Jean Michaël Seri

[Thiago10]

Wouldn't mind him coming, but surely a midfield of Coutinho-Busi-Seri (I'm guessing that would be the plan if they both come) would get completely fucked defensively? It worked when we had Iniesta-Busi-Xavi, but that midfield was one of a kind, right?
I can kinda see why Valverde would reportedly want a workhorse for that RCM spot and Rakitic isn't going to cut it (don't get me started on Paulinho).

 

[El Flaco]

Xavi praised him a lot. Said he's a fantastic player and got Barca DNA. That he started to follow him after someone told him he was the African Xavi and that he got shocked to see how good he was.

Also said he hopes Barca signs him.

http://www.eurosport.fr/football/tr...tique-il-a-l-adn-barca_sto6285413/story.shtml

From Google Translate

The name of the Nice player, Jean-Michaël Seri, sometimes comes back to reinforce the game. Do you know him? We even compared it with ... Xavi!

XH: When I was told that a Nice player was nicknamed the "African Xavi", I followed him very closely. I watched matches and a ton of videos. I did not know him ... and I was hallucinated: I was no longer used to see such talent in midfield. Short game, long game, tactical intelligence, distance shooting, personality, organization of the game, last magic pass ... "madre mia"! He would go so well at Barça! It can play anywhere in the middle. Seri is fantastic. It has what is called in Barcelona the "Barça DNA". Without any hesitation.

You know, he watches videos of you before the matches?

XH: Serious (he laughs)? It is an honor ! I hope that Barça will sign it, because otherwise it will be worth double next year.

 

[Devils]

Xavi was praising a few weeks ago though.

Anyways, nice compliment for Seri, he'll enjoy hearing that from Xavi.

 

[DonAndres]

He was very impressive today vs Troyes in their opener. Only saw the 2nd half but he was so comfortable and expressed himself on the pitch with so much personality. Apparently his first half was even better judging from stats and clips of some really nice actions. He had like 168 touches, 131 passes, 4 dribbles, etc. which are pretty crazy numbers (though I guess they weren't playing against the best opposition). He should've bagged at least a couple of assists and his gorgeous through ball set up the chance that led to their penalty and only goal. He pulled all the strings and could take or send the ball wherever he wanted to on the pitch because of how confident he was. Also was great vs. Ajax in their CL qualifiers. Here's the match comp for that:

If that's how he plays on a consistent basis then he's a clear example of a top player hidden at a smaller team. Not only would he fit in, but might be completely confident and oozing class from the start and showing that he belongs at that level. The hype of getting Verratti has been dead in me for months but if we do manage to get Seri, we may be getting a player who is extremely similar for a much cheaper expected price. The convenience of getting exactly what we've desperately needed in spite of all the board's groundbreaking levels of foolishness, hopefully they can wake up and capitalize.

 

[xXKonan]

For 40 million euros you can get a player who fits what we need from a Midfielder.

vs

40 Million euros for a player who's only good attributes are energy and muscle.

Oh what a tough choice!

 

[-_- RandomUser -_-]

If Xavi praises him and says that he has Barca DNA, then sign him NOW.

 

[Sultan]

Were are we with Seri?

If we can convince Liverpool to take a player+money, we should sign him.

 

[jamrock]

For the price I'd take a punt on him, though he looks 40. Need to get rid of the dead weight though

Gomes
Rafa
Adra
Denis( nice player )

 

[Yannik]

If Xavi praises him and says that he has Barca DNA, then sign him NOW.

didn't he say that about Fabregas too?

to be fair though, he had indeed, literally.

 

[clemente]

He reminds a lot like Xavi in that video, I feel like he is a must buy this summer, even Xavi praised him, please dont fuck this up board.

 

[Messi983]

If Xavi praises him and says that he has Barca DNA, then sign him NOW.

Xavi also said that about Cesc.

 

[El Barcelona]

Xavi also said that about Cesc.

+ Denis last year.

 

[Garrus]

Xavi also said that about Cesc.

 

[Messi983]

+ Denis last year.

Yeah, him too. As much as I love Xavi and respect his opinion he's not always right.

That said I'm a big fan of Seri and would sign him without thinking twice. But for now I think he's just a backup plan if we can't get Coutinho. I don't believe we'll sign both and Cou is clearly a priority for now though I'd much rather pay 40M for Seri than 100M+ for Cou.

 

[Andrew M]

I also remember back in the day Xavi (like 06/07) saying some very nice things about Shaun Wright-Philips and that he was hoping we might sign him