Jorginho

[cookster]

Now we know the story perhaps people can stop slagging off the club,i'm sure pep is over it already

The narrative has changed now Kaz, it's all PR bullshit by City.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

Not a ball has been kicked and it's a difficult defence.
Every summer the same, it was Alves last year and the negativity starts again.

We covered for that. We haven't yet made the required leap forward in our squad over the summer and our rivals have made strides forward, of course it's going to be more difficult

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

Sometimes I wonder if this forum is mainly occupied by City fans or trolls. It is why I don't post very often. City were screwed by a greedy southern Italian billionaire who wanted a lot more for a player who is good, but might not have the pace or intelligence to fill the roles of Yaya or Fernandinho. They agreed terms, and a price, and then Napoli tried to hold us to ransome. FFS! I have never heard of this guy before, I trust Pep so he must have potential, but we have to respect the club for refusing to shell out more cash just because Chelsea don't give a damn about value. They will probably lose their best asset anyway when Hazard leaves, and Sarri is a good manager but it will take him a couple of years to get them playing his way and Roman will sack him before they get good again. Delphi can adapt, he would probably do better in central midfield anyway. We need cover at left back for Mendy though.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I dont want this to sound like 'i didn't want him anyway' but.......

People need to start trusting our management,other than trolling......i'm not sure what makes them react otherwise.

 

[kaz7]

The narrative has changed now Kaz, it's all PR bullshit by City.

I despair i really do,the fifa and soccer lot might bugger off now though

 

[iqjatt]

Oh well, fu#* him we don’t need him.
He’s meesed up anyway...he’s a brazilian dude playing for italy.
What makes u think a guy like him would have gave 2 shits if he was playing for man city or chelsea.. I highly doubt he was forced to do anything... chelski probs offered him better personal terms as well..fu*#k it we will move on.

Guys like hime aren’t MEN, he has no balls. He’s a fu#*kin Puta, with no sense of honor or pride.

Just goes to show a gentleman’s agreement in todays age is worth zilch...alot of f#*cked up people out there.

One guy doesnt make a team though..we will find someone better sooner or later.

I trust txiki and the rest of the team dealing with player recruitment, no matter what.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Yeah, he looks really unhappy being pushed towards Chelsea doesn't he?

We don't control the narrative, especially when Jorginho now does his own presser and basically pushes back and says he always preferred Chelsea and the chance to continue working with Sarri.

That picture has been taken at night, so was at latest yesterday?

It was late last night.
Chelsea did the medical last night after Napoli agreed to cancel any Sarri fee and Chelsea agreed to Jorjingho's "guarantees" whatever they are.
(My guess is a buy out clause that can be activated when Sarri is sacked.)

 

[SalfordCityBlue]

Never really cared about Jorginho but this is becoming a habit for us.

If we are going to refuse to ‘pay over the odds’ we can’t let deals dangle for weeks. It leads to the ‘gazumping’ actions we are seeing repeatedly.

Once is unfortunate, but two, three or four times starts to look careless...

 

[waspish]

The narrative has changed now Kaz, it's all PR bullshit by City.

If a club and player agrees a deal then they do a full turn around think city have the right to let the media know that Napoli are complete scumbags.

 

[bobmcfc]

 

[cookster]

We covered for that. We haven't yet made the required leap forward in our squad over the summer and our rivals have made strides forward, of course it's going to be more difficult

Title defences are always more difficult with or without Jorginho.

Try taking the positives, our rivals will all be taking points off each other and hopefully the Rags or Dippers might drop out of the top 4.

 

[CC1]

When I use words like ‘seems like’ and ‘sounds like’ then it’s pretty obvious that what I’m giving is my opinion and not fact. I can only go off what I’ve read over the last couple of days and stand by what I think.
I’m fully aware that we're Champions - but thanks for pointing it out.

No problem. Your loyal support for the club is appreciated

 

[cookster]

If a club and player agrees a deal then they do a full turn around think city have the right to let the media know that Napoli are complete scumbags.

It was aimed at the mard arses on here. Our PR department can't win.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

Title defences are always more difficult with or without Jorginho.

Try taking the positives, our rivals will all be taking points off each other and hopefully the Rags or Dippers might drop out of the top 4.

They're harder without, and the last line? No chance

 

[come-on-barney]

Not actually what he is saying though is it?

Nothing obvious. Don't want to pay over the odds.

Neither of which are "were not after anyone"

Exactly. Can you imagine saying we are gutted and are desperately traveling the market - £££. Think we will pull something out of the bag but not the be if we don’t.

 

[CC1]

When I use words like ‘seems like’ and ‘sounds like’ then it’s pretty obvious that what I’m giving is my opinion and not fact. I can only go off what I’ve read over the last couple of days and stand by what I think.
I’m fully aware that we're Champions - but thanks for pointing it out.

What you said was

This is a deal that we could have gotten over the line had we been prepared to pay for it

That’s not an opinion. It’s presented as a fact.

That’s the point I was making in my earlier post

 

[pudge]

It's as if some people don't understand what a forum is for.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

It's as if some people don't understand what a forum is for.

Posting pithy bon mots?

 

[jrb]

So, if there was a verbal agreement Weeks ago, why wasn't the medical and transfer paperwork done straightaway? Done!

Why was it left in the air knowing the Chelsea were after Sarri, and he would probably want Jorginho, with Chelsea making him their first signing, and the reputation of Napoli's President.

If a deal was agreed by all parties Week's ago, why didn't everything get concluded then by City?

 

[CC1]

Sometimes I wonder if this forum is mainly occupied by City fans or trolls. It is why I don't post very often. City were screwed by a greedy southern Italian billionaire who wanted a lot more for a player who is good, but might not have the pace or intelligence to fill the roles of Yaya or Fernandinho. They agreed terms, and a price, and then Napoli tried to hold us to ransome. FFS! I have never heard of this guy before, I trust Pep so he must have potential, but we have to respect the club for refusing to shell out more cash just because Chelsea don't give a damn about value. They will probably lose their best asset anyway when Hazard leaves, and Sarri is a good manager but it will take him a couple of years to get them playing his way and Roman will sack him before they get good again. Delphi can adapt, he would probably do better in central midfield anyway. We need cover at left back for Mendy though.

Great summary. Agree entirely