Jean-Clair Todibo
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I don't like when guys are leaving so young to Barcelona, unless they're aliens like Mbappe or maybe Dembele.
This guy doesn't look like he's on Barcelona level right now, I doubt it's the best option for his career, unless he somehow gets some playing time.
Prove your worth, get ample playing time, big clubs will come knocking soon enough.
I saw so many young and talented players bury their careers on big clubs with zero playing time...
This guy doesn't look like he's on Barcelona level right now, I doubt it's the best option for his career, unless he somehow gets some playing time.
Prove your worth, get ample playing time, big clubs will come knocking soon enough.
I saw so many young and talented players bury their careers on big clubs with zero playing time...
Givenchy
Senior Member
its catch 22 though, if we don't move for them before they blow up big time we have to pay 75mil+, maybe more in a few years with this market
Arizona Scott
New member
It is a free (or close to it). In no way does it hurt maneuverability. So this year he have Pique and Lenglet for sure (well as "for sure" as you get while football). We may or may not get something from Umtiti. Murrillo is a competent La Liga player on rent with an option to buy. Assuming Tobido comes of a free or almost free, that is another solid prospect and potentially able to contribute now.
To me this is VERY smart business. Leaves some options this spring, and but by the summer window hopefully have a reading on Umtiti and Tobibo (and perhaps Murrillo), if one or two looks promising for recovery (it is entirely possible Umtiti is mostly fine over the long term and this is the kind of thing many players play with--fans really don't have access to the best and most modern medical info) or high level play-- being part of a long term solution-- than that is 80-100mil you don't have to spend on a CB. If the prospects are poor, for a solution on the squad this spring than De Ligt or next next best thing is the way to go.
I am not a reflexive defender of Barca's leadership--more critical than not since Pep left--but this looks part of some smart plays in winter transfer window. Rabiot for free is also great business. If Rabiot didn't have skill and positive impact on the pitch Spurs wouldn't have gone for him, nor would have QSG had this incredible unprofessional hissy fit about a player who simply wants to leave. Barca didn't do that for Pedro, or Liverpool for Can, or BvD for Lewi, or Shalke for Goretzska. But QSG is a bunch of spoiled, classless, men who are used to so much extra, free and entitlement dough they usually can get what they want without having to treat anyone or any other organization with dignity. And if anything was going to get a spoiled 23 year old to be focused and to grow himself a bit more--prove PSG and France football wrong--I'll take that extra motivation.
To me this is VERY smart business. Leaves some options this spring, and but by the summer window hopefully have a reading on Umtiti and Tobibo (and perhaps Murrillo), if one or two looks promising for recovery (it is entirely possible Umtiti is mostly fine over the long term and this is the kind of thing many players play with--fans really don't have access to the best and most modern medical info) or high level play-- being part of a long term solution-- than that is 80-100mil you don't have to spend on a CB. If the prospects are poor, for a solution on the squad this spring than De Ligt or next next best thing is the way to go.
I am not a reflexive defender of Barca's leadership--more critical than not since Pep left--but this looks part of some smart plays in winter transfer window. Rabiot for free is also great business. If Rabiot didn't have skill and positive impact on the pitch Spurs wouldn't have gone for him, nor would have QSG had this incredible unprofessional hissy fit about a player who simply wants to leave. Barca didn't do that for Pedro, or Liverpool for Can, or BvD for Lewi, or Shalke for Goretzska. But QSG is a bunch of spoiled, classless, men who are used to so much extra, free and entitlement dough they usually can get what they want without having to treat anyone or any other organization with dignity. And if anything was going to get a spoiled 23 year old to be focused and to grow himself a bit more--prove PSG and France football wrong--I'll take that extra motivation.
soul24rage
Senior Member
Me too. Maybe we can ask Toulouse to loan him to us for the rest of the season so that they dont have to pay his wages and he can adjust to our team. A win for all parties.
BigBarcaBoy
Active member
Look forward to him being sold in the summer
Joan
Well-known member
Why would you look forward to it?
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