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Notes from Diego Alonso's first press conference

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Incoming Player Rating of the 23/24 Season

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As the season has come to a wrap we look at the players which were brought in and how they faired in the season. The rating will be given out of 10 and in no particular order. In a season which brought promise, disappointment ensured. Let's see how the new recruitments faired and what impact they had. Tonny Vilhena -  5 out of 10 Estimate Transfer 3 Million Euro Once touted as a wonderkid, Vilhena came with a lot of promise as a workhorse in the midfield. He immediately slotted in and would cover the field and press a lot. Unfortunately, the hype did not match the performances, with misfired passes a main factor of frustration. Vilhena notched up 1 goal and 1 assist in 41 games. Willian Arao - 9 out of 10 Estimate Transfer 2.5 Million Euro Arao came late in the summer window, was brought in immediately verse Braga and made his physical presence made. He quickly became a fan favorite with his no-nonsense approach. Whilst he was brought in as a defensive midfielder/"6", he