Samuel Umtiti
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xXKonan
Senior Member
Yeah he's coming.
xavi_the_Boss
New member
Why?
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Flavia
Guest
He should had said catalan, haha.
F
Flavia
Guest
How did it go from 25m to 33m?
xXKonan
Senior Member
It's either we aren't great at negotiating or Aulas wanting a bit more money. It could be both actually.
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Flavia
Guest
It's either we aren't great at negotiating or Aulas wanting a bit more money. It could be both actually.
Honestly, if he costs 33m, I'd had preferred they paid 40m for Bailly.
xXKonan
Senior Member
With the possible departure of Masche, him being a starter is probably a safe bet when he comes.
Mathieu is one of Lucho's trusted players but with his age and recent injury issues I don't think he can be a starter for us.
xXKonan
Senior Member
Bailly would've been a great option as well considering he can play on all areas of the defense and has loads of potential.
I wonder if it has to do with Robert and Lucho thinking Umtiti is more established? Umtiti is only a year older and has been a regular for Lyon since the 2012/13 season and he's great with the ball at his feet. Well this is just a complete guess by me though.
even if age and injuries were factored out, mathieu wouldnt be a starter for me
Ghostmaster
Danger Ahead
They probably think that Umtiti has better skillset for Barca than Bailly. Since Zubi's era there was always talk about "right" defender for Barca. And Umititi is left-footed (right?). Lucho is seems to be obsessed with left footed CBs for LCB position
Also Bailly would have to go to African Cup of Nations in the middle of the season when every point is vital. It might have been a factor as well if they seriously considered him.
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