Onyewu, a Yankee in Milan

Until a couple of weeks, Oguchi Onyewu was a complete unknown in Europe. But after signing a surprise Confederations Cup, the American just sign with AC Milan for three seasons, as part of new sports project rossonera entity. And is that with the departure of the iconic Paolo Maldini, rearm urges defensive block.

Axel Torres already ahead after the game between the U.S. and Spain, the price of defense would have risen considerably. Before the Confederations, rumors placed the U.S. at Fenerbahce, but what goes on call at a medium as the Turkish football to be part of a giant of calcium!

Onyewu is the perfect example of how a good tournament can catapult a player's career. Surely there are many defenses more regular than American, but a perfect game was enough to entice a larger Europe. Not that it lacks merit: going very well at the top, is strong, and his body seems designed for touch football and Italian. But Oguchi should be grateful to have done the right thing at the time and place.

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