“Here we go!”
/hɪə wi ɡoʊ/
phrase · soccer
Definition
The magic words that confirm a transfer is 100% happening. Contracts signed, medicals passed, announcement imminent.
Origin
Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano's signature phrase when a deal is officially done and dusted. Fans refresh his Twitter feed obsessively during transfer windows just to see those three words.
Used in a sentence
"Is Danny making it out for pints tonight?" "100%. He just got someone to cover his shift. 'Here we go' confirmed."
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