Exclusive – Arsenal’s Barazite Joins Derby County On Loan
Young Guns has learnt that Arsenal have allowed free-scoring Dutch forward Nacer Barazite to leave London for Championship outfit Derby County on loan.
Barazite has been strongly linked with a switch to Spanish link club UD Salamanca, but after they confirmed Håvard Nordtveit as their second loanee from Arsenal, Nacer has been given the chance to show of his tremendous talents in the Championship.
The Dutch flyer – already a Holland Under 19 International – scored 20 goals in all competitions for the Gunners Reserves & Youth sides last season, and scored two in as many games for the first team over pre-season.
Winning goals against Barnet and Huddersfield Town coupled with a strike away to Rushden has seen his stock rise, but the 18 year old will not be given the opportunity to play more Carling Cup football, however will gain crucial experience with the relegated Premiership side.
Paul Jewell admitted last year he would be keen to snap up any potential young starlets, and after jumping the queue ahead of the likes of Birmingham and Norwich – Derby have signed arguably the most exciting young forward in the country.
The elegant Dutchman left London this afternoon to agree personal terms ahead of the switch, with the fleet footed winger hoping to help County back into the Premiership during the coming season.
Article By – J.Sanderson
watch him score 25+ goals this season if he stays fit… i bet my foot on it!!!
Tatenda said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Why would have to agree terms if he is only joining on loan?
Ben Jones said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:26 pm
a good place to toughen him up a bit, youd think…
owen said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Hopefully guys, he is a top talent and i reckon Derby fans are gonna end up being in shock at his quality.
Nacer can fire them to promotion
J.Sanderson said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Terms such as housing, who pays his wages Arsenal or Derby, how much he is gonna play, where he is gonna play. things like that
J.Sanderson said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:28 pm
queue is spelt as queue.
duke said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:30 pm
is nacer a winger/ attacking mid, or is he like a striker?
gunna4lyf said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:37 pm
very very happy about this one, i was dissappointed wen i heard he might go on loan to salmanca, cause i thought it would have been counter productive, but this loan i think could help him improve, physically and getting used to the pressure of 1st football. plus i think we get to see and hear about him more if stays here. hope we get drawn against derby in the cc. keep up the good work J.Sanderson
goononer4life said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:38 pm
sanderson ur a genius u get the madest info but the thing is most of it is true
arsenal fan said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:40 pm
this is a great move for him and Arsenal and we will see the benefits next season.
Jan any news on whih centre midfielder we are after it seems to gone a bit quite at the moment
steera said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:43 pm
It’s a shame i wanted him to stay with us as i feel he could of featured in the carling cup.
He is a future great, i have very high hopes for him for sure.
Kevin said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:45 pm
i think he will be great for derby
austriangooner said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Interesting when Derby are hardly short of strikers: Nathan Ellington, Rob Hulse, Tito Villa, Liam Dickenson, Mile Sterjovski, Aleksander Prijovic and Paris Simmons!
Paul Jewell must believe barazite is the real deal to take him on.
keithmansfield said this on August 18, 2008 at 9:55 pm
I think hes the kind of player they need atm and i hope he does well. Lets face it…its pretty likely he will if he plays at the same level he was last season for the Reserves and over the summer.
Anyway, good move for him and good move for Derby aswell.
Johnny Maverik said this on August 18, 2008 at 10:00 pm
i reckon he will do amazingly well , but remenber derby is a top champ side and paul jewell is a decent manager i just hope he dont get injured because he is on the slim side of things
Frank Butcher said this on August 18, 2008 at 10:08 pm
great news!
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seagy44 said this on August 18, 2008 at 10:15 pm
gr8 bit of business by derby i reckon! i live in derby at the moment and have appalled by some of the quality of derby this season(not to mention last season) keithmansfield, dickinson, sterjovski, prijokovic mostly play midfield but can play up front and simons is miles away from the first team! so his quality is desperatly needed and welcomed
elliot said this on August 18, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Wow JS this is some exclusive news, thanks! I’ve always thought this boy is special since we started seeing him in the reserves. If Jewell gives him some games (which I think he will – they can’t be blind to that amount of talent), he’ll do a Bendtner, come back and fight for a first-team place. Good luck Nacer!
