Bidding "Adu"

This past week saw U.S. internationals Eddie Johnson and Freddy Adu (remember him?) sign for Greek club Aris Thessaloniki.

Eddie is being loaned for at least the rest of the season, after only making four appearances for the Cottagers and having had, shall we say, a less than successful loan spell with Cardiff City. Let's hope Hector Cuper, the former Inter and Valencia boss, who currently manages sixth-placed Aris, will provide him with meaningful playing time prior to this summer's World Cup.

Similarly, Freddy passed up the chance to play for Hull in hopes of joining the Greek side, because it would allow him the most playing time and best prospects for the development of his game after a disappointing spell at Benfica.

And, thus, Aris has taken the American invasion mantle from Fulham.