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instinct
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Couldn't care less. We got Halilovic who is 5 years younger and if he develops properly, he'll probably be better than James now.
James Rodriguez
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He won the golden ball in Portugal, the youngest player to win it.
Had the most assists in the French league and a lot of media think he was the leagues best player.
He then went on to win the golden boot at the World Cup and I think he deserved the golden ball but at least was nominated for the best 11.
He's also played and scored in the CL.
At 23 I'm not too sure what more you think he could have done.
Had the most assists in the French league and a lot of media think he was the leagues best player.
He then went on to win the golden boot at the World Cup and I think he deserved the golden ball but at least was nominated for the best 11.
He's also played and scored in the CL.
At 23 I'm not too sure what more you think he could have done.
Vilarrubi
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No-one is questioning how good he is... Although the French League and Portuguese League aren't the best. It's your comparison to the fee of Suarez and how it's more justifiable because of his age? If Barca are overpaying as you are suggesting because of Suarez' age then what would Madrid be doing if Suarez didn't prefer Barca and they paid the 100-120m they were going to? Whichever way you look at it the Suarez fee is actually reasonable if you look at his current form and what the market is like currently. Also one of the main reasons the Rodriguez fee is so inflated is actually because Monaco paid 48m last year for him.. a current trend with French clubs overpaying.
Trafalgar
Senior Member
Still we don't need that guy ...
darthvader7888
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Not really. It varies from player to player, but a football player's peak years tend to be around 27-29.
Luftstalag14
Culé de Celestial Empire
Bertus, I wonder how come RM and other teams didn't rush to sign him before the WC? Their scouts didn't pay attention to him and therefore failed to discover this gem?
It would have been a lot cheaper.
Howes
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It's a valid argument then, he will have 1 and a half season at what's usually deemed a players 'peak years' physically at Barcelona.
Hardly a great investment for he amount paid
KingMessi
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Bertus, I wonder how come RM and other teams didn't rush to sign him before the WC? Their scouts didn't pay attention to him and therefore failed to discover this gem?
It would have been a lot cheaper.
Man Utd wanted him last season. But nobody wanted to pay what Porto wanted for him.
I wasn't actually saying Barcs overpaid for Suarez, I even specifically said I think Suarez is better than I think most of you think he his. I rate him up there with Messi and CR.
All I said was due to their relative age James is actually about half the price given the amount of years Madrid will get from him.
All I said was due to their relative age James is actually about half the price given the amount of years Madrid will get from him.
slim boogy
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Di Maria was amazing for real. A 3 of him, alonso and modric was perfect.
Kroos isn't as disciplined as alonso in the sitting role and James won't work as hard to cover the likes of cristiano and bale like di Maria did.
A football team needs balance. It's not play station.
Smacks of perez going back to his galactico route
Kroos isn't as disciplined as alonso in the sitting role and James won't work as hard to cover the likes of cristiano and bale like di Maria did.
A football team needs balance. It's not play station.
Smacks of perez going back to his galactico route
Who says that Kroos will displace Alonso. They could very well go with a midfield of Kroos, Alonso and Modric. All capable of great long balls for Ronaldo and Bale, while still creative and balanced enough to control the pace of the game against weaker teams.
xavi_the_Boss
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Then where would James Play?
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linetty
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Sure why not
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