Lou said this on August 18, 2008 at 10:19 pm
I think fans are being ridiculously over optimistic – there is a HUGE jump between reserve and 1st team football. I think Nacer, rather than the Derby fans will be in for a huge shock. The amount of tackles flying in will intimidate him and all I hope for is that he comes back in one piece and still able to function. No doubt about his talent, but will his specific talents of technique have a platfrom to shine?
There have been some successes – Bendtner came back a better player, as did the like of Cashley and even though they didnt make it the likes of Bentley, Pennant and Upson benefitted from a loan. However for the likes of Djourou, Lupoli and Merida to an extent, it backfired. Im keeing my fingers crossed but not expecting miracles.
Steve said this on August 18, 2008 at 10:24 pm
gd move. he’ll only improve n could one day come bk to show his trades in the first team.
Gd luck to him n hope he gets alot of first team action
mike.from.around.da.way said this on August 18, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Since he’s been at Arsenal Nacer has never failed to impress when I’ve seen him play and he’s the sort of guy who will really benefit from a season in the Championshp.
Having said that I don’t think he’ll play as striker for us, more likely wide midfield in our set up which is really an inside forward position rather than a winger.
EiN said this on August 18, 2008 at 10:56 pm
great news ! i hope he does well.
now i wonder what happens with randall and lansbury since ramsey & wilshere look better/more promising than them, and it sucks that merida got sent out on loan, it looks like he’ll leave in future(i hope not).
good luck nacer !
hj said this on August 18, 2008 at 11:04 pm
We are stockpiling in 1st team players…these players are too good for the reserves.
I’m glad Fran Merida is staying though. I’m sure he’ll be starting next to Ramsey in the central midfield for the Carling Cup matches…that’s where he’ll have to take his chance.
Jay said this on August 18, 2008 at 11:08 pm
[...] August 18, 2008 by scottpuffin Young Guns has an exclusive on Nacer Barazite joining Derby County on loan until the end of the season.The article can be found here. [...]
BARAZITE JOINS DERBY « Arsenal Opinion said this on August 18, 2008 at 11:09 pm
fran merida is going on loan far as i heared to another spanish team
oz said this on August 18, 2008 at 11:12 pm
I think this is good news for us (Derby). Lupoli was great for us in his loan 2 seasons ago, and I feel another skillfull attacking player who has a great finishing ability will be a good addition once again.
I disagree with Steve that Lupoli’s loan move backfired, You knew his contract was up at the end of the season, if anything its Arsenals fault not to tie him down to a longer deal, or offer him better.
Derby have 3 main Strikers at the moment in Ellington, Hulse and Villa. Our young singing from Stockport Dickinson’s fourth but theres been rumours hes not ready and hes to be loaned out so he doesn’t lose confidence from not playing. So a strong fourth player who can add a bit of magic will be helpfull.
If he takes his chance and scores goals, he will be kept in the team by Jewell.
renegade.ram said this on August 18, 2008 at 11:17 pm
I hope your wrong Oz as i rate Merida the highest of our youngsters barring maybe Vela. Great article again JS. Will Barazites loan be for 6 months so we can bring him back if hes doing really well? Also do u have any idea if Merida may be going back on loan?
JohnV said this on August 18, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Your wrong Oz…have you not read the report on Arsenal.com.
Merida is staying as he thinks he’ll make it with us and play this season. Hope it turns out like that.
Jay said this on August 18, 2008 at 11:29 pm
@ Jay
the Article on the Arsenal website, states that Merida wants to stay, but its up to the manager. the deal for him to go out on loan to a Spanish team is already in place, but he’s waiting to speak to Wenger
mike.from.around.da.way said this on August 19, 2008 at 12:00 am
Our whole Carling Cup team is going out on loan. At this rate we’ll have to field regulars … or the ladies team 9 no offence meant to the ladies who are a very talented bunch now being poached by the Women’s MLS in the states.)
