Rodney Marsh's Hair said:Were we ever in for him? There were no real signs or whispers that we were. It seems a strange one that Chelsea were in the market for him given the transfer of Mata in January. Is this one of Abramovic's signings, someone he wanted, a la Hazard, when they were manager less?
Mancitybluemoon1 said:Rodney Marsh's Hair said:Were we ever in for him? There were no real signs or whispers that we were. It seems a strange one that Chelsea were in the market for him given the transfer of Mata in January. Is this one of Abramovic's signings, someone he wanted, a la Hazard, when they were manager less?
I agree......doesn't really make sense Chelsea selling Mata to sign Fabregas....very similar players......I do like the way Chelsea went about their business tho! fast and silent....maybe City should take note, as our dealings seem to drag on and on.....
Is today the day for Sagna and Fernando confirmation?....I hope so! ;)
willipp said:Good player but Maurinho will drill that out of him. Seems a funny one to me as he doesn't suit their style of play. He is a luxury player and with Hazard there isn't room for another in joses team. One or two seasons and he will be off.
willipp said:Good player but Maurinho will drill that out of him. Seems a funny one to me as he doesn't suit their style of play. He is a luxury player and with Hazard there isn't room for another in joses team. One or two seasons and he will be off.
Or even the thread title...adrianr said:terraloon said:Ive not read the whole thread but the added bonus in signing him is that he fill a home grown player berth
Not read the whole thread you say?
They might have a solid squad but ours was already better balanced and with the expected 3 signings we're even stronger in all the needed areas. With no settling in period for the manager/squad with his new style of play there's no reason we won't come screaming out of the traps home and away.dachoosen1 said:Gutted we missed out on him for that price, Chelsea look to be having a great transfer window but we have a very solid squad and with Fernando, Sagna and new CB we will be stronger too.
That is quite appalling for an official statement. What happened to the "Thanks for all your efforts" stock quote.Mancitybluemoon1 said:Barcelona hit out at Fabregas: He regressed year on year
13 Jun 2014 08:16:00
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/13/4879355/barcelona-hit-out-at-fabregas-he-regressed-year-on-year?CMPID=TWUK_140613_FabregasBarcastatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... astatement</a>
The Catalans have released an unusual statement on their official website, insisting the Spain midfielder's contribution declined during his three years at Camp Nou
Barcelona have claimed that Cesc Fabregas performed progressively worse during his seasons at the club after he sealed a move to Chelsea.
The 27-year-old midfielder was a graduate of Blaugrana's La Masia youth academy before leaving for Arsenal, only to return in a £30 million deal in August 2011 and join Chelsea in a £28.4m move on Thursday.
"There has been a downward trend in his stats every season at the club," the statement read.
"He slipped right back into the FCB system as if he'd never been away. But despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc's contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close."
Fabregas scored 42 goals in 151 games for Barcelona in his three years at club, winning La Liga and a Copa del Rey before this summer's move to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, but had been accused this campaign of fading towards its conclusion.
"From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season," the statement continued.
"He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season.
"For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.
Ric said:It does seem like an unnecessary cheap shot. Not sure what their motivation was for putting it on their official site, but it doesn't reflect well on them as a club.
Mancitybluemoon1 said:Barcelona hit out at Fabregas: He regressed year on year
13 Jun 2014 08:16:00
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/13/4879355/barcelona-hit-out-at-fabregas-he-regressed-year-on-year?CMPID=TWUK_140613_FabregasBarcastatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... astatement</a>
The Catalans have released an unusual statement on their official website, insisting the Spain midfielder's contribution declined during his three years at Camp Nou
Barcelona have claimed that Cesc Fabregas performed progressively worse during his seasons at the club after he sealed a move to Chelsea.
The 27-year-old midfielder was a graduate of Blaugrana's La Masia youth academy before leaving for Arsenal, only to return in a £30 million deal in August 2011 and join Chelsea in a £28.4m move on Thursday.
"There has been a downward trend in his stats every season at the club," the statement read.
"He slipped right back into the FCB system as if he'd never been away. But despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc's contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close."
Fabregas scored 42 goals in 151 games for Barcelona in his three years at club, winning La Liga and a Copa del Rey before this summer's move to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, but had been accused this campaign of fading towards its conclusion.
