Alex Grimaldo

Top young player, had my eye on him since he played against our under 18's some years back, was very surprised barca let him go, as were a lot of people connected with the club.

Not sure where this would leave Angelino mind.
 
Great example of the failings of this board and coach when it comes to La Masia. For years I was convinced he'd become the youngest defender to debut for the first team yet was dumped because he wouldn't accept a loan

Diminutive but a leader, will embolden many culés to see him under Pep as his quality is difficult to refute
 
I recall him playing for Barca B in the Segunda and for Spain U18 while being only 16 yo. A real prodigy. He's also had an experience of playing as CM, if I'm not mistaken, so could be an ideal solution for the 'inverted fullback' role.
 
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Portuguese paper Record saying Guardiola watched Grimaldo on Monday and suggests we could even open talks in January. Probably summer more realistic, but still, looks like RB and LB are our priority next summer and rightly so. 3 full backs out of contract + Kolarov having 1 yr left + all four are over 30 years old.
 
Looks like a quality talent. If Pep likes him, I'm on board. The more young. talented players the better.
 
that would spell the end of angelino then ?? id personally go for someone like andrew robertson at hull, looks very promising.
 
Cheadle_hulmeBlue said:
that would spell the end of angelino then ?? id personally go for someone like andrew robertson at hull, looks very promising.
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not necessarily, could start next year with the 4 fullbacks being made up of : Maffeo, Bellerin, Angelino & Grimaldo - 4 young Spanish players. (counting Kolarov as a centre half nowadays)

although Robertson is a decent player, we are well past the 'decent player' mark now, we want potential 'world class players' something I don't think Robertson will be.
 
GOATER 10 said:
not necessarily, could start next year with the 4 fullbacks being made up of : Maffeo, Bellerin, Angelino & Grimaldo - 4 young Spanish players. (counting Kolarov as a centre half nowadays)

although Robertson is a decent player, we are well past the 'decent player' mark now, we want potential 'world class players' something I don't think Robertson will be.
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robertson is a better prospect than angelino or maffeo, with much more experience. hes proven himself at a good level. just my opinion of course but he is gonna be a top player. i also think kolarov is mainly a left back and its still gonna be his main position for us,.

besides no team has 11 world class players.
 
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IMO you can't plan to start next season with the reserve players. It's up to them to show their abilities firstly. As for Grimaldo, he's already one of Benfica's best players, CL-level. Pep trained him in the past so knows him well. Angelino is nowhere near (yet). Maybe another loan will help him if he won't make a significant progress this season.
GOATER 10 said:
not necessarily, could start next year with the 4 fullbacks being made up of : Maffeo, Bellerin, Angelino & Grimaldo - 4 young Spanish players. (counting Kolarov as a centre half nowadays)

although Robertson is a decent player, we are well past the 'decent player' mark now, we want potential 'world class players' something I don't think Robertson will be.
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Watching a Portuguese channel discussing football.
With the banner City attacks Benfica Grimaldo €60 million and Ederson €45 million

€60 mill for a left back fk me!!
€45 mill for a keeper!!

Sorry state is I've lived here 10yrs and haven't a clue what they are saying :-(
 
Cheadle_hulmeBlue said:
that would spell the end of angelino then ?? id personally go for someone like andrew robertson at hull, looks very promising.
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i doubt it, pep has rotated his fullbacks well and most likely we will be in four competitions every year. there is plenty of game time
 
Cheadle_hulmeBlue said:
robertson is a better prospect than angelino or maffeo, with much more experience. hes proven himself at a good level. just my opinion of course but he is gonna be a top player. i also think kolarov is mainly a left back and its still gonna be his main position for us,.

besides no team has 11 world class players.
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We could be the first ;-)
 
MeatHunterrr said:
Portuguese paper Record saying Guardiola watched Grimaldo on Monday and suggests we could even open talks in January. Probably summer more realistic, but still, looks like RB and LB are our priority next summer and rightly so. 3 full backs out of contract + Kolarov having 1 yr left + all four are over 30 years old.
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That was false from Portuguese press, they did that to increase his player reputation, but I like him, but not sure if enough for PL standard
 
Plays a lot like Angelino in an attacking sense. However, he seems to do not much defending, whereas Angelino can do some defending...and is £51 million pounds cheaper.
 
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