Alvarez done deal - £82m to Atletico

Phil1 said:
Victim of his own success in many ways. He was likely thought to be a great back up or super sub but his trajectory over the last 18 months has made that impossible.
Now a decision has to be made that suits both parties, my best guess is he would happily move to be the top boy somewhere else.
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Of course he wants to be the 'top boy' at a club. Don't think footballers grow up wanting to be the second back-up striker sitting on the sidelines.

I personally would want to keep him for a season more. Lets be honest Big Erl isn't going to be fit the entire season so we do need a second striker to step up waiting in the wings. I'm unsure if Pep would go back to the false 9 system since he continually likes to evolve the team each yr.
 
neph27 said:
To me it is not a matter of "starter" or "bench player"

It's more starters and finishers
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This was mentioned in one of the Euro podcasts I listened to and I think it’s really apt. In America, there is a the idea of the “closer” in baseball. And it’s a a unique and valued skill.
 
Shazza458 said:
No one can afford Alvarez - apparently we want 70m with 20m in add ons
I’d sell tomorrow to be honest
Never really warmed to him and some of his misses in the run in were horrendous
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Some of his goals early in the run-in, and throughout the season, were marvelous.

They all count. Can't argue he didn't play a big big part in our treble or four in a row.
 
Phil1 said:
Victim of his own success in many ways. He was likely thought to be a great back up or super sub but his trajectory over the last 18 months has made that impossible.
Now a decision has to be made that suits both parties, my best guess is he would happily move to be the top boy somewhere else.
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His 'trajectory' has been up and up since he arrived. He had a spell in the second half of the season when it plateaued. Could have a great season next or could not, like any player, but there is nithing really wrong with him, the way a few knee-jerk reactions here make out.
 
Coatigan said:
His 'trajectory' has been up and up since he arrived. He had a spell in the second half of the season when it plateaued. Could have a great season next or could not, like any player, but there is nithing really wrong with him, the way a few knee-jerk reactions here make out.
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I was meaning reputation as well as anything. His trophy haul from a club and country perspective is fucking mental since he came here! That’s bound to bring him plenty of attention even if his actual abilities don’t always match up.
 
Wouldn't mind us going for Toney if alvarez leaves.
But more similar in style to Haaland too so wouldn't mean as big of a change in style when he plays
 
J.Felix needs Pep.

He is a very talented footballer who needs structure and someone to believe in him.

He got big moves early on, different clubs, managers, playing styles all disrupted his progression.
He will also be partly to blame being very young and getting too much too soon financially.

But, he has a bit of life experience now and if Pep could work him into our system he’d be a very handy addition in my view.
 
GX Blue said:
J.Felix needs Pep.

He is a very talented footballer who needs structure and someone to believe in him.

He got big moves early on, different clubs, managers, playing styles all disrupted his progression.
He will also be partly to blame being very young and getting too much too soon financially.

But, he has a bit of life experience now and if Pep could work him into our system he’d be a very handy addition in my view.
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Looks skillfull but almost no impact in games

How old is he now ?
 
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