Luftstalag14
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Only the transfer fees are publicly reported and documented, not those bonuses and fees, right?
Erling Haaland
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Only the transfer fees are publicly reported and documented, not those bonuses and fees, right?
JamDav1982
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If it comes out as much lower salary/signing bonus than some expected they will claim under the table contracts being paid.
serghei
Senior Member
Even if let's say he wasn't as crazily expensive as some ar projecting, it's still way out of our range for the time being. Between City being financially elite, having probably best manager around, and the possibility of winning ballon d'Or if City wins CL since De Bruyne's star is fading...
Everything makes sense for Haaland, from the financial package, to being managed by a legend, to having solid chances at individual accolades since City isn't really a very star-oriented team.
He'd be the face of their attack. And if they get CL it will be promoted as Haaland giving them the edge that they've been lacking for so many years under Guardiola. The story is a good sell for a Ballon d'Or.
Everything makes sense for Haaland, from the financial package, to being managed by a legend, to having solid chances at individual accolades since City isn't really a very star-oriented team.
He'd be the face of their attack. And if they get CL it will be promoted as Haaland giving them the edge that they've been lacking for so many years under Guardiola. The story is a good sell for a Ballon d'Or.
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Joan
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City is a club offering more sporting wise. Immediate success too. He would be more expensive for Barca even if willing to come.
Bonuses must be huge though.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Dont agree.
Think club could have got it done and were trying to sign him. They stopped pushing that idea when realised he didnt want the move.
The CVC and Barca Studios deals would make it possible.
serghei
Senior Member
Yes, it's a mix of all. City perform in all areas but prestige.
serghei
Senior Member
CVC and Barca Studios aren't done deals pen to paper. It's a projection. I agree City offers more outside of money too, but money is also part of the issue. It's not as irrelevant to the discussion.
I'd say Guardiola is the main pull, then the financial package and the chance to write a great story for himself by doing what Neymar failed to achieve at PSG. City is a great vessel atm. They are so close to being no1 undisputed in the world and lack just one or two pieces.
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JamDav1982
Senior Member
Obviously but they are being put forward as very real options and would have made deal viable and it is not unrealistic to have them done already or soon had the transfer depended on it.
Had Haaaland given green light they would have been getting it done quick sharp.
Why did anyone ever discuss how much they would pay Haaland etc if it was this impossible? Narratives have fairly changed.
I agree Pep, better league, better team currently, better financial situation. He made the correct choice really.
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Iniesta Ultra
Senior Member
Haaland isn't an ideal complement for Fati and Fati can be better than Haaland. Even with all these injuries Fati already has a slightly better goal to minutes played ratio this season, stunning!
Iniesta Ultra
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The real reason you're pissed lmao!
messi2140
6racies Xavi
I mean both City and Barca offer a chance at winning the league and getting slapped out of the CL. Fairly even I would say.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Iniesta Ultra
Senior Member
I disagree. I've been Xavi's worst critic here but I've also posted recently he can become better than Pep. But if you get your way you can stay in misery.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Doesnt make sense so very glad you disagree.
Would worry if you didnt.
Puigs time is done. Simple.
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