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  1. khaled_a_d

    Joan Laporta

    Frankly, I think he was decent player. But he was a CM capable of being an emergency DM He was a bit of a Kessie level of player in those roles, but we wanted him to be CB/DM It was one of our early deals where we were obsessed with players who can cover multiple positions, but end up not being...
  2. khaled_a_d

    Kylian Muppet

    Griezmann, Pogba and Varane were better than him in 2018 tbh, in 2022 Griezmann was still their best player until the final. Football has been always about those eternal moments and people forget the rest, like how many think Zidane was the hero in 1998 WC when he was almost non existent until...
  3. khaled_a_d

    Joan Laporta

    I mean, they were strong and yet they had only 1 Cdr to celebrate in Pep 2nd and 3rd year. After that it was the Rosell effect, the twerking for Neymar and preparing his deal 2 years prior, signing Cesc while thinking he is Xavi vol2, getting Alexis thinking he is elite. Not bringing a proper...
  4. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    Henry also said that Pep took him out when Henry decided to move more centrally to stay closer to Eto & Messi to get the ball, despite him scoring. Pep allows individual genius, but he is also a control freak tbh.
  5. khaled_a_d

    João Félix

    So, what is it mate? an agent favour that coach said ok, or he was brought to be starter? I mean you can't even be consistent with your argument.
  6. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Other than mentioning them in the whole Superleague saga, I don't think current board and PSG has any bad blood. Laporta seems very interested in Qatari investments too. I would take Ugarte on loan, he is solid defensively, although he us unplayable in Europe when teams press you.
  7. khaled_a_d

    5 - Pau Cubarsí

    He has renewed until 2027, with buyout at 500M.
  8. khaled_a_d

    João Félix

    It was said from the start he was the management deal, Deco and Laporta are the ones who wanted him. Xavi approved as long as we get Cancelo first, who was his priority as he wanted a RB who can attack.
  9. 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...
  10. khaled_a_d

    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.
  11. khaled_a_d

    Joshua Kimmich

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

    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...
  13. khaled_a_d

    6 - Gavi

    Doesn't sound good.
  14. khaled_a_d

    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...
  15. khaled_a_d

    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...
  16. khaled_a_d

    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...
  17. khaled_a_d

    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:
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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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