Display MoreSo, we lost Saori to GS? This is a big mistake by Vakif board and especially by Guidetti as we know he is the only authorized person in transfers.
However..., I won't blame them much.. as I claimed last year, Saori was probably being hiddenly sponsored by a Japan company when she was at Vakif and this is clear now when I read Japan Daikin will pay half of Saori's cost at GS.
People were objecting me about Saori issue a lot last year. also, they were questioning her performance, etc. Now, after olympics, we seen once again she carried her NT to finals of Grand prix. She is best transfer of GS, even better than Montano. GS will be a good defensive team. If they utilize Asli who is a good blocker as good as Poljak and with Saori, GS has become the best team in the league this season as their attack weapons too, Montano-Neriman, are the bests in the league.
So, we got Costagrande? Unnecessary totally. Not that about her quality, but, Vakif's need wasn't old and experienced players this season. With addition of a youngster or two, Vakif could still compete for top 2 as long as they keep team spirit. With youngsters, this could happen. Now, with Nikolic and Costagrande, as well as due Bahar-coach relation, I foresee Vakif's team spirit will be lost this season and can not be more than 3rd in the league this season.
This year, my favorites:
1. GS definitely (unless Barbolini sh*ts.)
2 and 3. Ecz or Fener
4. Vakif
Bahar - Guidetti relationship exited for a longer period, now they just made it official..So I see no trouble there