Cesc Fabregas signs for Chelsea (page 190)

[onceabluealways]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

50m for Luiz, 40m for Mata and 17 mil for De Bruyne is a start. They can buy anyone this summer, they're in tremendous shape.

So basically they have swapped Mata ( player of the year two tyears running for Fabregras - not that much improvement
Luiz - experienced international for a young unproven centre back
Costa - yes this makes them better but we all knew he was coming and you would expect them to try and improve.

Mata didn't play for them.

If anyone, they'll be swapping a past it Lampard for Fabregas

Oh yes he did - stats below

2013–14 League - Pld 13 + others Total Pld 17

Maybe not as much as previous years, but if Mourinho didn't want to play him what makes people think he will play Cesc

 

[I'm no cynic but...]

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This is without doubt an Abramovitch signing. I expect Maureen to leave Chelsea before Fartygas does.

 

[Rammy Blue]

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So you think Mourinho will play both Oscar and Fabregas in a midfield three ?

Ok. I disagree. Strongly. Time will tell.

Oscar fell out of favour a bit at the end of the season. I could easily see Fabregas in there with Ramires when necessary with the more adventurous side picked for certain games. I know it's not generally Mourinho's style but it's possible he could go a bit more bold.

It's possible. But I still think it won't happen. I'd also be shocked if every single person I know within football is entirely wrong and Chelsea have a genuine interest in Fabregas. Honestly I haven't spoken to a soul who believes it.

Still maybe this is one of those Andy Cole to Man United moments. It could happen however skepticism remains at 10/10.

Thoughts today mate? ;-)

 

[Anonymous]

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Oscar fell out of favour a bit at the end of the season. I could easily see Fabregas in there with Ramires when necessary with the more adventurous side picked for certain games. I know it's not generally Mourinho's style but it's possible he could go a bit more bold.

It's possible. But I still think it won't happen. I'd also be shocked if every single person I know within football is entirely wrong and Chelsea have a genuine interest in Fabregas. Honestly I haven't spoken to a soul who believes it.

Still maybe this is one of those Andy Cole to Man United moments. It could happen however skepticism remains at 10/10.

Thoughts today mate? ;-)

Same as above. Although I've been locked in a room all day working on something so if there's been some an announcement i've missed it!

Just had a look and ... yeah seems to be the same speculation and rumour. Still it looks like it'll get settled fairly quickly so we'll know soon enough how wrong I was ... ;)

 

[carlos tevez is a blue]

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Richard Keys @richardajkeys · 12h

Cesc Fabregas will definitely be joining Chelsea.




Fuck sake City.

 

[oakiecokie]

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Richard Keys @richardajkeys · 12h

Cesc Fabregas will definitely be joining Chelsea.




Fuck sake City.

??? What the fuck ???

 

[whyalwaysyou]

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Diário Record @Record_Portugal · 52m
Inglaterra - Mourinho confirma interesse em Fàbregas

 

[richards30]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

It sounds like we just can't work out the deal within our budget for this summer. Without question if we had no cap then imo he woukd already be a blue. Compromised his principles though if he joins Chelsea but if barca want him gone and no one else goes for him then what can he do? I must admit though chelsea dont fuck around with their transfers! Some speculation, then deal agreed and boom! Done deal! Off all summers he becomes available now! :-(

 

[bluebanjo]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Will this affect his standing with the gooners?

 

[BringBackSwales]

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Will this affect his standing with the gooners?

are you being ironic?

 

[pudge]

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Mourinho;

"If Cesc would join Chelsea or another club, it won't happen today, nor tomorrow, nor before the World Cup."

"I'm interested in analyzing Cesc's situation. I know that he wants to leave Barça and return to England."

Does this mean there's now a more than zero chance of him going to Chelsea?...

 

[Rammyblues]

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If Chelsea were to sign him it would be done specifically to wind up Wenger and the Gooners :-)

 

[Tron Coltrane]

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It sounds like we just can't work out the deal within our budget for this summer. Without question if we had no cap then imo he woukd already be a blue. Compromised his principles though if he joins Chelsea but if barca want him gone and no one else goes for him then what can he do? I must admit though chelsea dont fuck around with their transfers! Some speculation, then deal agreed and boom! Done deal! Off all summers he becomes available now! :-(

Or our management disagrees with you that we need him. A player who is not a part of their plans, who's on sale for half-off, is still a player who is not in their plans.

Can't go around buying players who are bargains all willy-nilly, regardless of any financial constraints. Other clubs are going to be picking up world-class players left and right all summer. All part of the dance.

 

[oakiecokie]

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It sounds like we just can't work out the deal within our budget for this summer. Without question if we had no cap then imo he woukd already be a blue. Compromised his principles though if he joins Chelsea but if barca want him gone and no one else goes for him then what can he do? I must admit though chelsea dont fuck around with their transfers! Some speculation, then deal agreed and boom! Done deal! Off all summers he becomes available now! :-(

Or our management disagrees with you that we need him. A player who is not a part of their plans, who's on sale for half-off, is still a player who is not in their plans.

