Gianluigi Donnarumma | Done deal according to Romano

[pudge]

It's very doubtful Milan would sell him, to anyone, at this point but the takeover now makes it virtually impossible imo.

 

[p.taker]

He's at AC Milan already mate, they might be going through a rough patch but he wouldn't be under any more pressure here.

Strongly disagree. Both Milan clubs are irrelevant currently and have been for awhile. There is a large chasm between the them and us right now.

 

[aguero93:20]

Strongly disagree. Both Milan clubs are irrelevant currently and have been for awhile. There is a large chasm between the them and us right now.

If anything that only increases the pressure. The expectation at those clubs is huge, they've built the expectation of success that we're trying to put into place.

 

[p.taker]

If anything that only increases the pressure. The expectation at those clubs is huge, they've built the expectation of success that we're trying to put into place.

Well hopefully they aren't booing the youngster like many of our supporters would.

 

[aguero93:20]

Well hopefully they aren't booing the youngster like many of our supporters would.

They boo the entire team every time they don't win.

 

[bobom]

I think it's the opposite. He's arguably matching the very best goalkeepers in the world for performances already and he's got a minimum of 15 years left in his career. If you were to fork out €70m on him and he played until the age Buffon is now, you'd be looking at a spend of €3.3m per year for one of the most important positions on the pitch.

That's if he is one of the very top keepers in the world for the next 15 years. And who knows, he might have as good chance of being that good. But at his age the margin for error is a lot bigger than for a player in their early twenties, say.

 

[aguero93:20]

That's if he is one of the very top keepers in the world for the next 15 years. And who knows, he might have as good chance of being that good. But at his age the margin for error is a lot bigger than for a player in their early twenties, say.

Maybe it is when you're looking at a player in terms of potential, but even without taking into account possible improvement this lad has been doing the business for Milan for the best part of two seasons already, any improvement is a bonus. He's already more experienced than most keepers in their early 20s as well.

 

[kaz7]

The chinese takeover is complete they will just throw money at him to stay,probably best he does at his age

 

[KingOdin]

The Chinese group that bought the milan apparently doesn't look solid, they borrowed money (350m) from the Elliot fund because they couldn't complete the closing of the acquisition with the cash they had available , now It seems that they now have two years to repay the sum of money

 

[gomer27]

The Chinese group that bought the milan apparently doesn't look solid, they borrowed money (350m) from the Elliot fund because they couldn't complete the closing of the acquisition with the cash they had available , now It seems that they now have two years to repay the sum of money

that seems like a bubble thats about to explode

 

[aguero93:20]

The Chinese group that bought the milan apparently doesn't look solid, they borrowed money (350m) from the Elliot fund because they couldn't complete the closing of the acquisition with the cash they had available , now It seems that they now have two years to repay the sum of money

There's no problem with that, they can just take out a loan secured against the club to repay the Elliot fund and pay back that loan from club revenue going forward, Glazer style :)

 

[KingOdin]

that seems like a bubble thats about to explode

This operation has many obscure sides, Yonghong Li has a personal wealth of 600 million if he doesn't find other capital partners Milan will become Elliot's property in 2019

 

[KingOdin]

There's no problem with that, they can just take out a loan secured against the club to repay the Elliot fund and pay back that loan from club revenue going forward, Glazer style :)

I don't think Milan produces losses for 80 million every year and considering the annual reimbursement of 50 million start a virtuous circle with these premise isn't sustainable, they should find more partners and Yonghong Li isn't Glazer he has much less money

 

[Plain Speaking]

Not wanting to steal @karen7 's thunder but City watch reports:

"Manchester City have emerged as favourites to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (18) this summer.
and City have sensed an opportunity to convince Donnarumma of their project and are ready to make a £30m offer to AC Milan [Daily Mail]"

I have listed the following GK stats for Cabellero, Valdes, Bravo, Pickford and Donnarumma to see how they compared this season:

Average saves per goal: Caballero-2.09, Valdes-1.78 , Bravo-1.08, Pickford-2.26, Donnarumma-3.12

Distribution success: Caballero-77%, Valdes-57%, Bravo-75%, Pickford-51%, Donnarumma-78%

Statistically Donnarumma is the clear leader. For me a combo of Donnarumma first choice and Caballero as reserve would be ideal.

 

[kaz7]

Not wanting to steal @karen7 's thunder but City watch reports:

"Manchester City have emerged as favourites to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (18) this summer.
and City have sensed an opportunity to convince Donnarumma of their project and are ready to make a £30m offer to AC Milan [Daily Mail]"

I have listed the following GK stats for Cabellero, Valdes, Bravo, Pickford and Donnarumma to see how they compared this season:

Average saves per goal: Caballero-2.09, Valdes-1.78 , Bravo-1.08, Pickford-2.26, Donnarumma-3.12

Distribution success: Caballero-77%, Valdes-57%, Bravo-75%, Pickford-51%, Donnarumma-78%

Statistically Donnarumma is the clear leader. For me a combo of Donnarumma first choice and Caballero as reserve would be ideal.

No probs lol
I would say having good stats in a different league doesn't always mean the same here,see juliet,would be nice to have a donna as well though lol
If we did that then willy would be no 1 until we see if donna is up to it

 

[Dax777]

Not wanting to steal @karen7 's thunder but City watch reports:

"Manchester City have emerged as favourites to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (18) this summer.
and City have sensed an opportunity to convince Donnarumma of their project and are ready to make a £30m offer to AC Milan [Daily Mail]"

I have listed the following GK stats for Cabellero, Valdes, Bravo, Pickford and Donnarumma to see how they compared this season:

Average saves per goal: Caballero-2.09, Valdes-1.78 , Bravo-1.08, Pickford-2.26, Donnarumma-3.12

Distribution success: Caballero-77%, Valdes-57%, Bravo-75%, Pickford-51%, Donnarumma-78%

Statistically Donnarumma is the clear leader. For me a combo of Donnarumma first choice and Caballero as reserve would be ideal.

Diana's passing stats are pretty impressive. Always knew he was a superior shotstopper. But never thought of him as a sweeper keeper.

Donnaruma, Semedo, Sandro, Stones, Kompany

or "Donna and the triple S Kompany" sounds like a back 5 I could get behind.

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

Diana's passing stats are pretty impressive. Always knew he was a superior shotstopper. But never thought of him as a sweeper keeper.

Donnaruma, Semedo, Sandro, Stones, Kompany

or "Donna and the triple S Kompany" sounds like a back 5 I could get behind.

Diana 0 - Tunnel 1?

 

[Kompany is King]

He is a Milan fan. Would be surprised if he leaves so early into his career.

Very good keeper.

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Average saves per goal: Caballero-2.09, Valdes-1.78 , Bravo-1.08, Pickford-2.26, Donnarumma-3.12

Wow, that is outrageous. Where did you find those stats? I wonder how many keepers in any professional league in Europe have a worse save to goal ratio.

 

[doobyedoobye]

Didn't tolmie post we will never do business with his agent...ever!