Winter Mercato Thread 2018 (27 Viewers)

[Alin]

Then why did we sell Zidane when he was in his prime? We were the 2nd richest club by then. Another policy is that we do not keep players here against their will. It should be a privilege to play for Juve. Especially since we offer top salaries and ability to fight for every trophy there is.

Thats a different era and a different story tho...

 

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[JCK]

Have an eye on him is different from actively trying to get him, otherwise we didn't lose on him, we are just not interested. And at this point, i would go after a RB first and foremost

For the winter a rotation RB should be a priority but for the summer, it seems there will be a new overhaul.

 

[The Quazis]

I don't think Rugani is in our plans and Barzagli does not have a lot to offer more so yes I would say that we had an eye on De Vrij.

He definitely is in our plans. He's the only defender below 30 that we currently have.

 

[Hust]

Well he was market opportunity being free and all.

 

[-=DJANGO=-]

I cannot say I completely disagree with you because there is some truth in your words but having no evidence you have no problem in calling Agnelli's cheaters. Or you have some deep historical knowledge since Gianni's and Umberto's father was also a businessman and bought Juventus for example. ...

Evidence lies in the eye of the beholder even more so than beauty. If the current status quo isn't self-evident for one, well ...

Or that everyone is a criminal, you drink alcohol? Guess what you're a criminal to the saudis. Other than that, i have no time for any communist mumbo jumbo, you don't like free entreprise move to cuba or n Korea.

You've been to both and seen there is no free enterprise, yet you stutter on the very definition of it? If I were to butcher you and take your possessions that might not be a crime to the same saudis or the martians, right? I am guessing either 'free enterprise rules' would be written on your gravestone or you'd not have one in that case. Yet, this same "commune" 'mumbo-jumbo' prevents that... Are you N.Korean or Cuban?

Either we can't have it both ways or your definitions are very flawed. I'd be putting my money on the second btw.

 

[JCK]

He definitely is in our plans. He's the only defender below 30 that we currently have.

His recent playing time says otherwise.

 

[Hust]

His recent playing time says otherwise.

Gotta wait for the older ones to die first

 

[GordoDeCentral]

Evidence lies in the eye of the beholder even more so than beauty. If the current status quo isn't self-evident for one, well ...



You've been to both and seen there is no free enterprise, yet you stutter on the very definition of it? If I were to butcher you and take your possessions that might not be a crime to the saudis or the martians, right? I am guessing either 'free enterprise rules' would be written on your gravestone or you'd not have one in that case. Yet, this same "commune" 'mumbo-jumbo' prevents that... Are you N.Korean or Cuban?

Either we can't have it both ways or your definitions are very flawed. I'd be putting my money on the second btw.

As i suspected, waste of time

 

[Hust]

 

[The Quazis]

Thats a different era and a different story tho...

Are you sure? In 2001 Zidane was arguably the best player in the world while Juve were top dogs both on the field and financially. Still, we decided to sell him. Madrid who bought him from us had smaller revenue than us back then. I'm open to hear your interpretation though

 

[-=DJANGO=-]

As i suspected, waste of time

Shouldn't be so suspicious. Should be more open minded if you can.

 

[The Quazis]

His recent playing time says otherwise.

True that, however, any CB would find it difficult to be a regular at Juve. He just needs to be patient as his time will come. We all know that Benatia, Chiellini or Barzagli can catch an injury any time.

 

[Xperd]

Are you sure? In 2001 Zidane was arguably the best player in the world while Juve were top dogs both on the field and financially. Still, we decided to sell him. Madrid who bought him from us had smaller revenue than us back then. I'm open to hear your interpretation though

Revenue wasn't so important back then. There was no concept of FFP. Madrid were simply borrowing loans from banks and financing their big transfers.

That era is different. We had a better financial stronghold compared to now doesn't matter what our policy was. We sold a 23 yr old Pogba and potentially we could sell Dybala. Money (wages) and prestige is our major limiting factor. I don't think it would've happened back in that era.

 

[Alin]

Are you sure? In 2001 Zidane was arguably the best player in the world while Juve were top dogs both on the field and financially. Still, we decided to sell him. Madrid who bought him from us had smaller revenue than us back then. I'm open to hear your interpretation though

I thought we were talking about the 80's but ok i will go along with you on this as i see you being stubborn...

So lets talk about early 2000's Juventus, the time Zidane was sold.

We did not sell Zidane to make a profit, we sold Zidane because he lost motivation whilst being a great opportunity for Juventus to rebuild the squad after a couple of rather unsuccesfull seasons, dont forget the season he left we finished runner-ups in the league while being irrelevant in Europe...

I guess you comparing our current strategy as being similar to the one in the early 2000's which is definately not the same as the current market is way different and the strategy is a way more conservative one right now.

On another note, Baggio as an example was sold as we had the best replacement everyone could ask for back than which was Del Piero, so again is a different story.

In general, we used to keep all our main stars and would only let some of them go if we had a better or at least equal replacement coming up...

 

[spurdo]

Guess we are looking at another hectic summer. Dybala and Sandro are both sure to leave, mark my words. So who will replace them? Spinazzola is a lock, but who in attack?

 

[Mark]

Guess we are looking at another hectic summer. Dybala and Sandro are both sure to leave, mark my words. So who will replace them? Spinazzola is a lock, but who in attack?

Bernardeschi.

 

[Seven]

Guess we are looking at another hectic summer. Dybala and Sandro are both sure to leave, mark my words. So who will replace them? Spinazzola is a lock, but who in attack?

Figo. We're getting Luis Figo to replace them. Most wouldn't consider it wise to bank on a 45 year old who retired 9 years ago. But Marotta knows his trade and when he saw the desire in Figo's eyes, he knew enough.

 

[The Quazis]

Revenue wasn't so important back then. There was no concept of FFP. Madrid were simply borrowing loans from banks and financing their big transfers.

That era is different. We had a better financial stronghold compared to now doesn't matter what our policy was. We sold a 23 yr old Pogba and potentially we could sell Dybala. Money (wages) and prestige is our major limiting factor. I don't think it would've happened back in that era.

So why did we sell Zidane?

 

[Mark]

So why did we sell Zidane?

pussy wanted to leave for Spain because of the wife.

 

[Cerval]

Caressa rates SMS higher than Pogba