Saul Niguez
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El Flaco
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Given to the inflation of transfer market for each year it passes, I don't think €150m will be too heafty to sign a great player like Saúl in future.
That being said, I expect Saúl to stay with them for more or less the rest of his career.
Tbf, Atlético de Madrid is a top tier club in European football who challenge for UCL, Liga & CdR every season.
And Saúl has been a starter for the past 2 seasons and is a Rojiblanco himself. I'd like to know how much his wage is compared to rest of Atleti.
I've always said Saúl wasn't gonna leave them, so his contract extension isn't a surprise.
Messi983
Senior Member
I know that but just him making that longterm commitment to the club is worth a lot of respect.
El Flaco
Active member
It reminds me of Thiago Silva's comment about feeding his family, lol
Saúl: "I'm happy at Atleti & I feel valued but everyone would like to earn a bit more money to help out the family."
Saúl: "I'm happy at Atleti & I feel valued but everyone would like to earn a bit more money to help out the family."
Devils
Senior Member
Amazing player and definitely one of my favourite non-Barca players.
A nine year contract is a bit crazy though, he's 22 years old and has basically committed his entire top level career to Atletico. Honourable move, but football changes rapidly and this could come back to haunt him.
A nine year contract is a bit crazy though, he's 22 years old and has basically committed his entire top level career to Atletico. Honourable move, but football changes rapidly and this could come back to haunt him.
Robbie
New member
8 years ago, 91M€ for Ronaldo was seen as insane and he was already a Ballon D'or and champions league winner who scored 42 goals that season. A few years later, Gareth Bale who isn't nearly as good sells for 100M€. Now we're talking about an 18 year old Kylian Mbappe selling for a potential 120M€.
I wonder what transfer value will be considered "normal" in 5 years. Maybe Saul's release clause will be considered a bargain, at the rate things are going at.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Gil Marin, Atletico Madrid Director said that Bartomeu called him in the summer and told him they needed a player with the attributes of Saul and intended to pay his buyout clause, BUT......that he had no clue they had just days prior to that signed a new contract with him upped his buyout from 80m to 150m....
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Yes, not surprisingly, Mbappe went for 180m and yes, Saul for 150m can be a bargain soon.
The guy is a sensational player and only 23. Considering our incredible negotiation skills, release clauses offer a very good opportunity for us.
Gil Marin, Atletico Madrid Director said that Bartomeu called him in the summer and told him they needed a player with the attributes of Saul and intended to pay his buyout clause, BUT......that he had no clue they had just days prior to that signed a new contract with him upped his buyout from 80m to 150m....
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I don't even blame Bartomeu. It's not his job to know that. What it does tell me there is lack of communication between president and sports directors as this is their job.
It is embarrassing though.
JamDav1982
Senior Member
It may not have even been public knowledge.
These contracts can be signed long before anyone knows about them.
These contracts can be signed long before anyone knows about them.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Yes I agree.
The entire summer was a mess and it just keep getting worse. Not that missing out on Saul was a disaster, but the way we went on about things. Not to forget how we almost managed to sign Di Maria of all players too.....
What annoys me is that it seem like no one was held accountable.
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behindbrowneyes
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Gives you a hint why this guy has signed a lifetime-contract.
Gives you a hint why this guy has signed a lifetime-contract.
George_Costanza
Active member
Could be on the market this summer for less, as ATM are desperately looking to offload players to pay off hundreds of millions owed to a Mexican bank owned by Carlos Slim.
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