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  1. khaled_a_d

    Premier League 2022/2023

    Depending on what you mean by upgrades? From Barca perspective? Considering the politics of the club, the answer is yes. Xavi's name bring calmness and support among culers, at least good portion of them. This is a big factor in coaching nowadays. Pep, Klopp and Lucho can bring that , along...
  2. khaled_a_d

    Pablo Torre

    Our loan strategy has improved a lot in past year(s) tbh. Maybe with the exception of Dest they were mostly places where the player fits. Nico was unlucky with injuries, he was progressing steadily under Gattuso. Villarreal seems like "too big" of a move for Torre tbh
  3. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    Villarreal will probably lose Pau this summer, they might play hardball when it comes to Foyth, as I doubt they will let go two their best 2 defenders easily.
  4. khaled_a_d

    Premier League 2022/2023

    Well, Dembele was FA and could have signed for another club for months, and Manu didn't approach him. ETH wanted Antony and prefered him over Dembele And Dembele who wasn't exactly considered a player of that caliber before Xavi, so it is something you have to give Xavi full credit for. Tbqh, I...
  5. khaled_a_d

    Deco

    There are rumours that linked us today with Fernando Carro, and there are other ones saying Crujif might be the next one to leave. I guess we will see how it works out. Generally, I believe Deco is very competent, and agent turning into GM had been massive success in basketball for example...
  6. khaled_a_d

    Deco

    Deco an an SD is good idea tbh, as a football director it us weird one though.
  7. khaled_a_d

    Mateu Alemany

    We had cap space to register Gavi this season in January, and was rejected because of 23/24 budget
  8. khaled_a_d

    Mateu Alemany

    I will say it again Alemany IS NOT THE SPORTING DIRECTOR Sporting directors: Txkiki, Zubizarreta, Fernandez, Abidal, Planas, Jordi Crujif. Alemany is Football director, that was held for over 15 years by Raul Sanllehi, and when he left Bartomeu made different structure, Laporta brought...
  9. khaled_a_d

    Mateu Alemany

    40% works only in case you can prove you will be able to pay the wage, and be under the cap in the next 2 years. This is new change, and the reason why we can't register Gavi, we were 1 to 1 this season but not for the next. I think this change essentially screwed the club, the plan was...
  10. khaled_a_d

    Jude Bellingham

    Camavinga might end up a LB at the end, which won't be the worst outcome for them. Valverde is more of a 4th midfield option IMO rather than a guy to build midfield around. @xXKonan has a good point that Perez might sell him to generate margin to but another midfielder. A Tchoumeni &...
  11. khaled_a_d

    Mateu Alemany

    Alemany isn't a Sporting Director, he is the football director, essentially the negotiator who handles the business side. The guy is a lawyer who never played the game and made his name as CEO and president of Mallorca. The Sporting Director is Crujif.
  12. khaled_a_d

    Mateu Alemany

    Rumours that the Betis guy is replacing him. Essentially, Xavi made Crujif the SD, replacing Planas, Crujif will make his friend the Technical director. Basically everyone hiring his own boss,lol
  13. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    I remember he is very highly rated, many Ligue 1 fans seem to rate him really high
  14. khaled_a_d

    Fabricio Diaz

    Araujo joined for 4M and Pocho for 1.2M and some add-ons, Diaz buyout is 8M. Diaz is a affordable gamble for sure, but the kind you need proper scouting and be sure there is good chance he can work well. Andrey was huge miss btw, but tbf he isn't really a DM. He is a direct future replacement...
  15. khaled_a_d

    Fabricio Diaz

    He is a DM, from Uruguay, who captains their U20 team. Culers were always going to be fans, as we are desperate for a successful story in this position. OTOH, we are the only big club interested to get him, he is 20 and still playing in a very weak league, and he himself might reject us...
  16. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    To his credit, Gavi is at least 1 year younger than the youngest of this pack. He is U18 compared to U20 players, so there is that. But in terms of current form, yes he is hitting a sophomore slump IMO.
  17. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    Since Wirtz coming back from injury, I doubt many would rate him below any player of his age. There is also the element of having an end product, which adds a lot to a player value, Wirtz excels in the goal & assist department, Gavi is more of a menace with a technical ability, potential is...
  18. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    Same argument was used for players like Halaand or even Kdb long before him. Players transfer from league to league always comes with a risk. Wirtz is doing well in Europa league too btw
  19. khaled_a_d

    Xavi Hernández

    A bit off topic, but Wirtz is a player I really wish we can get, a no brainer if we can get him. We don't have anyone with his end product, biggest risk is him adjusting again to deeper role, but man kid has massive talent.
  20. khaled_a_d

    Barca Transfers and Rumors

    Defensive midfield should be a top priority IMO. Even more than FB. Gundogan offer an indirect reinforcement in that area, as he can take minutes from FDJ at CM and push the Dutch to play more DM, but that isn't enough. A Kessie-Brozovic swap can solve ton of our issues IMO. If Busquets...

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