Carlos Alcaraz (7 Viewers)
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I've spoken with people, who think Alcaraz has incredible potential. And people who watched games with Southampton all say this kid caught their eye.
Which makes me wonder if this signing is better than most here think.
A 19 year old Argentinian prospect. Who exploded onto the scene in Argentina with Racing. For whatever reason, ended up in Southampton. Who were really quick to grab him.
He had a very promising start in the premier league. Goals against Arsenal and others.
Hasn't been particularly impressive in the Championship division under new manager, Russell Martin who doesn't know how to utilize him, as he's a mezzala.
Exactly the type of player we're missing. Someone that brings technical abilities to our otherwise flat midfield zone.
This is the kind of signing that allows us to seek through the middle more. Which makes us not as sterile.
If we're prepared to pay 40-50m for this kid. It means they rate him highly. So much so that they're prepared to bet on the fact that scooping him up now, before other more economically stronger clubs get involved, with big option clause is better than competing in the summer.
If Southampton gets promotion to the premier league. He won't get cheaper.
If this kid becomes the player some think he can become. A 40/50m deal paid in three years becomes very acceptable.
I wouldn't be hugely surprised if he plays against Inter.
Which makes me wonder if this signing is better than most here think.
A 19 year old Argentinian prospect. Who exploded onto the scene in Argentina with Racing. For whatever reason, ended up in Southampton. Who were really quick to grab him.
He had a very promising start in the premier league. Goals against Arsenal and others.
Hasn't been particularly impressive in the Championship division under new manager, Russell Martin who doesn't know how to utilize him, as he's a mezzala.
Exactly the type of player we're missing. Someone that brings technical abilities to our otherwise flat midfield zone.
This is the kind of signing that allows us to seek through the middle more. Which makes us not as sterile.
If we're prepared to pay 40-50m for this kid. It means they rate him highly. So much so that they're prepared to bet on the fact that scooping him up now, before other more economically stronger clubs get involved, with big option clause is better than competing in the summer.
If Southampton gets promotion to the premier league. He won't get cheaper.
If this kid becomes the player some think he can become. A 40/50m deal paid in three years becomes very acceptable.
I wouldn't be hugely surprised if he plays against Inter.
so highly wanted he only went for 15m when epl clubs pay 30-50m for similar talents?
yeah so highly wanted
yeah so highly wanted
Even Marotta is being trolled over losing out
https://www.google.com/amp/s/footba...ter-trolled-him-over-southampton-signing/amp/
I doubt that we will excercise the option, even if we get scudetto.
That figure is the price for Serie A top 3 MVP. That's why we barely complaint about signing bremer for the same figure.
Even if he then become MVP, he will have the bargain to ask higher salary. Maybe at least 5m.
With financial restraint we will look for another option.
That figure is the price for Serie A top 3 MVP. That's why we barely complaint about signing bremer for the same figure.
Even if he then become MVP, he will have the bargain to ask higher salary. Maybe at least 5m.
With financial restraint we will look for another option.
transfer fees are regularly paid in multiple installments, it's standard procedure. only buyout prices have to be paid at once.
some journos speculate that the intention is to negotiate a lower fee even if the guy turns out to be a hit. also we'll have more $$$ at disposal from next season with the cl (and the seasons after with sl hopefully)
some journos speculate that the intention is to negotiate a lower fee even if the guy turns out to be a hit. also we'll have more $$$ at disposal from next season with the cl (and the seasons after with sl hopefully)
yeah, don't start that game. Pogba and Marchisio were already established top class midfielders before him, Pjanic did not even play mezzala and for one player that did well under him, you can find 10 that did suck or got offloaded because of his cluelessness before they can be useful like Coman, Kulusevski, Dragusin, Barrenechea and Soule.
