Swansea City

Michael Laudrup expects duo to make impact on Swansea City

By Danielle Joynson, Staff Reporter | 11 July 2012

Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup believes that new players Chico and Jonathan de Guzman will fit in "perfectly" with the Welsh club.

Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup believes that new signings Chico and Jonathan de Guzman will fit in well at the Liberty Stadium.

The Welsh outfit completed the acquisition of De Guzman on a season-long loan from Villarreal, while Chico has joined the club for £2m.

"I can guarantee that we have two players who will give everything from the first day," Laudrup told the club's official website. "I know Chico and I know what he can do for us. I think it's a very important signing. He has a lot of experience from the Spanish and Italian leagues.

"He can play good football, but he is also physical and aggressive. He is a great signing for us, as is Jonathan, who is another player who has the quality and motivation, which is important.

"He is a box-to-box player. He receives and moves the ball, can play in small spaces, so I think he will fit in perfectly with this team."

Laudrup was confirmed as Brendan Rodgers's replacement last month.