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JamDav1982
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AM has Pedri, Olmo, Fermin, Raphinha played there at weekend, Gavi can play there and do a different job.
It is the most covered area of team.
It is the most covered area of team.
Birdy
Senior Member
Looks most covered when everyone is fit.
The point is that at least Pedri and Olmo might not be fit for long spells, and their absences can coincide
Gavi will never play there. He will play in the CM role Casado is currently playing
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Aye but any position looks weak when have a couple injuries.
At best Gundo would be here for a season anyway most likely so it is only an argument for this season.
The biggest issue is 34 yr old Gundo behind 36 yr old Lewa.. too much.
Gavi played as AM coming through AML in season won league.. he would be an option there if required...But even then you are at 5/6th option so irrelvant eally as would not come to it.
wisconsincule
Senior Member
Torn on this one. He was great last season but he’s slow as a turtle.
What is this deal going to be? Swap of Gundo and Cancelo?
What is this deal going to be? Swap of Gundo and Cancelo?
JamDav1982
Senior Member
City would be the dumbest cunts going if took that swap deal.
Our top 4 paid players make about as much as the rest of the team combined. That's why Gundo must go
Messi983
Senior Member
Ideal for us would be if he accepts going to Saudis and we can also get some fee (even if 5-10m that's helpful) I'm sure they would be ready to pay. Not that we would spend that money smart anyway. 
If he wants to return to City I don't see them paying anything so will probably just let him go for free to offload his wages. But no swaps for Cancelo please.
If he wants to return to City I don't see them paying anything so will probably just let him go for free to offload his wages. But no swaps for Cancelo please.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
Ideal for us would be if he accepts going to Saudis and we can also get some fee (even if 5-10m that's helpful) I'm sure they would be ready to pay. Not that we would spend that money smart anyway.
If he wants to return to City I don't see them paying anything so will probably just let him go for free to offload his wages. But no swaps for Cancelo please.
Gundo if has anything about him should be at very least saying will go for free.. let alone asking for some of contract to leave.
Owes the club nothing at all.
Don Juan Laporta Estruch
Well-known member
Barca fans put their City Treble Tinted glasses on and fell in love with their shiny new Turkish toy. But those of us who remained detached, saw a player that regularly gave the ball away in dangerous areas, who provided little to no help in defending and who has a slow, fast aging, body type.
Getting his wages off the books will do wonders, but more valuable than that is the fact he won't take a place in the starting line up ahead of players that are clearly better than him. He's simply not worth a place in the team these days, especially in a position we are so stacked in. Pedri, Gavi, Fermin, Olmo, even Frenk, are all better. But if he stays, you know Flick will pick him.
Him playing over Bernal or Casado, stunts their growth as well.
Sell Sell Sell. What a Godsend of great news if the Special Olympics Sporting Department can get this over the line.
Getting his wages off the books will do wonders, but more valuable than that is the fact he won't take a place in the starting line up ahead of players that are clearly better than him. He's simply not worth a place in the team these days, especially in a position we are so stacked in. Pedri, Gavi, Fermin, Olmo, even Frenk, are all better. But if he stays, you know Flick will pick him.
Him playing over Bernal or Casado, stunts their growth as well.
Sell Sell Sell. What a Godsend of great news if the Special Olympics Sporting Department can get this over the line.
draconifire
NTC with a Positive attitude
I like Gundo. Showed more in a year where many players haven't for the whole time they are here.
He showed more leadership and chutzpah after our PSG defeat. Our club needs that mentality.
But if we are able to offload his wages to help us this season, I don't mind us letting him go.
We have an abundance of player in that position. Plus his age now makes him an impact player rather than a starter. The guy doesn't have the lungs to start day in day out.
With Olmo, Pedri, Fermin, Gavi and even Rafinha we are thoroughly covered.
Signing of Olmo made his minutes almost non existent.
He showed more leadership and chutzpah after our PSG defeat. Our club needs that mentality.
But if we are able to offload his wages to help us this season, I don't mind us letting him go.
We have an abundance of player in that position. Plus his age now makes him an impact player rather than a starter. The guy doesn't have the lungs to start day in day out.
With Olmo, Pedri, Fermin, Gavi and even Rafinha we are thoroughly covered.
Signing of Olmo made his minutes almost non existent.
Messi983
Senior Member
Sure, main priority is to offload his wages but if he accepts going to Al Nassr then think club should try to get some small fee as well.
If for no other reason just to show we don't just give away our players for nothing. Although whole world already knows we are.
El Ilusionista
Well-known member
So why did we offer him such a contract in first instance, just 12 months ago? Just to get rid of him again so Olmo can be registered. Joke of a club. How do you buy a player when you can’t even register him?
Font was right Laporta management is a joke
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