KingMessi
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Fuck the Qataris. They're not going to sell us Mbappe anyhow.
Arturo Vidal
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Fuck the Qataris. They're not going to sell us Mbappe anyhow.
Unlikely transfer and he is a madridista. If I remember right Barca were already in for him and it didn’t work out. Barca already made their big money bet on a wonder kid and it’s Dembele.
MagIX
Senior Member
I can't believe it.....finally: a player taller than 1.70, strong physically, good header, good technically, fight like a warrior.
He is the type of player I would like in our midfield since years.
Obviously it would have been better to have bought him few years ago before Bayern bought it
But I think for a price of 20/30Mio is a good deal.
He is the type of player I would like in our midfield since years.
Obviously it would have been better to have bought him few years ago before Bayern bought it
But I think for a price of 20/30Mio is a good deal.
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George_Costanza
Active member
I think it's a genius move by Bartomeu. He keeps pissing off the Qataris knowing that they won't sell us any player. So this would make PSG lose more money by renewing players linked to Barcelona with a much-improved contract every year.
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Sumlit
San Claudio Bravo
The signing is not terrible at face value. You buy a former top player on his last legs, coming off injury, for a low fee. It's a low risk, high reward type of gamble. You're betting he regains his fitness and gives you his last couple of years of good production. This is not a Paulinho style signing. Vidal was much better than Paulinho ever was. But this is only good if used correctly and managed well.
This signing will ultimately be made or broken by Valverde. He can use Vidal on a limited basis, for his skillset, and with a smart lineup choice; or he can overuse him to run the lineup he wants, and screw the player and the team.
Valverde needs to buckle up and get his head out of his ass. He's got now a deep team with added talent. Full season of Coutinho and Dembele; Arthur and Malcom to bring along; and now Vidal to play a bit with tactical setups. No excuses now. Manage well; rotate the team; keep players fresh; but above all, smart, offensive lineups to use everyone according to their skillset. He needs to grow as a manager now.
This signing will ultimately be made or broken by Valverde. He can use Vidal on a limited basis, for his skillset, and with a smart lineup choice; or he can overuse him to run the lineup he wants, and screw the player and the team.
Valverde needs to buckle up and get his head out of his ass. He's got now a deep team with added talent. Full season of Coutinho and Dembele; Arthur and Malcom to bring along; and now Vidal to play a bit with tactical setups. No excuses now. Manage well; rotate the team; keep players fresh; but above all, smart, offensive lineups to use everyone according to their skillset. He needs to grow as a manager now.
That also means Real are also in contention for Frenkie De Jong.
Gnidrologist
Senior Member
I tend to agree with those who think that people here are overreacting. Don't think he will be the guy who takes away minutes from youngsters, but more of a rotation for Busi/Rakitic and if he stays fit and sober is more preferable to me than current Rakitic. If he stil has the cojones in terms of energy then it's also a positive addition to our otherwise lethargic squad and he's better than Poulinho in most aspects. Although i also agree with those, who believe that Roberto could fulfill the roles he being bought for too. Roberto's defensive ability is suspect, but so will be old man Vidal's.
Anyhow, i would not buy anyone at all and there's certainly not much use for Thiago, who will be directly overlapping with most of our younger midfielders, including De Jong next season. Unless he gets promptly injured, of course. Vidal should be good utility players, but i wonder how aware of his off field problems is our management.
Anyhow, i would not buy anyone at all and there's certainly not much use for Thiago, who will be directly overlapping with most of our younger midfielders, including De Jong next season. Unless he gets promptly injured, of course. Vidal should be good utility players, but i wonder how aware of his off field problems is our management.
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Joan
Well-known member
Suppose you've seen enough of him, do you think he has badly declined?
Do you think he can still pull off a wc season?
He should play less at Barca which maximise what he has left and gives Rakitic rest. It also allows Arthur plenty of time in his first year without overburdening him.
Valverde can fuck this up but the pieces to win the league and still compete and possibly win CL are all there.
Valverde can fuck this up but the pieces to win the league and still compete and possibly win CL are all there.
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