Damon said this on August 19, 2008 at 12:26 am
When we sell adebayor, he would be the one to be promoted…
Nicque said this on August 19, 2008 at 12:52 am
“There have been some successes – Bendtner came back a better player, as did the like of Cashley and even though they didnt make it the likes of Bentley, Pennant and Upson benefitted from a loan. However for the likes of Djourou, Lupoli and Merida to an extent, it backfired. Im keeing my fingers crossed but not expecting miracles.”
Cant agree with that. Djourou benefitted from the loan move, even though he didnt perform as well as he would have wanted and probably expected, not that it was all his fault mind. Lupoli didnt, but there again i’ve been watching past reserve games and he was never that incredible, had a nack of being in the right place at the right time and a good finish, but little else. Did ok on loan but his career hasnt taken off since then. Although its looking up for him a bit now.
As for Merida, the loan move did him loads of good and he performaed brilliantly, endearing himself to the Socedade fans. 12 games, 6 assists and 1 goal. Cant rly complain about that, no injuries and came back an improved player.
The loan move bar a terrible injury can only do Barazite good, as it can for any player between the age of 17 and 21 who are physically ready to play first team football at a high level, which the championship is.
Johnny Maverik said this on August 19, 2008 at 1:17 am
He’ll be on the right wing.
crafty bison said this on August 19, 2008 at 3:00 am
Best of luck to Barazite at Derby , i think a good deal by Jewel . I now believe that the arsenal youngsters have been divided into three tiers :
a) Those who are at the fringes of first team action and will probably play in the carling cup (Djourou , Bendtner , Vela , Traore , Fabianski , Ramsay , Wilshere , Bischoff etc.)
b) Those who are too good for the reserve football and go out on loan to come back and challenge for a first team birth ( Barazite , Nordveit , Gibbs , Pedro Bothelo , Gilbert and Merida)
c) Those who will play in U-18s and reserves in the current season (Coquelin , Ogogo , Steer , Watt , Bartley , thomas , hoyte etc )
Then there are some anomalys i.e Randall ( has been on the fringes but will he go out on loan or stay) , Lansbury ( not really shone through thid pre-season although will most probably stay with the reserves) , Rui Fonte ( will stay with the reserves but a miassive year for him) , Jay Simpson ( with so many strikers infront of him , i am afraid the writing maybe on the wall for him)
Well i think thats the lot sorted out with a few concluding points :
a) Wenger will have plans for all of them i am sure , so things can change
b) The loanees list indicates the reserve first team players will play in the carling cup to improve fitness , sharpness.
c) Ofcourse new signings can happen as well
I would like J , to give us an update post regarding at loans , prospects and plans of all these young guns at the end of the transfer window.
Ali said this on August 19, 2008 at 5:48 am
Nacer Barazite the most exiting young forward in the country i would not go that far mate because i could name at least three young strikers who are bigger talents than he is and they are Manchester Uniteds Danny Welbeck, Manchester City’s Daniel Sturridge, Crystal Palace’s Victor Moses and Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso IMO
kent paul said this on August 19, 2008 at 5:53 am
Good move for Nacer, will really push his game on even further, he will be almost the finished article when he returns I reckon.
Keep up the good work Sanderson
seb said this on August 19, 2008 at 7:19 am
Can i just refer you all to a comment on the Nordveit blog where i stated Nacer would be joining Derby last night (way before J) Just wanted you all to appreciate it.lol
I have recently just found this site but from now on intend to update you all with any breaking news regarding the reserves but inparticular the younger players.
Thanks all, just wanted to introduce myself
lozza606 said this on August 19, 2008 at 7:40 am
kent paul: he said ‘arguably’ the most exciting young forward in the country. And on ‘young guns’, I think you’ll find a couple people willing to dispute you.
Welbeck is a future Sunderland player.
Sturridge’s career is gonna be fucked by Thaksin ruining the club, will be sold to any bidder in January (Middlesbrough?) and stay there not getting the service he’d like for the rest of his career.
