I think pep needs to decide what his decision is, we can't put future planning on hold and it has potential to effect future transfer planning. If we are serious in getting an Aguero replacement next summer, the groundwork for that must start soon. Are the likes of Mbappe/Halaand going to commit to signing when the club is unsure who the manager is going to be. I'm not sure what he is waiting on and would hope that the hierarchy are putting pressure on him to make a decision. Would live for him to stay, but it needs to be a long term contract. A 12 month extension is no good for anyone, will lead to more uncertainty next season. Would love for him to stay, but it fastly approaching crunch time.
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Pep's contract situation | 2 year extension confirmed! (pg1817)
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MCFCTrick
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I think pep needs to decide what his decision is, we can't put future planning on hold and it has potential to effect future transfer planning. If we are serious in getting an Aguero replacement next summer, the groundwork for that must start soon. Are the likes of Mbappe/Halaand going to commit to signing when the club is unsure who the manager is going to be. I'm not sure what he is waiting on and would hope that the hierarchy are putting pressure on him to make a decision. Would live for him to stay, but it needs to be a long term contract. A 12 month extension is no good for anyone, will lead to more uncertainty next season. Would love for him to stay, but it fastly approaching crunch time.
Yup .... a decision needs to be made asap now. Either way, so as the club can put future plans into place, either with or without Pep.
(Personally, I would love him to stay.)
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Let's look at his possible options if he does not extend
- Stay in Premiership at another club --> Very unlikely
- Serie A --> This rumour has had some traction in last couple of years but I also see it as unlikely for a variety of reasons (His own playing experience there, the style of football overall and the level of competition). Juventus has the cache to attract him but I don't see it
- Bundesliga --> Why return when he went to the biggest club already, I also do not see this as likely
- Ligue 1 --> Only PSG would possibly be tempting but again there is nothing compelling in terms of the football or competition, not unlike with Serie A
- NT --> Which? Spain will never happen, neither will Argentina or Brasil. So Holland? Maybe but which competition? WC 2022 is too soon although I would rate this as a maybe. Euro 2024 also possible and again perhaps with Holland. WC 2026 even further away. NT is a different animal and even on this he has backtracked slightly when talking about this as a future job - I think the nature of having little consistent contact with the players makes it less attractive. Short term, maybe - so Netherlands could be a possibility
It leaves either returning to Barcelona in some capacity or taking a sabbatical and re-evaluating during that time. But he will indeed be courted with at least 1 of the candidates in the coming election
Unfortunately for Barca there is zero reason for Pep to return there. Bartomeu leaving does not solve their glaring problems. It is an enormous rebuild job as Messi has about 2 season left in him. All he can achieve at this point is tarnish his current legacy and I would be surprised if he can’t see that. He has continually failed to progress his teams in the CL, and I don’t see him taking Barca to the final. He will likely be picked up by a team like PSG or Juventus. There is something new for him to win with minimal challenge.
kaz7
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We dont want him because he dresses like a nob lolAll those who want nagelsman instead of pep, just take a look at his get up tonight.
clearly thinks a lot of himself
no thanks
sir baconface
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No picture? What was it? A mankini? Does he have good teeth?All those who want nagelsman instead of pep, just take a look at his get up tonight.
clearly thinks a lot of himself
no thanks
Unfortunately for Barca there is zero reason for Pep to return there.
Spectacularly uninformed statement
kaz7
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He can wear what he wants but it’s what it symbolises. he comes across as arrogant and I don’t get what the fuss is about
Maybe he just likes colourful clothes or maybe he is gay and being himself , who knows . He is peps muse , if pep says get him we will probably get him
kaz7
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Any chance you could start a barca threadSpectacularly uninformed statement
Kokonut1307
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Spectacularly uninformed statement
What would he gain there? All he can do at Barcelona is ruin his name. He has won everything and built a legacy with potentially the greatest team in football. Barcelona are not going to replicate that for a long time. I have no doubts about him returning in a non-managerial role. However, I find it close to impossible for him to return as Barca manager unless there is literally no top club providing him with a job offer. You are right that this is an educated guess. You could perhaps try to use it if you weren’t biased.
He’s married.Maybe he just likes colourful clothes or maybe he is gay and being himself , who knows . He is peps muse , if pep says get him we will probably get him
he’s no better qualified than someone like Howe who people would laugh at if we went for
He’s married.
he’s no better qualified than someone like Howe who people would laugh at if we went for
Comparing Julian Nagelsmann to Eddie Howe might be the most Paul Merson thing I've ever seen on this forum.
Yeah, Nagelsmann took Hoffenheim from 17th place in Germany to the Champions League, sure he took Leipzig to a Champions League semi-final, but he didn't keep Bounemouth in the PL for a few years while spending hundreds of millions on the likes of Solanke, Ibe and Asmir Begovic did he?
I mean really, whats more impressive, being the youngest manager in history to take your side to the Champions League semi-final, or making it to the League cup quarter final one year?
Not like for like comparisons and you know itComparing Julian Nagelsmann to Eddie Howe might be the most Paul Merson thing I've ever seen on this forum.
Yeah, Nagelsmann took Hoffenheim from 17th place in Germany to the Champions League, sure he took Leipzig to a Champions League semi-final, but he didn't keep Bounemouth in the PL for a few years while spending hundreds of millions on the likes of Solanke, Ibe and Asmir Begovic did he?
I mean really, whats more impressive, being the youngest manager in history to take your side to the Champions League semi-final, or making it to the League cup quarter final one year?
Not like for like comparisons and you know it
Howe/Nagelsmann? It's an incredibly stupid comparison, and exactly the kind of thing I'd expect from someone upset about a man wearing a coat he doesn't like.
He can wear what he wants but it’s what it symbolises. he comes across as arrogant and I don’t get what the fuss is about
He's wearing blue though, must be a sign.
Any chance you could start a barca thread
I.e every single thread on this forum?
kaz7
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I was hoping it might end up in just a coupleI.e every single thread on this forum?
I do love a good domalino retort,.Comparing Julian Nagelsmann to Eddie Howe might be the most Paul Merson thing I've ever seen on this forum.
Yeah, Nagelsmann took Hoffenheim from 17th place in Germany to the Champions League, sure he took Leipzig to a Champions League semi-final, but he didn't keep Bounemouth in the PL for a few years while spending hundreds of millions on the likes of Solanke, Ibe and Asmir Begovic did he?
I mean really, whats more impressive, being the youngest manager in history to take your side to the Champions League semi-final, or making it to the League cup quarter final one year?
Even when it’s condescending as fuck and far more ruthless than needs be, it’s a sight to behold.
It’s why I never quote him, having him tear me apart is not a world I want to live in.
I’ve quoted you this time but it doesn’t count so leave me alone.