Alvarez done deal - £82m to Atletico

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

So what if he is forcing his way out? He’s not the first player to do that.

It's fucking horrible wishing injury on players.

It’s also against Bluemoon's Code of Conduct.

Lot of sad cases here. Oh no a player doesnt want to play for us anymore. Can we not just wish him well and good luck. Cry babies wishing injuries on players baffling

 

[wahablue]

Any word yet from City,or just media shit.

 

[jamielowndes]

Both Argies though. I’ve always understood the players love him.

To his credit, I can understand that completely. He seems like an excellent leader of men. I just think he's a prick and I hate their style of football.

 

[Vienna_70]

Any word yet from City,or just media shit.

I very much doubt that City will comment, until the deal is finalised.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Head band and leggings, today?

Always.

 

[deano ou812]

any sell on fee ? we should fucking put in 20% at least, because if things go well for him can see he bought out for 100m or above.

You’d think the way we operate we’ll have a sell on clause inserted I’d be surprised we didn’t..

 

[jamielowndes]

It will be like a prison. No quality passes and a 500m release clause. Plus he will need to learn how to kick and dive. But good luck to him.

Hes Argentinian, I dont think he's going to need to learn either of those things.

 

[N1985]

Felix confirmed to City then

 

[Rammy Blue]

You’d think the way we operate we’ll have a sell on clause inserted I’d be surprised we didn’t..

Nah, not at that kind of fee, or if there is it’ll be a poxy one.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I’m going to be interested to see how he performs over there in Madrid, he’s certainly not got a good enough touch to play off the striker or in midfield so be good to see how he leads the line as their “star” forward.

Honestly, as much as I rated him, I don’t think he’s top top level, similar to like a Jesus.

 

[mcfcpride]

We have taken Atletico to cleaners. Just like we did with Barcelona for Ferran Torres.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Fair enough, you clearly disagree with the sale. Okay. Serious question (not wumming you); what would you like to have seen the club do in this situation, in these FFP/PSR times?

A week before the season? Our hand clearly forced by player and buying club - difficult - but we should foresee this and plan accordingly or head it off at the pass. For a club of our supposed stature and success, we don't half look unprepared at times. That said, the club have been out maneuvered, easily done at the price offered I suppose, but the money is a consolation, granted. Just disappointed Mate. No news or deflating news after deflating news recently.

 

[SWP's back]

I think he was a bit knackered and in need of some time off. As a young lad he'd played a full season in Argentina, joined us in January, then played in the World Cup as part of Argentina's winning side.

Back playing with us right up to the Champion's League final then playing more minutes last season than most players due to Erling's injuries and his great form early on.

He's now played and won the Copa America (for the second time). He's the only player in the history of football to win a treble in Europe and the World Cup, at 24 years old he's virtually won the lot, I wish him well as I suspect most Blues do

Yeah I wish him well for sure, but I’m not remotely upset he wants out as I believe we’ve better options at 10 and really don’t mind playing a false 9 when Haaland is injured.

 

[Damanino]

what was our previous club record fee for selling? Torres, Jesus, Sane, Sterling all went for kind of similar money ...

 

[Bluemoon has risen]

what was our previous club record fee for selling? Torres, Jesus, Sane, Sterling all went for kind of similar money ...

I think it was Torres. Around £55m with add ons.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

We have taken Atletico to cleaners.

The cleaners.
Sounds appropriate as we are constantly accused of sports washing and money laundering.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

He's a first choice striker in a team targeting second/third and a QF in the CL. In the same way Jesus is. Best of luck to him.

 

[jimharri]

A week before the season? Our hand clearly forced by player and buying club - difficult - but we should foresee this and plan accordingly or head it off at the pass. For a club of our supposed stature and success, we don't half look unprepared at times. That said, the club have been out maneuvered, easily done at the price offered I suppose, but the money is a consolation, granted. Just disappointed Mate. No news or deflating news after deflating news recently.

I'm assuming/hoping that the club has some contingency plan. Going into the season with only one recognised forward isn't ideal, I'll give you that. Mind you, we've won titles with no out and out forward after we lost Sergio ( I'm not sure Gabby could be classed as an out and out forward). As I said, I wasn't wumming you.

 

[jimharri]

Julian Alvarez

He wasn't being overrated in a silly way, it's a praise that even with some extremes, pretty logical. The lad was a gem in River, that would put you in the spotlight instantly, more when he also played really great in big matches, like against Boca and such. The whole lack of control/touch at...

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[Coatigan]

I want it to be true, so I totally and unequivocally trust the legend that is Sam Lee on this one.