That's the point i was trying to make in my previous post. We do make a bit on the commercial side with the brahim sale and Garcia's inevitable sale now. (what Chelsea's academy was famous for)
But Zero return sporting wise
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Eric Garcia to Barcelona
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That's the point i was trying to make in my previous post. We do make a bit on the commercial side with the brahim sale and Garcia's inevitable sale now. (what Chelsea's academy was famous for)
But Zero return sporting wise
The Stockport Iniesta
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It's pretty simple, if not sad, the sporting direction under this board is an abomination - particularly in terms of La Masia, it has been decimated over the past decade. Eric leaving was my 2nd most disappointing cantera loss, the first being Grimaldo
I can't envision the cost being more than 10M, nor should it be considering he was developed primarily at Barca
City won't sell for 10M, we will keep him for another season at that price.
i8rags
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What!!! Not made for the prem, good passer that’s about it.No he is not. Garcia’s been more impressive in 6 month than Stones has in 4 years. Anyone who’s not Stewie Wonder can see his huge potential and class. He is so talented.
This is awful news.
We'll play him Tomorrow hoping for that 1 year injury!!Will be interesting... After all he started Sane in the community shield
Tugay One Cup
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Hope he's not either because he isn't ready to first choice at Barcelona any more than he was ready to be first choice with us.
Fully agreed. He's a project and needs time and patience. Will he get that there? Or will they write him off the second he inevitably fucks up?
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You won’t be getting him for 10m, that much is certain.It's pretty simple, if not sad, the sporting direction under this board is an abomination - particularly in terms of La Masia, it has been decimated over the past decade. Eric leaving was my 2nd most disappointing cantera loss, the first being Grimaldo
I can't envision the cost being more than 10M, nor should it be considering he was developed primarily at Barca
If this was always his intention he’s going to cost your club millions which could have been saved. Although, now he can command a much higher wage compared to the alternative had he stayed in the first place.
What!!! Not made for the prem, good passer that’s about it.
Have you watched a single game he played? His vision, tackles, interceptions. He is three levels above John Stones. They can’t even compare. Why else would Pep start him ahead of a fit Stones? He made the backline better immediately.
It's true. I don't know you but whatever you do for a living, wherever you live in the world, it's all irrelevant. If City came knocking for your services and your family were all in Manchester, you'd jump at the opportunity, every single one of us would in that situation. Loyalty is a lovely trait but family, friends and your own life comes before a football club.I got called a spoilt child for saying this just two days ago...
You can get angry and act betrayed but it's a job, it's a game of football. You care because it's City just like I do but it doesn't change anything. Anyone getting angry at a player leaving to join his boyhood club is pathetic and acting like a spoilt child.
Neville Kneville
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I feel some players are just using City and Pep to improve and then they fck off. It pisses me off.
We’ve done all the hardwork with Garcia the past three years and now Barcelona will simply swoop in and get a great defender for pocketchange.
In this case, they'll get a free hole in defence.
The Pandorica Opened
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Don't see why people are raging about this - he's obviously got Barca in his heart, never expected anything different. At least we should get a good profit on him, and invest that in other players. Tosin is waiting in the wings also, I'd love to see given some League Cup games next season.
mancityscot
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its unfortunate to lose yet another young talent, but this one i'm not all that upset about. Really don't think he has the physicality or speed to cut it in the prem.
You won’t be getting him for 10m, that much is certain.
If this was always his intention he’s going to cost your club millions which could have been saved. Although, now he can command a much higher wage compared to the alternative had he stayed in the first place.
Barca are skint. They know he's leaving and they know he only want's Barca so there is no chance of any other team swooping for him.
He'll either go for about £10m plus add ons this summer or they'll wait for him next year.
Don't see why people are raging about this - he's obviously got Barca in his heart, never expected anything different. At least we should get a good profit on him, and invest that in other players. Tosin is waiting in the wings also, I'd love to see given some League Cup games next season.
Don't think Tosin is good enough. Otherwise he'd be with the squad already like Foden and Garcia.
SamBlue
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There goes my future City skipper! :) Unfortunate for us, but he made the right choice for himself, particularly if he gets his salary in Barcelona close to what we were prepared to offer him.
its unfortunate to lose yet another young talent, but this one i'm not all that upset about. Really don't think he has the physicality or speed to cut it in the prem.
Where else do you find his quality as a 3rd or 4th option?
We used to be able to keep hold of most talents, now within a year we’ve lost Sané and Garcia.
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Not really no, he's a good prospect, but is he a better prospect or as suited to the premier league as Harwood Bellis I don't think he is. Might give Harwood Bellis and Tosin more room to develop.Garcia’s contract is up 2022. Sell him after the CL and cash in, if not we won’t receive much next summer.
Anyone else pissed off?
Lots of people very upset that a 19 year old from Barcelona is interested in playing for Barcelona. I thought he wasn't good enough anyway? If we get a good fee whats the big deal?
That one of our brightest young prospects wants to leave?
Pep thought he was good enough at aged 19 to play ahead of Stones and Otamendi.
If it wasn’t for ederson Norwich could have easily scored at least twice against us as well as the offside goal. That was with Garcia and Laporte as the cb pairing whatever way you look at it Garcia was not the answer to partner Laporte for next season. He is no doubt good in possession but he got turned very easily and was imo very poor positionally. He may well develop into a top cb but for what we need now this will not effect us a great deal imo. I would rather two city’s fans in thb and tosin fight for the 5th cb spot like how barca are pleased to have a Barcelona fan come back. Good luck to the lad.
more concerned what this means re pep’s future at city.
more concerned what this means re pep’s future at city.
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