Loss of respect is part of the deal, that and other downsides of essentially retiring as an elite footballer for money is what the extra 64m is supposed to cover.
Loss of respect is part of the deal, that and other downsides of essentially retiring as an elite footballer for money is what the extra 64m is supposed to cover.
He never was that ambitious. Don’t forget he renewed with Lazio in 2019 when Tici was throwing money left and right, and Ronaldo was still here. He had a year left then too iirc.
If he decides to join the Saudi league, it would be a relief for us, in my opinion. It seems that he lacks ambition, and we need determined and trophy-driven individuals to get the club back on track.
On the contrary, I would be greatly disappointed if we don't secure Parisi.
Just forget about both. Parisi is another youth talent not joining us because we have Sandro, Cambiasso and even MDS playing in that position- first and latter are not going anywhere. Also in 352 we have Kostic and Iling Jr so Parisi is a Big No atm
It's really hard to say no to big money coming from a not so prosperous place. Pretty sure those close to him will call him selfish if he picked less money. I'm not trying to defend him but there's a big difference from a norwegian guy saying no to 20 million and a serb doing that.
Not saying its not worth it, to each their own. But loss of respect is definitely one of the reasons Saudi's have to pay 5 times as much as the others, once you go there you're essentially retired and everyone speaks about your real football career in past tense.
Also he’s not refusing to sign for Madrid or some serious club. If his only option would be a juve side with Allegri as a coach and no European cup and 20 mil net more…. I sure know what I would choose. He’d be stupid to refuse saudi money, plus with all those players joining now and maybe the next 1-2 years, it’s fair to say it’s a better league than Serie a
Also he’s not refusing to sign for Madrid or some serious club. If his only option would be a juve side with Allegri as a coach and no European cup and 20 mil net more…. I sure know what I would choose. He’d be stupid to refuse saudi money, plus with all those players joining now and maybe the next 1-2 years, it’s fair to say it’s a better league than Serie a
This guy might be the epitome of wanting to be a big fish in a small pond. Did that at Lazio, and is going to do it in Saudi.
A lot of the big Saudi signings have been players who have mostly won everything and are nearing the end of their careers, so getting sweet money to top off it all could perhaps be justified.
This guy isnt even 29 yet and could have potentially taken himself to the next level by staying in Europe and a joining another club after Lazio. Instead chooses to go to Saudi.
It’s not just for the money IMO. It’s money + lack of ambition. With all that considered, i’d say JJ dodged a bullet herer.
Also he’s not refusing to sign for Madrid or some serious club. If his only option would be a juve side with Allegri as a coach and no European cup and 20 mil net more…. I sure know what I would choose. He’d be stupid to refuse saudi money, plus with all those players joining now and maybe the next 1-2 years, it’s fair to say it’s a better league than Serie a
Unless entire teams and starting 11 are players making these bigs bucks, there's no way. Sure, the top 2-3 players on each team will be elite but the other 7-8 players are Serie C level AT BEST. Maybe even Serie D level.
And honestly thats not a dig at SA. That just shows how far behind they are in terms of developing talent. They'd do better to import and nationalize from the surrounding countries who would flock to SA for the living standard comparatively in the region.
Any person offered 5 or 6x their salary, particularly with a family is likely to accept imo.
Yes football is a slightly different world and these are exorbitant sums, however do also take into account there is hardly anyone interested, we are a club on a big decline in a dull, boring, rapidly declining league in terms of prestige, entertainment, viewers and money.
Any person offered 5 or 6x their salary, particularly with a family is likely to accept imo.
Yes football is a slightly different world and these are exorbitant sums, however do also take into account there is hardly anyone interested, we are a club on a big decline in a dull, boring, rapidly declining league in terms of prestige, entertainment, viewers and money.
Any person offered 5 or 6x their salary, particularly with a family is likely to accept imo.
Yes football is a slightly different world and these are exorbitant sums, however do also take into account there is hardly anyone interested, we are a club on a big decline in a dull, boring, rapidly declining league in terms of prestige, entertainment, viewers and money.
A bit different when you earn that amount of money. Yeah I would understand why he would choose Saudia over Lazio but he is a player who can do more than just play in Saudia.
Its not as if Saudia lose interest in him over time. They want to get everyone worthy (name wise) and SMS is definitely a big name who could be even bigger once he joins a bigger club.