Paul Pogba (140 Viewers)

[Basel93]

Rest your troubled minds. There's zero chance of Pogba leaving this summer.

Think most agree that there's no chance of him moving to England.

Contrary to popular belief, Real isn't a player either. Raiola didn't have good things to say about them, and Real needs a different kind of mid (Casemiro's upgrade), not another mezzala. They already have Kroos and Modric, who're best in that role.

Barca is the obvious choice except they've no money atm to buy Pogba. And Iniesta is still going strong and is their starting mezzala. It makes more sense to try and bring Pogba in in a year or two. Pogba and Rakitic are dissimilar players who're best in different roles. Pogba can't replace Rakitic. He's wanted as Iniesta's successor.

So, there's no better club that can afford Polpo atm. On top of that, our salary cap will be raised and Pogba will be given a raise. And he's reported as being very happy in Turin. The club is also making moves to try and win the CL. Pogba has no reason to leave this summer and has the incentives to remain.

Agreed, Barcelona is the only logical choice for him. No space for him currently. But even if there was space, if I were him I'd think twice before leaving Juventus for Barcelona, where he wont be having as much freedom. Furthermore, it's clear we are now one of the CL favorites after two respectable CL seasons.

 

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[Seven]

What is mezzala? You sure it's not a type of cheese?

Actually he used the word correctly.

 

[Valerio.]

What is mezzala? You sure it's not a type of cheese?

the mezzala is the left or right midfielder in a three man midfield.
4-3-3

Mezzala-Central Midfielder- Mezzala
the literal translation from italian is half-winger

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Is Khedira more of a mezz'ala or mediano?

 

[Basel93]

He's German

 

[pavluska]

Is Khedira more of a mezz'ala or mediano?

A mediano is a DM like Gattuso. A destroyer.

Khedira is a B2B/#8. He could be called a mezzala destra or simply centrocampista, but centrale (all around mid) probably describes him the best.

 

[Siamak]

Marotta: 'Man City asked for Pogba'

Juventus director Beppe Marotta confirms “Manchester City asked us for Paul Pogba, but we politely replied he was not for sale.”

The director general spoke to Mediaset Premium this evening and was asked about interest in the €100m-rated midfielder.

“It’s true, Manchester City asked us for Pogba last year. We said as much, but we politely replied that he was not for sale and the matter ended there.

“I won’t deny he has many offers, as does Paulo Dybala, because they are both talented and very young. However, we want to hold on tight, as they are not on the market.

“Pogba is 23 years old and can continue with us for a long time.”

Marotta also commented on plans to reinforce the Bianconeri during the summer.

“We must try to create a mix of youth and experience, possibly maintaining Italian roots. We can improve, but must find players available who are suited to us.

“That is not easy, because our competitors on the transfer market are the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester City, who rarely let go of their prized players.”

Meanwhile, Juventus have to discuss the future of Alvaro Morata with Real Madrid, who retain a buy-back clause.

“Florentino Perez is a great director and we have a good rapport with Real Madrid. We’ll visit them to negotiate for Morata and other situations too.”

http://www.football-italia.net/83838/marotta-man-city-asked-pogba

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Pogba: 'Juventus made me better’

Paul Pogba puts his development in recent years down to Juventus stars “like Gigi Buffon or Andrea Pirlo”.

The French midfielder joined the Bianconeri for a nominal fee after leaving Manchester United, and over the past four seasons has become one of the most highly-regarded players in world football.

“It's true I've improved a lot over the last few years,” Pogba told UEFA’s website.

“I think it's because I'm surrounded by great players who are humble, hard workers who make you work hard too.

“Players like Gigi Buffon or Andrea Pirlo. They are my role models. I want to do what they have done.”
http://www.football-italia.net/83827/pogba-‘juventus-made-me-better’

 

[Hydde]

“Florentino Perez is a great director and we have a good rapport with Real Madrid. We’ll visit them to negotiate for Morata and other situations too.”

?

 

[Roman]

James

 

[amir3323]

English papers and goal.com will just spin this into "Juventus director gives boost to EPL giants hopes of landing Pogba"

 

[swag]

Man City: where great players go to die

 

[X Æ A-12]

we replied "politely". Not forceful enough, he's gone for sure

 

[campionesidd]

Not if you're Nasri.

 

[pavluska]

[video=twitter;726831908898897920]https://twitter.com/SerieA_TIM/status/726831908898897920[/video]

[video=twitter;726747454943690752]https://twitter.com/J_Mercato/status/726747454943690752[/video]

[video=twitter;725703652678197248]https://twitter.com/paulpogba/status/725703652678197248[/video]


Most assists via @IndianRegista -

Platini: 100
@Delpieroale: 61
@baggioOfficial: 56
Zizou: 53
Nedved: 48
@paulpogba:*43

If he stays two more years, he could catch up with ADP. That's pretty amazing.

 

[Ocelot]

No way he's got 43 assists.

 

[Alen]

No way he's got 43 assists.

2015/16 --- 15 assists
2014/15 --- 8 assists
2013/14 --- 9 assists
2012/13 --- 0 assists

He has 32 assists for Juve in these 4 years. 22 in serie A, 6 in CL, 1 in Coppa Italia and 3 in Supercoppa.
For the third year running he's Juve's top assist man.

 

[zizinho]

Maybe they counted assists for the NT during his time at Juve too and that's how he has 43

Whats more surprising to me is Del Piero having 61 considering how long he has been at the club

 

[Alen]

Maybe they counted assists for the NT during his time at Juve too and that's how he has 43

Whats more surprising to me is Del Piero having 61 considering how long he has been at the club

That list is probably bullshit. They didn't even count the assists until 7-8 years ago. I doubt that someone watched all Juve goals in the last decades just to count the assists Platini and co. made while playing for Juve.

 

[Juventino[RUS]]

https://www.whoscored.com/Players/97752/History/Paul-Pogba
total 32 goals 29 assists according to whoscored

 

[Alen]

https://www.whoscored.com/Players/97752/History/Paul-Pogba
total 32 goals 29 assists according to whoscored

That's only serie A, Europe and NT.
And whoscored's numbers are correct. He does have 28 assists in CL/serie A and 1 for NT. But he also has 4 assists in Coppa Italia and the Italian super cup and whoscored doesn't give stats for these competitions.