It's not hating. Matuidi is a solid backup option, but after 2 CL Finals in 3 seasons, our expectations are higher, and rightfully so. An incredibly underwhelming signing if it materializes. Once again, we are going for depth in midfield, instead of actually trying to strengthen/upgrade it.
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Anyway, with those names, that's a 6/10 Mercato. If Sandro leaves, I might reluctantly give it a 5, possibly a 4. It's not a mercato befitting a 2 time CL finalist in the recent past.