prodigal son.
plus I don't see the argument that cesc blocks thiago out, either.
since cesc comes in, xavi is 30.
in a few years, xavi goes out.
cesc is the new xavi.
thiago is the new cesc.
he's what, 19? and he's clearly not physically gonna be ready for a season or two. his body needs to grow.
cesc does not ruin thiago's career.
now jona? jona could be fudged if cesc comes.
thiago will be fine.
Exacly! Cesc is coming in as a ready made replacement for when Xavi begins to show signs of age. Bringing Cesc in now would be a good piece of business, as it'll give him time to get used to the system and the team he is playing in ready to replace Xavi on a full time basis. Cesc is 23 now, so it seems a very good time for the club to sign the player.
Thiago and Dos Santos will still have bright futures at the club, don't worry about it people.
Cesc isn't 100% important, but buying the player now would be a very good piece of business in order to give the player plenty of time in fitting it.
If I was Pep in this transfer window, then my only other signing would be Cesc and a back-up right back to Alves and I think everything else is fine.
My only concern with Thiago is his fitness. I'm not too impressed with his physical performances. Am I the only one who noticed it?
Fitness will improve once the player is to get more pitch time hopefully. When a player doesn't play enough, then this can play a big factor on his fitness levels. The good thing about it, is he is still only 19, so he can improve on this department once he is to be playing on a more regular basis in the first team.
I will continue to believe that the true way to ease Thiago into the first team would be to have him play in the Second division, and make the occasional first team appearance. If all goes to plan, he could be ready for regular first team exposure (like Pedro) by the 2011/12 season 
