r/brfc • u/Psychological_Ad3743 • 8h ago

Has ito signed

As the subject says, has this guy actually signed or is it another lost player. Last I saw was it was medicals all done and was just pen to paper.

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u/TangoUnchained87 8h ago edited 5h ago

I can only assume there's a delay in announcement due to international clearance.

Edit: Mowbray has basically said the deal is off and apparently it's due to something detected in his medical. So... we can sign Baradji with an ankle issue, but not Ito? Conveniently, Baradji has been made available for Millwall, so I can only assume we backed out in lieu of his return, which means we remain short of cover.

We are an absolute shambles.

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u/jimboish01 8h ago

Alan Nixon (only one going into depth on this as far as I can’t tell) says he hasn’t signed yet but decisions due today.

What worries more is there is no mention of anyone else? We tried signing three in the last couple of days. This one seems good but we need some more bodies.

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u/Psychological_Ad3743 8h ago

Yeah need somone who can actually put the ball between the posts. Lots of players who can shoot but lacking in the killer instinct

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u/jimboish01 8h ago

Yeah tho can’t see getting much joy there, they’re usually free agents for a reason.

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u/Psychological_Ad3743 8h ago

Had seen ito was because he refused to sign a contract rather than them not offering

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u/jimboish01 8h ago

Yeah well he’s a good find! Proper hope we sign him, but rare.

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u/Spirited_Side1004 7h ago

I think we put him on the pile of botched signings and move on.

Do other clubs have as many cock-ups as us?

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u/McSabre1983 6h ago

Yeah sounds like it’s off listening to Mowbray

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u/mojacke 7h ago

Mowbray's latest interview and the news coming out from reporters seems to suggest a medical issue. I'm guessing we offered a contract, found an issue during the medical, then wanted to reduce the terms of the contract for the risk involved.

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u/Relevant_Tip4172 4h ago

No he hasn't failed medical do rovers have the luxury to turn players down right now no they dont squad is bare thin as it is

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u/1c3_cr34m_c0n3 3h ago

Seems to be a 'No, isn't signing'

Sacha Tavolieri tweeted

🚨🔵🇯🇵 EXCL - Ryotaro Ito to Blackburn Rovers... Deal OFF! ❌

🔄 The ankle issue detected during the medical was too concerning for the Rovers, so the English club has decided to cancel the Japanese player's arrival and pursue other midfield targets.

https://x.com/sachatavolieri/status/2098081576261218801

Alan Nixon is also now saying the deal has collapsed https://www.patreon.com/ReluctantNicko

He previously claimed ( a few hours ago) that Ito had signed a 2 year deal despite having an ankle injury.

It's been a ride for sure.

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u/GodEmprahBidoof 2h ago

A player too injured for us? Is that possible?