Josep Maria Bartomeu

DonAK

President of FC Barcelona
Lodi is quality but he would cost 80m at least.

I mean this is what I'm talking about. We could have signed him, but ended up going in another direction. The market for FBs is tough, but there will always be a gem or two from year to year that would be attainable with proper scouting and management.
 

Devils

Senior Member
Players he didn't mention as nontransferable:

- Piqu?
- Jordi Alba
- Busquets
- Sergi Roberto
- Arturo Vidal
- Luis Su?rez

-That little rat Alba will stay because of his contract
-Roberto 50/50
-I can see Koeman wanting Pique maybe as a back-up

The rest are gone though.
 

kattanib

Well-known member
I mean this is what I'm talking about. We could have signed him, but ended up going in another direction. The market for FBs is tough, but there will always be a gem or two from year to year that would be attainable with proper scouting and management.

The fact that we had Rivaldo as our star, a year or two later Figo then Ronaldinho then Messi showcases that there is always hope of finding some great talent that can lead our attack to glory

Edit: missed the FB part, but still there is always talent at any position that is awaiting for the right conditions to grow and shine
 
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Sultan

Nosce te ipsum
Moving Vidal and Roberto shouldn’t be a problem.

Pique and Busquets are also both willing to go it seems.

Challenge is going to be Alba and Suarez.

I hope this is done in a respectful manner, Koeman needs to emphasize this is about the future of the club. Those that stay should be willing to accept a bench role and even a wages cut. Again for the sake of the club.
 

xxxxxx

Senior Member
I don't believe him. He's saying he wanted to give those guys another chance after the Liverpool result.... you already did that after we blew a 3 goal lead against Roma.

He says Dembele was a bad transfer due to injuries, yet he's apart of our future. He's not suddenly going to become super healthy.

It doesn't matter if we let 6 or 7 players go.... we simply do not have enough money to change things to how Messi wants or needs. 1 year is simply not enough time. And I simply don't trust these guys to bring in the right players in the first place. They spent 400m euros on 3 players..... one is always injured, the other one is at another club, and the other one hasn't played well at all. Not to mention the other awful transfers they've made.

Koeman won't have full control over the transfers, and there's not much he can do with this current squad, to begin with. He'll probably get us playing decent football..... but we're suddenly not going to become a great team again.

Says a lot about Barto, when he's clearing out everyone but himself. Admits he's fucked up again and again, yet hasn't done the decent thing and left the club. We're doomed
 

JamDav1982

Senior Member
I don't believe him. He's saying he wanted to give those guys another chance after the Liverpool result.... you already did that after we blew a 3 goal lead against Roma.

He says Dembele was a bad transfer due to injuries, yet he's apart of our future. He's not suddenly going to become super healthy.

It doesn't matter if we let 6 or 7 players go.... we simply do not have enough money to change things to how Messi wants or needs. 1 year is simply not enough time. And I simply don't trust these guys to bring in the right players in the first place. They spent 400m euros on 3 players..... one is always injured, the other one is at another club, and the other one hasn't played well at all. Not to mention the other awful transfers they've made.

Koeman won't have full control over the transfers, and there's not much he can do with this current squad, to begin with. He'll probably get us playing decent football..... but we're suddenly not going to become a great team again.

Says a lot about Barto, when he's clearing out everyone but himself. Admits he's fucked up again and again, yet hasn't done the decent thing and left the club. We're doomed

Whether intentionally or not the board staying for now and culling the amigos and dead wood is the best thing for the club.

They resign and nothing happens. These changes dont happen until next summer and even worse season of slow/old players playing eye bleeding football.

The board should be gone deservedly but for what the club needs now they should stay and make the changes required.
 

Total-Football

Senior Member
Bartomeu: "The socios and fans should be excited for the young players we have. As for the older players, we will allow them to leave with dignity."

Bartomeu: "We are counting on Messi, Lenglet, De Jong, Griezmann and Dembele for the future."

I would have believed u rat face had u not just signed an old player just weeks ago.
 

messi2140

6racies Xavi
Im not sure about this conference of his. Season is starting in 3 weeks , revenues are 200 Mil less than predicted , There is a wage bill issue that players are forced to take a pay cut as if someone is going to accept that. There is so much to do that will cost both money and time something this club doesnt have.

This dawg is blowing so much smoke , you would think Tata Martino is having a BBQ party with the amigos.
 
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Richard.H

Senior Member
Pjanic for Arthur will end up being a good move and he is not long 30 and more athletic than these Barca players like Busquets.

Definitely agree that Pjanic will come good for us. Our midfield is perhaps the worst out of all top clubs in Europe. He still has legs to run maybe 10-11 km a game. That alone is a massive improvement compared to Busquets-Raki-Arthur.
 

DonAK

President of FC Barcelona
I gotta admit, it's a pity it's come down to this. Where we'll have to push club legends like Busquets out. Would have been so much better if they realized the game's past them and moved on themselves.

Don't give a shit about Alba.
 

messi2140

6racies Xavi
I gotta admit, it's a pity it's come down to this. Where we'll have to push players like Busquets out of the club.

Don't worry Barto said they are allowed to leave with dignity. Rumours that some wheelchairs already arrived at the Camp Nou
 

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