richards30
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the guy is a deluded idiot mate to be honest.
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Eric Garcia to Barcelona
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the guy is a deluded idiot mate to be honest.
Gabriel
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I think the Barca link is strongest with Ajax players owing to similar playing philosophy (There are so many to have played for Barca and will continue to draw interest - Dutch fans will concur, Barca is a huge draw for young players) but no question for the biggest stars going abroad to bigger clubs/leagues was a dream beyond reaching Ajax 1st team. Bergkamp was counseled not to go to RM for example by Cruyff instead prioritizing Serie A as he saw it as a better overall league than Eredivisie before ultimating reaching his peak with Arsenal
That’s true but many players who have played for both were not necessarily Ajax products but people going there as a stepping stone in their careers. The Cruyff connection and the attraction of living on the Med and playing with Messi have been critical in the last twenty years, but things change. As you say, in the 1990s the allure of the Rossonerri/Nerazzurri was greater than elsewhere for Dutch players, and I’m under no illusion that patterns will shift once more. Neither your club nor ours can afford to think otherwise.
simon23
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Edu works for MD which is part of Group Godo and effectively mouthpiece for the board
So thats a yes then. Barca board are acting without any class and integrity - and you wonder why opposing fans have no respect for clubs like yourselves, Bayern etc.
There is a way of doing business and whatever value or desire you put on the player, you keep it between the clubs and do it professionally. Seems Barca board cant do that - maybe the lack of professionalism is why you are in such a mess
That’s true but many players who have played for both were not necessarily Ajax products but people going there as a stepping stone in their careers. The Cruyff connection and the attraction of living on the Med and playing with Messi have been critical in the last twenty years, but things change. As you say, in the 1990s the allure of the Rossonerri/Nerazzurri was greater than elsewhere for Dutch players, and I’m under no illusion that patterns will shift once more. Neither your club nor ours can afford to think otherwise.
Absolutely it can change and even the Cruyff model for La Masia has been around only since the late 70s
But for local Catalan kids who come through the academy, the dream will unquestionably be to flourish in the 1st team and that will be the pinnacle for them
So thats a yes then. Barca board are acting without any class and integrity - and you wonder why opposing fans have no respect for clubs like yourselves, Bayern etc.
There is a way of doing business and whatever value or desire you put on the player, you keep it between the clubs and do it professionally. Seems Barca board cant do that - maybe the lack of professionalism is why you are in such a mess
Not what I answered but I do not disagree with the conclusion regarding this board - they are classless corporate clowns. It's also why I am certain Pep will never return while him or Rosell are running things. I do not, however, believe the club has done anything inappropriate with respect to Garcia thus far
simon23
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Not what I answered but I do not disagree with the conclusion regarding this board - they are classless corporate clowns. It's also why I am certain Pep will never return while him or Rosell are running things
Those "clowns" represent your club - it makes Barca as a club look very very bad
Pep has other projects on his mind
He has already mentioned coaching at international level for starters.
Im sure he will also want to prove himself in Italy (the links to Milan over the last 12 months are not just out of nowhere). Maybe one day he will return to Barca - but maybe not
Those "clowns" represent your club - it makes Barca as a club look very very bad
Pep has other projects on his mind
He has already mentioned coaching at international level for starters.
Im sure he will also want to prove himself in Italy (the links to Milan over the last 12 months are not just out of nowhere). Maybe one day he will return to Barca - but maybe not
I'm aware they represent/'lead' the club, that's what happens in elections - sometimes you get a great leader like Laporta and sometimes, regrettably, crooks like Rosell & Bartomeu or even Trump
I doubt Italy will be in the cards for him and already know about him potentially coaching a NT but he himself has already acknowledged he will eventually return to coach at the club at youth levels - personally, I'd like to see him head up La Masia
Pep will want to complete the top 5 leagues & achieve something at International level. Don't see him going back to Barca in any capacity for a long time yet, if ever
You must view Pep as a liar then since last year he said 'I will return to Barcelona sooner or later'
You must view Pep as a liar then since last year he said 'I will return to Barcelona sooner or later'
Later and his has a house there so of course he will end up back there not as manager though.
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Pep will want to complete the top 5 leagues & achieve something at International level. Don't see him going back to Barca in any capacity for a long time yet, if ever
I think Pep will return to Barca one day. Not as first team manager but in another capacity. Possibly to head up the academy and create a Cruyff like influence over the sport.
He is Barca through and through. A player a manager but also a fan.
The draw to the club will be huge for Pep. I don't see it as a draw for Garcia in the same way. All players want to play for the club they support but the opportunity has to be right. If Garcia is getting that opportunity under Pep, at City, he doesn't leave unless he is swayed by big money. Garcia will have grown up idolising Pep as much as he did the club so if he can stay and play under him at City why would he leave?
Later and his has a house there so of course he will end up back there not as manager though.
"I will finish again where I started. My last steps will be in the youth teams - I hope at Barca."
"I will finish again where I started. My last steps will be in the youth teams - I hope at Barca."
Remember that, you know Pep he likes being nice! You bit of a whined up merchant aren't you? seems you moved on from Garcia now he is staying, seeing you were 100% wrong his contract was up this summer to! “oh Pep be back At Barcelona” Garcia ain’t going back to your debt ridden has been club either is Pep move on get poch!
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tolmie's hairdoo
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I though he was available to sign for free from January?
His contract is until June 2022.
That's a major plus, a lot of journalists are quoting Barca can sign him for free in January!His contract is until June 2022.
That's a major plus, a lot of journalists are quoting Barca can sign him for free in January!
Even Pep said his contract is up next year.
So I can't blame the journalists on this one, everyone except TH is saying 2021.
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If it is 2021, then Barca are playing games, and if they want him, it will cost a lot of $$$$$Even Pep said his contract is up next year.
So I can't blame the journalists on this one, everyone except TH is saying 2021.
tolmie's hairdoo
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That's a major plus, a lot of journalists are quoting Barca can sign him for free in January!
And they seemingly have taken Pep far too literally when he said Eric would have to go next year if he doesn't sign an extension to his deal.
Lost in translation. Garcia has two years left and City would have no option but to ask a fee next summer if the above did not transpire.
Good, we hold all the cards!!! yet again!!!And they seemingly have taken Pep far too literally when he said Eric would have to go next year if he doesn't sign an extension to his deal.
Lost in translation. Garcia has two years left and City would have no option but to ask a fee next summer if the above did not transpire.
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