asahartford1
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Sterling’s contract - three year extension confirmed
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Cogito ergo Sum.
meeesh
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Whatever man.
Your personal vendetta against Sterling is fucking embarrassing.
Just making you aware of the rag comments,don't embarrass yourself anymore,whether you agree or disagree man,personal vendetta is so wide of the mark,but will i be upset if he didn't sign.............................no player has or ever will be bigger than the club,and you know it
Manchester1894
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It's business at the end of the day, his agent couldn't really lose as Raheem wasn't really expected to light up the WC in a poor England side that over-achieved. Ok, may securing their future sounds a bit OTT. However in terms of his career, I think this contract might be his peak-earning potential (when you take away inflation) and the most important. We'll want to tie him down for at least 5 years, it's insurance for us too. If he hits the heights Pep want's he might be worth £100m+ before that contract ends.He's hardly eating hand to mouth now. He is financially secure for life already (or should be if he invests wisely). Most would agree that it is what he does in blue that counts but he made the deliberate choice to wait until after the WC to decide his future with us - why do you think that might have been?
He's hardly eating hand to mouth now. He is financially secure for life already (or should be if he invests wisely). Most would agree that it is what he does in blue that counts but he made the deliberate choice to wait until after the WC to decide his future with us - why do you think that might have been?
Why wouldn't he? He backed himself to shine at the World Cup which would've strengthened his negotiating hand, ok it didn't work out that way but why wouldn't he try it in the first place?
Forget about Sterling for a minute and any feelings/opinions we may have toward him, if you were entering into a negotiation would you not try make your negotiating position as strong as possible?
mosssideblue
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It's business at the end of the day, his agent couldn't really lose as Raheem wasn't really expected to light up the WC in a poor England side that over-achieved. Ok, may securing their future sounds a bit OTT. However in terms of his career, I think this contract might be his peak-earning potential (when you take away inflation) and the most important. We'll want to tie him down for at least 5 years, it's insurance for us too. If he hits the heights Pep want's he might be worth £100m+ before that contract ends.
Of course it is all business as players only have a finite earning window (assuming they stay fit all their careers), so they have to make hay when they can. Sterling could have put his agent back in his box and negotiated a deal before the WC. I personally believe he thought he would take his City form into the WC and took a punt in strengthening his position. It has not done that as most would agree, so it is up to the club to offer their terms and up to him to either take it or look elsewhere.
Why would his value to the club be any different if he'd scored a few goals at the world cup?Why wouldn't he? He backed himself to shine at the World Cup which would've strengthened his negotiating hand, ok it didn't work out that way but why wouldn't he try it in the first place?
Forget about Sterling for a minute and any feelings/opinions we may have toward him, if you were entering into a negotiation would you not try make your negotiating position as strong as possible?
Millwallawayveteran1988
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Whatever will be will be. If he won’t sign we sell him and buy someone else.
That’s football.
That’s football.
mosssideblue
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Why wouldn't he? He backed himself to shine at the World Cup which would've strengthened his negotiating hand, ok it didn't work out that way but why wouldn't he try it in the first place?
Forget about Sterling for a minute and any feelings/opinions we may have toward him, if you were entering into a negotiation would you not try make your negotiating position as strong as possible?
Interesting question and the kneejerk response is of course. The thoughtful answer would be though to examine what you are using to try and strengthen your position and weigh up those scenarios. The opportunity to thrive in the biggest shop window is a huge incentive, but you have to weigh up the probability of being able to pull that off with the team mates that will accompany you.
Sterling and his agent had plenty of time to mull that dilema
Manchester1894
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Of course it is all business as players only have a finite earning window (assuming they stay fit all their careers), so they have to make hay when they can. Sterling could have put his agent back in his box and negotiated a deal before the WC. I personally believe he thought he would take his City form into the WC and took a punt in strengthening his position. It has not done that as most would agree, so it is up to the club to offer their terms and up to him to either take it or look elsewhere.
