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  1. khaled_a_d

    João Félix

    It is the most relevant thing of the subject when judging the deal. He is a cheap option that we could afford, we couldn't afford anything better. That is how he should be judged. The cost for performance, that is what this discussion is about. If you are trying to eliminate the most...
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Life changing money, at this stage of their careers they don't have the luxury of turning such amount down. Also their clubs will push them to accept it. Would Estevao risk a big contract, to go on war with Palmeiras to get a worse financial offer? at the age of 17? Nah. Take the money and run.
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    Joshua Kimmich

    Hopefully it is the case, but it has always seemed like our financial situation is always worse that what is reported.
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    Joshua Kimmich

    Kimmich is a CM tbh, and on his day a very good one. Him replacing Gundogan in 2025 is ideal, otherwise it us waste of resources. I get why club might like him as CDM, since pur biggest issue is dealing with press, but he will create other problems. Anyway, I think we won't be able to pay...
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    6 - Gavi

    Doesn't sound good.
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    1 - Marc-Andre ter Ansplant

    Valdes had a great peak tbf, but overall he was our weakest link in both Rijkaard and Pep teams. Except with RB during early Rijkaard years. Regardless the comparison, Stegen injury history, age, and even height (not common that GK shorter than 1.9m to last long) we need to start preparing...
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    Xavi Simons

    Maybe, although if they decide to loan him again we are perfect spot for him. He will be that pseudo LW that supports the midfielder from day one. He is a La Masia talent who speaks Spanish and is named after our coach, so chances that Xavi will play him is big. For PSG I am not sure tbh, he is...
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    Joan Laporta

    Is there is any evidence that Laporta has actually interfered with signings and who come and who goes? From start it was a team of 3, Alemany, Planas & Crujif. Then Xavi came in and Planas left and it was still a trio who made the transfer decisions. Alemany taking care of business and use his...
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    1 - Marc-Andre ter Ansplant

    We had Rinus Michels for 5 years, you know a coach who was actually voted the best of all time :ROFLMAO:
  10. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Just initial offer, but they have reached agreement with the player so it is close. Will be a waste of talent for him tbh.
  11. khaled_a_d

    Diego Simeone

    Wenger was indeed the man who kept Arsenal afloat though, you are blaming him for the board mistakes and the club financial capabilities and priorities, just like you are doing with Atletico. It isn't like Arsenal did better after him.
  12. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    1-Lamine weakness atm is his goal scoring ability, he isn't a good finisher yet. 2-Estevao (Messinho) can't play in Europe before 2025-2026 season, due to age restrictions. So, him and Simmons at same time won't happen. 3- Estevao has actually ended his yputh career at Palmeiras as SS, but I am...
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    João Félix

    Man, do you even read what you write? Even your examples contradict what you are trying to say. High expectation? Only a fool had high expectation for Felix, he was a flop for Atletico and failed to succeed in Chelsea We got him because he was the only player we could afford for the price. Tell...
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    Ernesto Valverde

    Ironically, Xavi was suited for the 2017 team more than the current one. Team of veterans who understand the game and knows how to get pragmatic wins, while he is good with the politics of the club and is very supported by local fans.
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    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    We are linked with Antonio Nusa as a LW option. Highlights is good, he will cost way less than Nico Williams. But he isn't putting up numbers yet and probably too green for Xavi.
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    João Félix

    When you judge that individual staff, you say was a good addition then. You don't have all this loss and say "oh, this minimum wage guy was one of the additions, he is the reason why we decreased our shareholder value, fire him" I mean if you can afford hiring a superior employee, sure do it...
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    Joan Laporta

    People are discussing a bad rumor so seriously Socios won't make a vote of no confidence for the guy finally renovating Camp Nou, who has the support of almost every club legend and the entire media, with almost zero strong candidates to challenge him. Maybe after next season if it was...
  18. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Estevao problem isn't just financial tbh He is older than Lamine and few months younger than I.Diarra, 2 talents we have already in same position. While Estevao had hard time showing his talent in first team with Palmeiras till the last 2 weeks, in opposite to what Lamine was doing here as RW...
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    Rafael Márquez

    That is true. And we might face a problem next season if Marquez decides to go elsewhere looking for an opportunity. Right now it seems we are heading for a toxic season, like the one we had with Koeman. It is because we are hoping to get an elite manager in 2025 but Xavi might lose fan...
  20. khaled_a_d

    Joan Laporta

    June 2026. Was supposed to be in 2027 but Laporta has a belief that terms should be shorter and he made Presidential term only 5 years. It is one thing I actually admire about him tbh

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