I don't think the transfer is completely meaningless.
I agree that there is a huge possibility this kid not to make it and never to become a regular in our team. But there is also a huge possibility that this kid will be good enough to play for teams like Atalanta, Osasuna, Murcia etc.
We bought him for 0 euro and if he won't be a complete failure we can sell him for 5-6m eur anytime. This is a win situation.
If he somehow turns out good (great) we got ourselves a starter for free. Another win situation.
If he turns out very bad then we lose nothing because we payed nothing. This is a draw
2 wins and a draw. No lose situation for us with Iago.
I agree that there is a huge possibility this kid not to make it and never to become a regular in our team. But there is also a huge possibility that this kid will be good enough to play for teams like Atalanta, Osasuna, Murcia etc.
We bought him for 0 euro and if he won't be a complete failure we can sell him for 5-6m eur anytime. This is a win situation.
If he somehow turns out good (great) we got ourselves a starter for free. Another win situation.
If he turns out very bad then we lose nothing because we payed nothing. This is a draw
2 wins and a draw. No lose situation for us with Iago.
And these kind of transfers, is exactly were the modern football is going, due to Wenger tactics...
