Bart, Chelsea rated him enough to start him a fair few times. Then sell him for £6m and if he got a call up to Germany squad, surely that is based on his club form?
He was Middlesbrough captain also and they are gutted he has gone as Villa, Everton and Spurs were interested.
Tuncay is the better deal, Chelsea bid £8m for him last January but Boro rejected because at that time they didn't need the money but needed Prem survival!
Also agreed terms for another £5m transfer of 21 year old Uruguay International Diego Arismendi
He was Middlesbrough captain also and they are gutted he has gone as Villa, Everton and Spurs were interested.
Tuncay is the better deal, Chelsea bid £8m for him last January but Boro rejected because at that time they didn't need the money but needed Prem survival!
Also agreed terms for another £5m transfer of 21 year old Uruguay International Diego Arismendi