No, he was 28 and he was one of the best CM/DM in the world. And we signed him from a direct rival. Wonderful job he did.
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So, what was a better peice of business, then.
Emerson and Vieira for 25 million and 18 million, or Vidal, Pogba, and Pirlo for a combined 12 million.
And let's keep in mind that those 25 million and 18 million are from 8 years ago, so who knows what it would be now with inflation.
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Oh, and one more thing. Was Emerson really THAT much better than Davids, to the point where they had to shell out that type of money for him?
Emerson and Vieira for 25 million and 18 million, or Vidal, Pogba, and Pirlo for a combined 12 million.
And let's keep in mind that those 25 million and 18 million are from 8 years ago, so who knows what it would be now with inflation.
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Oh, and one more thing. Was Emerson really THAT much better than Davids, to the point where they had to shell out that type of money for him?
It's simple:
People don't give Marotta enough credit for some of the signings
People tend to ignore failures that Moggi had
Try to find some middle ground folks. Moggi was great, but after everything, it's not like Marotta is garbage. Marotta is yet to prove himself, possibly this summer if we sell Pogba. We'll see how he handles 50mln on the market, but I doubt he's gonna screw things up like Secco did.
People don't give Marotta enough credit for some of the signings
People tend to ignore failures that Moggi had
Try to find some middle ground folks. Moggi was great, but after everything, it's not like Marotta is garbage. Marotta is yet to prove himself, possibly this summer if we sell Pogba. We'll see how he handles 50mln on the market, but I doubt he's gonna screw things up like Secco did.
But take a look at how much it cost for him to bring those two players in.
Please don't make it seem as if he brought in those players for peanuts, because he absoluitely did not. And again, if it was Marotta that made those two signings, for those positions, at that type of money, he would be crucified for it.
And I am going to debate that Vieira and Emerson were World Class at the time when they were bought. Vieira had already started to decline at the time he was pruchased, and I remeber this forum, fo rthe most part, being up in arms that Emerson was purchased for thaqt amount of money.
Please don't make it seem as if he brought in those players for peanuts, because he absoluitely did not. And again, if it was Marotta that made those two signings, for those positions, at that type of money, he would be crucified for it.
And I am going to debate that Vieira and Emerson were World Class at the time when they were bought. Vieira had already started to decline at the time he was pruchased, and I remeber this forum, fo rthe most part, being up in arms that Emerson was purchased for thaqt amount of money.
So, the reason why he was purchased for so much money back then was because he played for Roma as much as it was because of the player himself.
Hmmmm.
So, in essence, he overpaid. Considering that there had to have been players of equal stature that would have cost less because "they didn't play for Roma".
Hmmmm.
So, in essence, he overpaid. Considering that there had to have been players of equal stature that would have cost less because "they didn't play for Roma".
No, he didn't over pay. The Emerson saga lasted whole summer and Roma got shorter stick in the end. Player became depressed, as he wanted a move here, Capello and Zebina came before, and refused to appear for training sessions. Back then Roma for Emerson could've easily fetched +35m, but he wanted to move to Juve. The point is 25m for a player of Emerson's quality was a good job and the fact he played for our rival makes it even a better one.
We most definitely agree on this one. No argument there. 
Why you talking about past it? Only a year before Arsenal turned down 25-30m from Madrid. At the time he was one of the best around in his role. Admittedly a tad close to 30 but still got lured dispite Reals last min attempt to snatch him. Moggi knew his shiit. But let's not forget I'm loving everything Beppe done for us. But out of the two I'll take Moggi. He looks more gangster.
The real question is, can Marotta help us to the next level and make us true Europ heavyweights? 
Is it even possible given our financial constraints and the handicap of being in Serie A?
Is it even possible given our financial constraints and the handicap of being in Serie A?
The growth has to be gradual. Young players are going to have to be brought in to supplement the more expensive signings, and that is why we are seeing so much more of a focus on younger talents throughout Italy and those who are sent to other leagues as well.
Juve can't afford a 30 million euro mistake. It would cripple them. For teams such as PSG, RM, Barcelona, it's just a write off.