I think the transfer is driven by his contract expiring in a couple of seasons and this being the last chance to maximise the fee.
I don't get the impression he is heavily pushing for a move but is open to interesting offers. His time here likely hadn't been particularly enjoyable from a sporting perspective and given our squad issues there is no guarantee we'll get back to winning next season which must be a factor.
He’s gonna be looking for a way to come back once he, like many others, realize the grass usually isn't greener on the other side. Can’t wait to see premheads turn on him after his first handball in the box.
I think the transfer is driven by his contract expiring in a couple of seasons and this being the last chance to maximise the fee.
I don't get the impression he is heavily pushing for a move but is open to interesting offers. His time here likely hadn't been particularly enjoyable from a sporting perspective and given our squad issues there is no guarantee we'll get back to winning next season which must be a factor.
I actually want him to leave, but imo we're not showing ambition and him wanting to leave does show he doesn't believe in the project. But if thats whats needed to rebuild and we do it step by step we'll see.
I want him to leave too. When we signed him and that release clause was inserted by Raiola it was an immediate indicator that he was just a visitor for a few seasons
I actually want him to leave, but imo we're not showing ambition and him wanting to leave does show he doesn't believe in the project. But if thats whats needed to rebuild and we do it step by step we'll see.
I agree, just makes me wonder why Chelsea or any other club would wanna drop 70m+ on him, especially when you consider the position he plays and how the game has evolved in recent years. Doesn't seem like a very good investment, but I guess they have money to burn?
I agree, just makes me wonder why Chelsea or any other club would wanna drop 70m+ on him, especially when you consider the position he plays and how the game has evolved in recent years. Doesn't seem like a very good investment, but I guess they have money to burn?