Paul Pogba
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Vegeta
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Would it have been insane to play a different formation, had Yaya Toure played in a 4-man midfield + Messi as False 9?
Imagine that Ibrahimovic never came and we sold Eto'o. And Pep's tactical vision made me play with 4 midfielders (Busquets, Yaya, Xavi, Iniesta), with Messi playing perhaps more to the left off center, with Iniesta acting as a sort of wide midfield playmaker and Alves providing the width on the right side, but with more CMs to work with instead of an overlapping winger/wide forward. And we could have even tried playing Messi in a more advanced free role with him freely drifting into midfield or not, with Yaya as an attacking pivot. He did that job admirably at City, no reason he couldn't do it at Barca with much, much better support through Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, while feeding and receiving the support of the best player ever in Messi.
Yaya back then is like Pogba matured into a world-class midfielder with even more power, perhaps less refined technique.
Xavinho
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And his move was facilitated by Raiola. He found a club where his client got playing time and developed into a star player, so it didn't only serve Raiola's interests. Pogba and Juventus have done very well out of the situation.
I'd say it worked very well for Yaya. He wanted playing time and he moved to a title winning club where he was an undisputed starter. He wouldn't have been content rotating with Xavi, Busi, and Iniesta. So, I'm happy for him, I'm happy with the money we got, and I'm sure City are happy to have had such a great player.
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Oh I'm certainly not claiming guys like Raiola and Seluk are good people. Not saying that at all. I'm just disputing the idea they only do things that are in their own interests.
DrPepper
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Yaya looked good whenever he was playing at CB for us. The CL final in Rome comes to mind. Considering Mascherano was converted to a permanent CB due to lack of alternatives, maybe Toure would've gone the same path had he stayed with us.
ceefoo
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He is primarily serving his own interests. You just admitted that he and Seluk are not good people. He has not chosen to be a 'Super Agent' out of the goodness of his heart or cos he wants to give something back to the game. They want to rinse every penny they can out of the clubs, and if that means constantly moving their clients on to different clubs so they can 'get their cut', then they'll do it without conscience.
That is what an opportunistic, shyster does.
DonAK
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Di Marzio saying Laporta want to sign Pogba too and will meet Raiola very soon.
Laporta got a better relationship or more of a diplomatic relationship with football agents like Raiola so hopefully a possible deal would involve no 12m net salary.
Abidal on his team to convince Pogba too which I think is a great card to have.
Laporta got a better relationship or more of a diplomatic relationship with football agents like Raiola so hopefully a possible deal would involve no 12m net salary.
Abidal on his team to convince Pogba too which I think is a great card to have.
khaled_a_d
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It is a bit off topic ,but hopefully Abidal will bring back good signing from Ligue 1 again
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Antimadridista1
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Yes, I think so. He'll need time, but he'll be our midfielder for the next 10 years.
His first year will be difficult but he'll definitely adapt to our philosophy and to the club in general. Pogba is a smart young man.
Laporta should promise pogba and sign verratti like last time
Just a joke, I know it is not possible.
Sandro made Ronaldinho signing possible, not Laporta.
Icarium
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Okay this time Abidal will do it then. Anyway Verratti won't move, i am just hoping he won't sign pogba.
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Barcafan 2304
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Hope that's the case mate
Professor Chaos
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Abidal will help us to get Pogba next year. Laporta is in good relations with Raiola (Pogba's agent).
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