DonAndres
Wild Man of Borneo
DonAndres is going to hear it now from the "Defenders of Cesc" committee.
It was for the best. Look at how happy he looks now that he's free and out in the wild.
Aymeric Laporte
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It was for the best. Look at how happy he looks now that he's free and out in the wild.
Djab
New member
Just enjoying his summer holidays, chillin' with Fabregas.
His hand is on Fabregas' arse. :tata1:
Sumlit
San Claudio Bravo
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Flavia
Guest
I think he was a target early on, but athletic's refusal, and then increasing his buyout, made zubi give up. I don't think he'd leave now, anyway. It would be pointless to chase him. He is very young, grateful to athletic, and it'll be good for him to stay there a couple of years more.
Cule4life
The Culest
Athletic refused what a surprise so
? We should have bid 36m and tempted Laporte. He then maybe extended as Barca didnt try hard for him. If he had shown serious interest im sure he would have come.
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Flavia
Guest
Athletic refused what a surprise so
You're sure based on what? I really doubt he'd leave them this season. It's not only about money, anyway. And Laporte signing an extension was a clear sign he wanted to stay there. If he was available, many clubs would had gone for him.
Icarium
Lifestealer
It is not always that simple Athletic. Even if we bid 36M we won't get him. Taxes and all will add up to it. It will be very huge sum. Plus we have to wait two more seasons to see how he develops, because that is a lot of amount. If we forget about financial terms i would have preferred Laporte over Marcos.
Cule4life
The Culest
21% tax = 43.2m. Its never gonna be simple with Athletic. So we should give up and never sign from them?
And Laporte is currently at a higher level than Marquinhos and his potential seems better to me
Icarium
Lifestealer
It is evident that board preferred Marcos over Laporte for unknown reasons. They just tried if laporte can be signed for reasonable amount and later realized it is not possible. Who knows maybe barca still want to sign Marquihos next season (considering no ban) and that is why they did not sign Laporte.
darthvader7888
Banned
Agreed. If we wanted a super expensive youngster, we should have gone for Laporte, since a) Marquinhos was clearly not for sale at any price and b) Laporte had a buyout clause.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Barca dont just get any player they want and the fact that he signed a new contract in time Barca were linked with him shows he was not desperate to go anywhere else.
Probably wants a full season at CB and to develop further through CL etc before moving to a bigger club and knows the chance will come again.
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Flavia
Guest
To keep in perspective, Marquinhos would be easier to get. Laporte wasn't in the market and didn't want to leave. Marquinhos was at least somehow tempted.
Alarcón
New member
Who sais it's 21%?
Cule4life
The Culest
I dont recall but im sure i have seen it mentioned on reliable sources
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