Delfouneso looks good. Him and Gabby could be lethal in a couple years.
But Barazite’s the second coming of Bergkamp! That’s quite the difference in class! Ok, he might get injured and ruin his career but that’s the same for everyone. He knows a beautiful pass, can read the game correctly, always knows where to move, obviously knows where the goal is (and I’ll think we’ll see a couple wonder goals if he’s given a bit of room at Derby). There is one thing completely lacking from his game but it’s something missing from the majority of reserves in first team experience and the strength to be playing professional football every week. Once he gets that he’ll definitely be competeting with Bendtner and Vela.
Samuel said this on August 19, 2008 at 7:52 am
[...] Young Guns has an exclusive that Derby County are set to sign one of my favourite prospects at Arsenal, Nacer Barazite on a season-long loan deal. My first impressions were good. I personally didn’t want Nacer to be sent to Spain for a season, I felt he would gain more from playing in the Championship. His situation is different to that of Nordtveit, Spanish football is attacking minded and the speed is good to test a defender. As a striker, Barazite will not come up against many physical defenders in Spain, something he will encounter often if he makes it into Arsenal’s first team. [...]
Malaysian Gooner.com said this on August 19, 2008 at 9:13 am
Love to watch this guy, I will probably watch a small bunch of Derby games this season (if Barazite is playing ofc.).
PeteE said this on August 19, 2008 at 9:21 am
Barazite is special. his touch is up there with Bergkamp. he just needs competitive games now and thats what Derby will give him. lets hope he plays lots of games because this boy will be great for Arsenal one day. this loan is a good move for all concerned.
gazzap said this on August 19, 2008 at 9:24 am
Will probably end up replacing the crock Van Persie. This player is that good.
Jay said this on August 19, 2008 at 9:57 am
Barazite is one of the most exciting young forwards in the country, can you really see the likes of Sturridge playing week in week out for the likes of Man U successfully? Barazite has a good touch, good vision, a good shot but he needs to improve physically and that’s easier to do than improve the other aspects of his game. He’s almost the opposite of Adebayor, his game relies on intelligence rather than power and when you’ve got skills like that, you’ve got everything needed to succeed.
Hopefully Barazite can play every week because he’s able to play on the wings, as a second striker and as the main man. Your news is mostly correct J but I’m gonna wait ’till it’s announced on the Arsenal website (might take a while).
Fabregas' Dad said this on August 19, 2008 at 10:04 am
Our whole back 4 from the Twente and West Brom game are probably gonna be playing international friendlies.
Fabregas' Dad said this on August 19, 2008 at 10:11 am
[...] Nacer Barazite is said to be going to Derby for the season, there’s nothing official yet but Young Guns say it’s going to happen. He could do with the experience in the Championship too, Wenger rates him highly and is not afraid to pick him, so he could be another player in contention for first team football when we returns. [...]
Boring International Friendlies… « The Cannon said this on August 19, 2008 at 10:40 am
It’s not with an option to make the deal permanent is it JS?
Setanta says that there is a option to make it permanent, but I can’t believe that Arsenal would let that happen with a player of his quality.
TheArsenalWay said this on August 19, 2008 at 10:53 am
Barazite will be the new Pires – Class act!
Mark said this on August 19, 2008 at 12:56 pm
WOW, not that I doubted you, but you guys were right. Great news, I hope he does a Nik Bendtner.
Gooner4life&beyond said this on August 19, 2008 at 1:18 pm
[...] we exclusively told you yesterday, Dutch striker Nacer Barazite has sealed his switch to Championship outfit Derby [...]
Confirmed - Barazite Joins Derby On Month Long Loan « [» Young Guns ! «] said this on August 19, 2008 at 1:46 pm
good, I like Derby and I think this will be great experience. Can catch games now and again on telly. Really pleased we are not loaning players to Birmingham after their fans celebrated Eduardo’s injury. Hope they don’t come back up.
Chrissie Greeno said this on August 19, 2008 at 4:44 pm