Some of you do understand the concept of having backups, right? That a squad isn't made of 11 players?
@Mark can we have a smh emoji?
Esp in a season where you'll have 5 subs and potentially another covid stop-start with another super congested schedule?
Someone like Kean would be fine as 4th striker, but do you want someone like him to come on at minute 70 when we need a goal in CL? And what sense does it make to spend 50m on an "exciting" striker when there are more pressing matters.
His level right now is just right for that role and decent chance he'll shed the extra pounds under Bertelli. Better than Dzeko. Also, minor details: he and Arthur can help each other settle in, another Uruguayan compadre for Ben10, and may be a factor if we consider Messi.
It's a well thought out transfer. Only thing I don't like is the salary...even though it's a big reduction from his Barca salary which was 50% higher. If it's 10m including bonuses, that's better.