Is it really? Because Podolski is a lot more impactful in games. Sneijder is like a worse version of Pirlo at this point. No mobility, no speed, just long passes.
It would definitely not be as bad a signing as people are making it out to be. He is a top top player. He is younger than Tevez and central attacking mid is not as demanding a position. Look at Totti and Baggio. Sneijder could play at an excellent level for at least 5 years.
