Mauro Icardi
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soul24rage
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I wonder how he'll do at Barca. Although Segura said those who left won't return so perhaps not a chance of that happening
I think barca sees icardi as one of the candidates. according to different reports, Firmino is probably the one the board wants to sign to replace suarez later on. But since i think suarez will be a starter until at least the end of 2019/2020, firmino will be turning 29 in 2020 and i'm pretty sure neither he nor suarez wants to be on the bench. Plus Firmino's contract runs till 2023 so he'll be expensive. Not sure the club ever signed a bit old attacking player for big money.
Icardi, by that time, will be at a great age of 27. Plus his contract runs to 2021, so he'll be cheaper in the summer of 2020. He also spent some time in Barca youth team so he must have some idea of what's expected in this club. There's the possibility that a new striker will pop up in that period, but I think Icardi is one of the prime candidates to replace suarez
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
I think it's important to sign a new striker next summer, in 2019. Suarez has looked much better lately with his overall play, but I don't trust him to keep it up consistently for another season and if we really want those major trophies we need a striker that's more reliable in the CL and with his scoring consistency.
khaled_a_d
Senior Member
I wonder how he'll do at Barca. Although Segura said those who left won't return so perhaps not a chance of that happening
Would prefer the club sign a striker in his prime rather than another project.
I think Icardi won't fall in the "those who left" as I think the club willingly sold him. Thiago/Bellerin etc used buyouts or being FA.
Anyway, I don't think Segura have much power to block deals for such reason.
As for Icardi, I am not sure he would fit here playing in front of Messi, don't like his personality either.
Although I am not sure who could we target atm.
We already wanted Griezmann to replace Suarez, not sure the club would guarantee him a starting spot if they found a replacement in the market
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DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Apart from Firmino seem to be no one else. No point in signing a striker that need years of development. We'll need a player ready to play at an elite/high level from day 1.
Icardi is a bit of a prick, but so was Suarez in Liverpool who was known for being a mega cunt on the pitch with some embarrassing diving and other antics. I think it's good if it's controlled and the players are not selfish. That sort of fire and combative nature as a striker seem to work well.
soul24rage
Senior Member
True, but knowing the team and the coach (EV looks likely to stay for another season) from the outside, I still think that Suarez will be a starter in 19/20. Hope I'm wrong though.
I think the board just saw Girezzman as a great opportunity to sign a quality experienced player like him cheaper than his market value rather than replacing Suarez. could be wrong though.
I wonder how he'll do at Barca. Although Segura said those who left won't return so perhaps not a chance of that happening
Would prefer the club sign a striker in his prime rather than another project.
Stay away, its we who desperately needs a striker, not you guys.
soul24rage
Senior Member
you know, I think Icardi would be a better fit for you guys than for us as Icardi is good at getting to crosses and making good movement in the box.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
You can sign a washed up Ibra in January.
Probably, i dont know how good Icardi is at one-twos compared to being a poacher, as we all know that rule nr.1 for a barca striker is to play one-twos with Messi....just kidding ofc
soul24rage
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nice layoff and good skill for his first Argentina goal.
nice layoff and good skill for his first Argentina goal.
FinBarcelonafan
Well-known member
I know Messi don't like him but Icardi must be one of the best goal scores these days.
soul24rage
Senior Member
I think it's more that Mascherano doesn't like Icardi rather than Messi. There were pictures of both Messi and Icardi together and they look to have a good relationship. Just yesterday, Icardi wished for Messi to return to the NT.
CatalinR10
Senior Member
whose kids did he steal this time ?
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