Your coming was foretold in the hearts of those who truly love FC Dundee. We prayed, we dreamt, we yearned for such as you. Dreams so seldom come true, yet this one has. A true superstar in the highest rankings, a man with gifted feet and a brain that transcends age. I least of all thought I’d ever see a player of your stature wearing the proud dark blue of Dundee. Not since the days of Saint Billy Steele has our hallowed turf been graced by a player of such talent. (and I never witnessed that genius).

What a performance against Celtic. You teased, tormented and outclassed their multi million pound defence time after time and in the end you more than any deserved a better result. If the Argentine Manager is watching he surely must see you as an asset to any international squad. If Laarson and his ilk are worthy of this honour you are surely in the hall of all time greats. Thanks for choosing FC Dundee.

Your coming in Dundee terms is like the arrival of a Messiah. How short or long your stay may turn out to be you have given FC Dundee supporters a glimpse of the heights this great club can reach.

El Pajoro (The Bird) – we understand now why so many Argantinians still hallow your name in Godlike terms and their choice of knickname. We understand why so many write to the Dundee sites from all over the world in praise of you. A genius of the highest rankings your ability and gutbursting effort for the cause has won over the Dees support. You move with the grace of a bird, you fly with the wings of youth, and ridicule the age barrier. Your football brain is unsurpassed, your repertoire of skills remarkable and unreal.

WE LOVE YOU CLAUDIO, NO MATTER HOW SHORT OR LONG YOUR STAY. LlKE A LIGHTNING BOLT FROM THE GREAT DARK BLUE YOU HAVE ALLOWED THIS OFTEN UNFAIRLY CRITICISED DUNDEE SUPPORT A CHANCE TO REACH OUT AND TOUCH THE FACE OF HEAVEN.