Jackson Martinez

[10Rivaldo]

A talented Latino striker from a Portuguese club was sold for a huge sum to a club in Madrid, and it's not Real. What a time to be alive

Happened 4 years ago as well

 

[Chainsaw]

35m for Martinez!! Atletico got screwed over by Porto. Sure Simeone could do better than that. Jackson is not really that special.

 

[DonAK]

I think its quite a decent move. If they can get 2-3 great years from him in time for Vietto and Correa to really make it big so they can take over their own.

The fee is on the higher side, no doubt about that, but that's pretty much how the market is right now.

I mean Sterling is going for 60m

 

[Chainsaw]

I think its quite a decent move. If they can get 2-3 great years from him.

The fee is on the higher side, no doubt about that, but that's pretty much how the market is right now.

I mean Sterling is going for 60m

They got Vietto for 20m, he's younger and better than Martinez IMO. They could do better than just go and splash 35m for a 29 years old who is nothing special either.

 

[Co0ter]

I have to agree here. Paying 35mil for someone turning 29 in the begining of next season is not very good business. Especially considering he isn't anything that special. A good striker with a decent scoring record...but yea, will be 29 and is from the Portuguese league.

I have a feeling he'll do well under Simeone.

 

[DonAK]

They got Vietto for 20m, he's younger and better than Martinez IMO. They could do better than just go and splash 35m for a 29 years old who is nothing special either.

The thing about Jackson is that he got a different profile than Vietto, Correa, Griezmann.... Only one with a similar profile is Torres and he is well.... Torres.

I guess Atletico wanted him because they want to keep that presence upfront which they had with Falcao, Diego Costa and Mandzukic.

Now whether they could have gotten someone better than Jackson Martinez for that price or less is another thing.

 

[Barcaman]

Raul Jiménez can't catch a break it seems

 

[barcanuck]

Damn I thought Jackson was in his early 20's not 28! Bit steep 35 mill but that's Porto prices.

 

[MaxY]

Finally confirmed.

 

[Alarcón]

People who say he is nothing special have probably not watched too many games of him. Have fun next season.

 

[MaxY]

People who say he is nothing special have probably not watched too many games of him. Have fun next season.

I agree. Anybody would be an improvement over Mandžukić tho..

 

[Hamzah]

Jackson is a good striker and 28 isn't that old. Remember our own experience with Suarez...

I think strikers are good until about 32 years old.

 

[S7_MUFC]

His age may also be a good thing because it will deter other clubs from making a bid for him in the future..

 

[xXKonan]

Apparently....

Despite Jackson rejecting a move to 35m AC Milan Porto is demanding 35m for him from Atletico, who only offered 30m. Agent claims Porto refused 30m offers from Liverpool, Arsenal, Valencia, and BVB last season. Porto President is willing to bench him until release clause is met.

 

[Chainsaw]

Good!