Paul Pogba (114 Viewers)
- Thread starter Lo-Pan
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If Pogba doesn't leave this summer, he's gone next. And though I'd like another year with him here, having to listen to all this nonsense again next summer almost makes me prefer selling him for a world record fee now. It's amusing for a time, but it sure gets irritating when it goes on and on and on.
Dybala may not stay for 10 years, but I'd bet my socks he's here for another 3-4 years minimum. I've said it before, that I never felt Pogba was the guy here, that management meant to build the team around him. I think they knew from the start that they were on borrowed time... With Dybala however, they have made it pretty clear that he is a player they want to build this team around for the post Gigi era, that they will hold on tight to him.
When you think about it it's kinda crazy. We signed a guy for 0 (or 1 million) and now we sell him for 100-120mln. People say we're shit but in fact it's gonna draw many young players here if anything. I love Pogs but if those numbers are true I'd honestly sell him cause imo he's not worth that kind of cash. With smart moves we can even make this team stronger from the cash received.
Dybala will only move for a crazy number like Pogba but unlike him I believe we'd refuse and make him happy for many years to come. I actually won't be surprised if he stays for 10 years here. Pogba is marketing. Dybala is soul of the team.
I have no problem with this. And I seriously doubt it's ever going to lead to us having fire-sales of half our starters over a couple years, like some are suggesting.
Disappointing to lose Pogba (if he goes
), but I'm super excited to see what this team looks like post-mercato.
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He asked for it. I don't mind an interim 10 for a year.
Dybala should be our 10, though 21 works as well I suppose. I'd like Pjanic as 21 and Dybala as 10.
Disappointing to lose Pogba (if he goes
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He asked for it. I don't mind an interim 10 for a year.
Dybala should be our 10, though 21 works as well I suppose. I'd like Pjanic as 21 and Dybala as 10.
Therein lies the difference. Unlike you after I vented (this forum has some purpose afterall) I can move on and look forward to the upcoming season. No point in brooding about this. What's done is done and I hope that in due time we'll abandon this ridiculous policy of listening to our players wishes. While I expect you'll continue your crusade.