I think it's in everyone's interest to get this sorted out before the season starts regardless of what the outcome is. Otherwise it'll be used as a stick to beat the club and player with.
Why would his value to the club be any different if he'd scored a few goals at the world cup?
Huge exposure on a massive stage to a global audience is only every going to increase your worth, commercially and as a football player.
trevorriley
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glad the club are not being held to ransom, would make no sense at all to have Raheem on a 5 year contract worth 250k. He isn't worth 250k.
10% wage increase 4 or 5 year contract or sell next year. If we sold, we wouldn't get some of the dreamed up figures ive seen knocking about.
Its about time players realised playing for city is an honour, you get medals / trophies / best facilities in Europe and a hell of a manager !
10% wage increase 4 or 5 year contract or sell next year. If we sold, we wouldn't get some of the dreamed up figures ive seen knocking about.
Its about time players realised playing for city is an honour, you get medals / trophies / best facilities in Europe and a hell of a manager !
I think it's in everyone's interest to get this sorted out before the season starts regardless of what the outcome is. Otherwise it'll be used as a stick to beat the club and player with.
I'd give him til Christmas. That gives everyone plenty of time to find a replacement or new club if it's not sorted out.
He wants to earn top level money, I'd just say, "This needs to be sorted out by Christmas, if you want KDB/Aguero money, then go out there and show us why you deserve it".
If he delivers, and is one of the best players in Europe in the first half of the season there's no problem paying him. If he doesn't, you give him a fair take it or leave it offer.
That's resale value though.Huge exposure on a massive stage to a global audience is only every going to increase your worth, commercially and as a football player.
Thaksinssoldier
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I've more than a sneaking suspicion he has always intended on moving abroad and following in Gareth Bale's footsteps tbh.
Why would his value to the club be any different if he'd scored a few goals at the world cup?
It would raise his market value.
mosssideblue
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Of course it is and that is a good carrot for negotiating a better deal for yourselfThat's resale value though.
That's resale value though.
Not solely. PSG are going to be raking in millions from Mbappé becoming the anointed successor to Messi & Ronaldo after this world cup. Companies will be queuing out the door to give him commercial deals, club sponsors will demand he's front and center on every ad, and shirt sales will go through the roof.
A big world cup makes you a commercial giant. Becoming a commercial giant is why Ronaldo and Messi get paid as much as the rest of their teams combined.
Making it more likely he'll be sold.It would raise his market value.
As good a player Sterling is, he's not going to be in that league no matter what he did in Russia.Not solely. PSG are going to be raking in millions from Mbappé becoming the anointed successor to Messi & Ronaldo. Companies will be queuing out the door to give him commercial deals, club sponsors will demand he's front and center on every ad, and shirt sales will go through the roof.
Depends on how much of a bumper contract he seeks, of course. The WC gamble didn't pan out like he hoped perhaps but certainly should be earning more than his current contract when compared to the rest of the squad. I just think, rightly so, Txiki et al have to avoid players regularly renegotiating their contracts on a year to year basis else it is unsustainable.
I think the path is quite clear on what will happen, Sterling & his camp will have to agree to improved terms but not to the extent he initially had hoped for while City will need to bend but not too much else suffer a cascade of others following suit. I think it's a sound approach and as some have commented, if Raheem balks then so be it - can't be held ransom by a player. Especially when you consider City owners are neither cheap nor fiscally irresponsible - they want to ensure a sustainable model
Don't know the player well enough but he's never going to have a better situation than the one he currently enjoys so my hunch is it will work out long before next summer
I think the path is quite clear on what will happen, Sterling & his camp will have to agree to improved terms but not to the extent he initially had hoped for while City will need to bend but not too much else suffer a cascade of others following suit. I think it's a sound approach and as some have commented, if Raheem balks then so be it - can't be held ransom by a player. Especially when you consider City owners are neither cheap nor fiscally irresponsible - they want to ensure a sustainable model
Don't know the player well enough but he's never going to have a better situation than the one he currently enjoys so my hunch is it will work out long before next summer