A lot of people with strong opinions on a player they are unlikely to have seen play much.
I watched his games for Barça. I remember clearly how class he looked away from in a win at Inter which was not an easy game. Other than that I don’t recall too much about his performances in the other couple of games. One was in a loss when the league was won and the whole first team didn’t play so doesn’t mean too much. I asked others that I meet up with to go to the games and they basically said the same. No major excitement or strong opinion on him, but that he did look excellent at Inter.
I didn’t see any of his games for Schalke but you just have to read a bit to see he was picked when fit, and also that he was voted player of the month back in Feb.
I can only say I like that he is very quick and that he was boss In an away victory in the Champions League at Inter for a club that often struggles on the road. If Ancelotti is happy to sign him, I’m very confident we will like him.