The New England Revolution acquired Ousmane Dabo and Didier Domi on free transfers, the team’s first French players. Dabo, one of the most accomplished midfielders in Revolution history, had played for five Serie A teams, plus Manchester City, Monaco and Rennes. But Dabo, 34, struggled with injuries and performed in four games for the Revolution before retiring. [Read more…] about Feb. 11, 2011 – Revolution acquire Ousmane Dabo from SS Lazio
Not many players in Revolution history displayed greater composure in midfield than Ousmane Dabo, though not enough people had a chance to see him demonstrate his ability in New England. When Dabo was 21, he was transferred from Rennes to Inter for 9 million euros. A 31-year-old Roberto Baggio (2.5m euros) and a 19-year-old Andrea Pirlo (2m euros) were among Inter’s midfield newcomers that year. Dabo became a valuable journeyman holding midfielder, learning the trade with several Serie A clubs, winning Coppa Italia twice, plus the 2003 Confederations Cup with France. Dabo also made a stop at Manchester City, where he played under Stuart Pearce and also absorbed a major cheap shot from teammate Joey Barton during a training session.
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