Rodrigo Hernandez - Atletico confirm deal - p192

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Conflicting reports, it really is silly season. This is an odd situation to guess on though.

On the one hand, he could see the departures of Hernandez, Godin, Griezmann, and the possibility of others leaving and want to jump ship himself. Then at the same time he is an Atleti fan and only just moved back last summer, could be thinking that he wants to stay so that Atleti don't fall too far after losing so many players.

Plus, as @citizens_1976 mentioned, this is a huge life decision for the lad. I know I would have found it a tough one at 22, moving to a new country that speaks a language you don't.

FWIW I think he either stays or comes here. Can't see him going to any of United, Barca, or Bayern for a number of different reasons.
 
Are we even able to sign him before the transfer window opens for La Liga (July 1st)? If not then it's going to be a long month...
 
Zenmanc said:
Got to think if Rodri actually makes it here it significantly ups our chances of Gundo resigning. I think he doesn't want to play Fern's position and if there's a legitimate back up there he'll sign on.
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I think it's the other way around. Gundogan is more likely to sign if Rodri doesn't come. Do t think he cares much whether he plays 6 or 8. Think he is more interested in playing more period.
 
At 22 , can understand he is taking his time as he has home comforts .

But he pulls a jorginho , we should be looking else where soon
 
Keith Moon said:
Don't think we can pay his buy out clause before the window opens, but we could buy him from Atletico.
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If that's the case then I can't see any movement on this at least until Atletico have signed a replacement (or until the window opens).
 
I read in twitter that a lot of sources say that he is closer than "very close". I' m not so excited about him. I prefered Ndombele. Pep knows better of course.
 
I don't think Pep will allow us to think in terms of replacements, rather in terms of upgrades.
 
I'm curious how long we'd let him think the move through before forcing a decision. If this is anything like our transfers of the last few years we've been working on this for at least a few months now and even though the window just opened he's been aware of our interest for some time. Maybe I'm being a pessimist but if the reports are true and he doesn't know what he wants by now I'm a little skeptical it gets done.
 
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cjn said:
I'm curious how long we'd let him think the move through before forcing a decision. If this is anything like our transfers of the last few years we've been working on this for at least a few months now and even though the window just opened he's been aware of our interest for some time. Maybe I'm being a pessimist but if the reports are true and he doesn't know what he wants to know by now I'm a little skeptical it gets done.
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I can understand your thoughts and the writing does look on the wall, but I don't feel we've lost out on any the players who didn't end up here.
 
Petetheblu said:
I can understand your thoughts and the writing does look on the wall, but I don't feel we've lost out on any the players who didn't end up here.
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Yeah who knows, if we're going to miss out I hope we do early enough that we can try to sign Ndombele instead. Llorente isn't doing it for me.
 
cjn said:
I'm curious how long we'd let him think the move through before forcing a decision. If this is anything like our transfers of the last few years we've been working on this for at least a few months now and even though the window just opened he's been aware of our interest for some time. Maybe I'm being a pessimist but if the reports are true and he doesn't know what he wants by now I'm a little skeptical it gets done.
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Imagine having the opportunity of a lifetime and needing time to “think it through.”

I hope either these reports are wrong or he gets his mind right and makes a decision.
 
Easy said:
Imagine having the opportunity of a lifetime and needing time to “think it through.”

I hope either these reports are wrong or he gets his mind right and makes a decision.
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The humility of our team does always mean that the obvious choice, in our eyes, is an obvious choice to the player. Heritage, family values and home can play a big part for a less egotistical type. We hope that our sporting excellence sways the pendulum our way but we do still desire some of those humble qualities in our players.
 
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