FinBarcelonafan
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And Alvarez was there for us too. We just didn't have money, instead blew it all on Torres..
Vitor Roque (loaned to Real Betis)
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And Alvarez was there for us too. We just didn't have money, instead blew it all on Torres..
Alvarez was also much older when he had his breakthrough in South America.
Roque is a top talent and you pay for that.
Messigician
Senior Member
Da fuck 30 plus 31m
ZenI
Professor Balthazar
Wut?
MTL_Barca
Well-known member
Tbh i don't think variables are a big problem when signing a young player, as long it's actual variables and not just "pay 10M in 2024 because he played 5 games" or something of course.
Biggest risk is he's a complete flop, and in that case he likely won't fulfill any clauses that depend on goals or even appearances. Titles maybe, but i guess if we continue to win titles things are looking somewhat alright anyway.
The 30M up front are the bigger risk, because that money has to be paid 100% and could potentially be gone completely if he ends up being a bust. At that point 5M more or less in variables won't really make a difference, it would be disastrous either way.
Generally in don't think the exact price is that important. We simply can't afford more flops, not for 60M, not for 40M, not for 30M. We already have one in Ferran, Fati is struggling big time (and on an expensive contract), Lewandowski isn't getting any younger - another big investment in offense better works out or things are looking bad. We have a lot of players there but as of now it could very well just be Dembele playing here in 1-2 years, and we all know he isn't exactly a reliable player himself.
serghei
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From the serious money signings, only Ferran can be called a flop for me. The rest are players with plenty of growth potential and a good current level even if most are short of world-class.
And flops like Ferran Torres are quite rare in the business. If we hit another one like that questions about the competence of the staff have to be asked.
And flops like Ferran Torres are quite rare in the business. If we hit another one like that questions about the competence of the staff have to be asked.
L3v1s
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Wow, this is just depressive when you realise that the likes of Ferran and Raphinha cost double that money.
Julián Álvarez was offered to Barcelona before being signed by Manchester City. Everything was in place for Álvarez's move to Barça to take place, but the Catalan club turned down the opportunity.
If it helps you sleep at night we were not the only club losing out on Alvarez. Chelsea, Real, United, Bayern,(...) all needed a CF and struggling big time to find one.
Anyway, can't repeat it enough: Roque looks brilliant. Very happy we made the move considering the shit-show we would have been in without a replacement when Lewy is done (in a year at best).
Anyway, can't repeat it enough: Roque looks brilliant. Very happy we made the move considering the shit-show we would have been in without a replacement when Lewy is done (in a year at best).
Is he a top talent?
Many of you hate Torres, but Torres excels him in almost every aspect of the game.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
What does he excel in? Being a waste of space?
First of all, intelligence.
That is why such coaches with a SYSTEMIC approach - Enrique, Pep, Emery, Xavi followed Torres.
Ferrand is very smart in terms of football.
In technical terms, he also surpasses Roque.
He also surpasses him in speed and dribbling.
Roque is stronger in terms of aggression and playing with his back to the opponent's goal.
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