"From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season," the statement continued.
"He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season.
"For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.
adrianr said:Mancitybluemoon1 said:Barcelona hit out at Fabregas: He regressed year on year
13 Jun 2014 08:16:00
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/13/4879355/barcelona-hit-out-at-fabregas-he-regressed-year-on-year?CMPID=TWUK_140613_FabregasBarcastatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... astatement</a>
The Catalans have released an unusual statement on their official website, insisting the Spain midfielder's contribution declined during his three years at Camp Nou
Barcelona have claimed that Cesc Fabregas performed progressively worse during his seasons at the club after he sealed a move to Chelsea.
The 27-year-old midfielder was a graduate of Blaugrana's La Masia youth academy before leaving for Arsenal, only to return in a £30 million deal in August 2011 and join Chelsea in a £28.4m move on Thursday.
"There has been a downward trend in his stats every season at the club," the statement read.
"He slipped right back into the FCB system as if he'd never been away. But despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc's contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close."
Fabregas scored 42 goals in 151 games for Barcelona in his three years at club, winning La Liga and a Copa del Rey before this summer's move to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, but had been accused this campaign of fading towards its conclusion.
"From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season," the statement continued.
"He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season.
"For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.
Whatever the club thought about him or his contributions, that reads like it's been written by a twelve year old. What did they think that would achieve?
adrianr said:Mancitybluemoon1 said:Barcelona hit out at Fabregas: He regressed year on year
13 Jun 2014 08:16:00
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/13/4879355/barcelona-hit-out-at-fabregas-he-regressed-year-on-year?CMPID=TWUK_140613_FabregasBarcastatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... astatement</a>
The Catalans have released an unusual statement on their official website, insisting the Spain midfielder's contribution declined during his three years at Camp Nou
Barcelona have claimed that Cesc Fabregas performed progressively worse during his seasons at the club after he sealed a move to Chelsea.
The 27-year-old midfielder was a graduate of Blaugrana's La Masia youth academy before leaving for Arsenal, only to return in a £30 million deal in August 2011 and join Chelsea in a £28.4m move on Thursday.
"There has been a downward trend in his stats every season at the club," the statement read.
"He slipped right back into the FCB system as if he'd never been away. But despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc's contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close."
Fabregas scored 42 goals in 151 games for Barcelona in his three years at club, winning La Liga and a Copa del Rey before this summer's move to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, but had been accused this campaign of fading towards its conclusion.
"From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season," the statement continued.
"He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season.
"For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.
Whatever the club thought about him or his contributions, that reads like it's been written by a twelve year old. What did they think that would achieve?
adrianr said:Mancitybluemoon1 said:Barcelona hit out at Fabregas: He regressed year on year
13 Jun 2014 08:16:00
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/06/13/4879355/barcelona-hit-out-at-fabregas-he-regressed-year-on-year?CMPID=TWUK_140613_FabregasBarcastatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/tra ... astatement</a>
The Catalans have released an unusual statement on their official website, insisting the Spain midfielder's contribution declined during his three years at Camp Nou
Barcelona have claimed that Cesc Fabregas performed progressively worse during his seasons at the club after he sealed a move to Chelsea.
The 27-year-old midfielder was a graduate of Blaugrana's La Masia youth academy before leaving for Arsenal, only to return in a £30 million deal in August 2011 and join Chelsea in a £28.4m move on Thursday.
"There has been a downward trend in his stats every season at the club," the statement read.
"He slipped right back into the FCB system as if he'd never been away. But despite glowing starts to each campaign, Cesc's contributions to the cause gradually decreased as each season drew to a close."
Fabregas scored 42 goals in 151 games for Barcelona in his three years at club, winning La Liga and a Copa del Rey before this summer's move to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, but had been accused this campaign of fading towards its conclusion.
"From being someone who joined in with the attack, supplying and scoring goals, the magic tended to fade later on in each season," the statement continued.
"He only scored one, six and one goals in the last 24 games of each season.
"For some reason, he was never as good in the second half of a season as in the first.
Whatever the club thought about him or his contributions, that reads like it's been written by a twelve year old. What did they think that would achieve?