earlier, he was tipped as a rising star at 14 years of age and ahead of Nani.  Players sometimes mature at different ages so let’s see how he does at Chelsea

Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: 50 Years Over 100 Years (IP Logged)
Date: 22/08/2008 18:09

Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"

Re: Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: carefree (IP Logged)
Date: 22/08/2008 18:12

Welcome to the best club on the planet Fabio.

Re: Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: eklim (IP Logged)
Date: 22/08/2008 18:22

i know fabio's joined bcoz it was confirmed on sportings website thjat hes joined on a season long loan wiv an option!
but u say chelsea hve confirmed it wer and wen?
it hasnt been on the website hvnt heard scolari talk about it but i hve heard deco speak about him?
or hve chelsea confirmed it???

Re: Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/08/2008 19:27

That is the strange thing - NOTHING on the official site yet (however, wouldnt be the first time they are the last to put something up about a new signing!)




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Re: Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 22/08/2008 22:18

It is definite - SSN are reporting it - and if Faim says he is happy to play in the reserves, thats where he will be.

To be honest I had seen snippets of this happening over the last week or two, but didn't really take much notice, simply because we havent sold anyone (other than Sidwell) to accommodate any new players.

The Sheva deal looks dead in the water and the normal Internet rumours suggest that Sheva WILL feature in Scolari's plans after all.

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Re: Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: carefree (IP Logged)
Date: 01/01/2009 12:24

Where has he gone,whats happen to him.I watched him a couple of times in the reserves and you can see that he has got something but hav`nt seen him since.

Re: Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 01/01/2009 12:35

I heard that we sent him back!

(not sure if true)




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Re: Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 01/01/2009 13:00

Yep he got sent back a couple of months ago. Opened his mouth and upset a few people, I believe.

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Re: Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: carefree (IP Logged)
Date: 01/01/2009 13:06

Oh really cheers for that 66.It was just that i was looking at the left side of our squad and remember this kid who possessed so much promise,his head was probably to big,that's what happens to some of these kids.

Re: Fabio Paim: "Like a Dream!"
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 01/01/2009 13:09

one thing is for certain carefree his dreads are long

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