Fernando Llorente - ST - Athletic Bilbao (7 Viewers)
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Or, he could just stay where he is, play his 20 some odd matches a year, and still collect his hefty paycheck.
Put it this way. Would you take a 30-40% paycut to go to another store where you had more responsibilites and pressure on you?
It's so easy for a lot of people to just come out and say "Player X or Y would definitely have no problem taking such a drop in wages"
You're talking about quite a paycut here, for a player who is just entering his prime.
Put it this way. Would you take a 30-40% paycut to go to another store where you had more responsibilites and pressure on you?
It's so easy for a lot of people to just come out and say "Player X or Y would definitely have no problem taking such a drop in wages"
You're talking about quite a paycut here, for a player who is just entering his prime.
Im pretty sure Barca/Madrid had an interest in Martinez too, and it looks like he is going to Bayern, least last i heard it looked likely, maybe its died down now seeing as hes still at Athletic. Besides, Barca havent played with a target man in God knows how long, and Madrid went for Higuain/Benzema.
Either one of Llorente or Dzeko would be a good move, and as someone said earlier, it will be down to the wages which will decide on who we end up with
Either one of Llorente or Dzeko would be a good move, and as someone said earlier, it will be down to the wages which will decide on who we end up with
Of course he could stay there. But he has indicated he wants more PT, has he not? Sure its easy to sit and collect a fat pay check, come on occasionally and score a few goals.
And you said it best...he is entering his prime...all the more reason for him wanting out to have a more guaranteed starting spot and playing time. Its not like he is pushing his last few golden years before he hangs up his boots and is trying to squeeze out some more money before early retirement.
If I was in my prime, I'd want to play. But I can't speak for Dzeko, only go by what it sounds like in his interviews. If he has no problem being 4th choice or 5th if someone else comes then so be it. It just sounds like he wants out because their is no guarantee and perhaps he doesn't trust Mancini? Who knows.
And you said it best...he is entering his prime...all the more reason for him wanting out to have a more guaranteed starting spot and playing time. Its not like he is pushing his last few golden years before he hangs up his boots and is trying to squeeze out some more money before early retirement.
If I was in my prime, I'd want to play. But I can't speak for Dzeko, only go by what it sounds like in his interviews. If he has no problem being 4th choice or 5th if someone else comes then so be it. It just sounds like he wants out because their is no guarantee and perhaps he doesn't trust Mancini? Who knows.
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