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  1. khaled_a_d

    Busquets replacement

    It is difficult to replace every quality player tbh. Any proven WC player in any position, will cost at least 50M at your lucky day. That is what Kounde cost us, and he was the closest thing to proven commodity when we signed him as Pique's replacement. At the end of the day, you must take...
  2. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Prestianni looks a bit too small btw, which sometimes means nothing but others it makes you a new Giovinco. Last I heard is Benfica strongly pushing for him, but no European club will be able to have anything official until he gets his Italian passport which is expected in July.
  3. khaled_a_d

    Busquets replacement

    25M is almost half the price of any alternative, and Xavi rates Amrabat, just not obsessed with him like he does with Zubimendi.
  4. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Torres is weird one, although I doubt his Man City wage. Kounde is logical, Chelsea went after him twice, he was getting crazy pay raise anyway. Kessie is good deal for a FA. Would like to see numbers of other big clubs when they sign players. Also, doubt numbers are very accurate, and...
  5. khaled_a_d

    Ruben Neves

    This is also my thoughts if the reports are true indeed and not some media bs. A Pjanic/Arthur type of FFP maneuver.
  6. khaled_a_d

    Busquets replacement

    Think we will try to get a cheap option like Amrabat, who can do the basics of the job, get Gundogan who can allow Frenkie to play more DM (as Gundogan provides depth for his position), try Eric for some games there, and sign a youngester like Diaz and hope he surprises. It isn't going to be...
  7. khaled_a_d

    Joan Laporta

    We would have lost Dembele for free, wouldn't be able to register Barca B players for foreseeable future and hence weren't going to renew a single one of them. On other words, we won't have a margin of improvement, unless we sell every good player we have. Something like selling Pedri, Fati...
  8. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    Despite popular opinion about Laporta, he always put faith in his sporting advisory. I highly doubt he is forcing a player om Xavi, unless it is a Crujif idea which is unlikely.
  9. khaled_a_d

    Joan Laporta

    I have to agree with this tbh. Money ball is difficult when you try to win. Agents and teams will simply take advantage of you if you try it. There is a price for Barca/Manu/City/RM because of how big you are. No one is going to see AZ approach and say, let's raise the price for them. Also, I...
  10. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Looked involved from highlights tbh. Also, Deivid Washington looks good for them
  11. khaled_a_d

    Jean-Clair Todibo

    The game against Sevilla was one of the worst games a CB has ever had in Barca shirt tbh. If it wasn't for Luuk, the ultimate Barca legend, De Jong typical Sevilla performance, Todibo could have been a reason for 3 or so goals. Kid had zero awareness at that time tbh
  12. khaled_a_d

    Jean-Clair Todibo

    We loaned him twice, and at the end Nice offered us a good deal overall with option to buy with 800% of what we bought him for and 20% of future sale. Also, teams are way more invested in developing their own players, rather than loans. Nice wanted to take the risk and work with him step by...
  13. khaled_a_d

    Ousmane Dembélé

    And offer that is beyond 2026 is stupid IMO. His injury record alone is scary
  14. khaled_a_d

    Jean-Clair Todibo

    Todibo had attitude problems that he himself admits. This one isn't on the club, he wasn't going to make it here regardless, he needed that "going back home" humbling experience to rebuild his football career. Not every talented player can start from the top, Todibo got hyped too soon and...
  15. khaled_a_d

    Sergio Busquets

    tbf, some actually do that.
  16. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Do you think he can fit a European top flight now? Had high hopes for the guy, but seems like a Barca B signing at thus point, if we ever get him.
  17. khaled_a_d

    Marcus Thuram

    He is Lillian's son.
  18. khaled_a_d

    Karim Adeyemi

    Loved him and wanted him over Torres when we had the chance, but I don't see the fit. Not a LW, and as no9 he will be more expensive (most likely) than Roque who is IMO the better player, as RW he can be good Raphinha replacement, but do we need that now? We tried for him couple of times...
  19. khaled_a_d

    Jordi Alba

    No chance. Alba isn't a big name, he won't be worth the money for such clubs. He simply doesn't attract audience.
  20. khaled_a_d

    Jordi Alba

    From sporting perspective, Alba is a very good back up LB who still provide something different than Balde in attack. He will get his minutes if he stays, unless his athletic ability fell of a cliff. From financial perspective, staying is the best option for him. Only reason to leave for...
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