Can't go around buying players who are bargains all willy-nilly, regardless of any financial constraints. Other clubs are going to be picking up world-class players left and right all summer. All part of the dance.

Fucking spot on !! It aint bastard FIFA games.

 

[CityStu]

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Not a player we need IMO. If we were to have signed him, it would have largely been to prevent a rival signing him. Not sure he's strong enough to sit in our deeper two and not sure he's any better creatively than Silva and Nasri. Nice player but a bit slow for our system.

 

[Mancitybluemoon1]

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Not a player we need IMO. If we were to have signed him, it would have largely been to prevent a rival signing him. Not sure he's strong enough to sit in our deeper two and not sure he's any better creatively than Silva and Nasri. Nice player but a bit slow for our system.

speaking of Nasir.....I saw this today (hope this isn't too far off topic)


City Watch ‏@City_Watch 5h
Samir Nasri has agreed a long-term contract extension until 2019, according to L'Equipe in France. Should be signed and announced soon.

 

[NipHolmes]

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It sounds like we just can't work out the deal within our budget for this summer. Without question if we had no cap then imo he woukd already be a blue. Compromised his principles though if he joins Chelsea but if barca want him gone and no one else goes for him then what can he do? I must admit though chelsea dont fuck around with their transfers! Some speculation, then deal agreed and boom! Done deal! Off all summers he becomes available now! :-(

Or our management disagrees with you that we need him. A player who is not a part of their plans, who's on sale for half-off, is still a player who is not in their plans.

Can't go around buying players who are bargains all willy-nilly, regardless of any financial constraints. Other clubs are going to be picking up world-class players left and right all summer. All part of the dance.

Fucking spot on !! It aint bastard FIFA games.

Who said it was?

Signing Fabregas is common sense, not a luxury. He's a top quality player.

You called people spoilt Bastards for not wanting Sinclair, Rodwell and Maicon tbh. That wasn't spoit, I said and I quote Sinclair is average, Rodwell perma crock and Maicon on the slide. Proven correct on all accounts. Many were called brats and jonny come latelys etc, fucking pathetic.

The reason people want Fabregas is because he's a top player. He's available for decent money, homegrown, proven in the league, fits style of play and knows many of our first team. It's a great transfer. Fuck all Fifa about it.

 

[NipHolmes]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Not a player we need IMO. If we were to have signed him, it would have largely been to prevent a rival signing him. Not sure he's strong enough to sit in our deeper two and not sure he's any better creatively than Silva and Nasri. Nice player but a bit slow for our system.

I banged the drum for Nasri when many wanted him gone and I blamed Mancini for alienating him with defensive restraints and not playing him more centrally. But, even though I rate Samir highly, Fabregas is a better player. The thing is, they actually play well together. Signing Fabregas is an option that we need if Yaya goes to ACON, suspended or gets injured. He's also 4 years younger and we would be buying a player in his prime whom will justify his fee. He's not a flop because Barca don't want him, he simply doesn't fit their style of play as much as they'd like and he's too big a player to not use regularly. Yaya was a so called reject, look how that worked out

 

[oakiecokie]

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Or our management disagrees with you that we need him. A player who is not a part of their plans, who's on sale for half-off, is still a player who is not in their plans.

Can't go around buying players who are bargains all willy-nilly, regardless of any financial constraints. Other clubs are going to be picking up world-class players left and right all summer. All part of the dance.

Fucking spot on !! It aint bastard FIFA games.

Who said it was?

Signing Fabregas is common sense, not a luxury. He's a top quality player.

You called people spoilt Bastards for not wanting Sinclair, Rodwell and Maicon tbh. That wasn't spoit, I said and I quote Sinclair is average, Rodwell perma crock and Maicon on the slide. Proven correct on all accounts. Many were called brats and jonny come latelys etc, fucking pathetic.

The reason people want Fabregas is because he's a top player. He's available for decent money, homegrown, proven in the league, fits style of play and knows many of our first team. It's a great transfer. Fuck all Fifa about it.

Lets get you signed on as City`s Head Coach then Mr Knowall !!! I `ll let people who know far more than you or me to make decisions that will keep our team doing what its been doing for the last few years.
I`ll repeat myself ... this isn`t fucking FIFA television fucking games and why spend money that we aint got when we need to strengthen in other areas ie centre back and a goalkeeper.

 

[pudge]

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Or our management disagrees with you that we need him. A player who is not a part of their plans, who's on sale for half-off, is still a player who is not in their plans.

Can't go around buying players who are bargains all willy-nilly, regardless of any financial constraints. Other clubs are going to be picking up world-class players left and right all summer. All part of the dance.

Fucking spot on !! It aint bastard FIFA games.

Who said it was?

Signing Fabregas is common sense, not a luxury. He's a top quality player.

You called people spoilt Bastards for not wanting Sinclair, Rodwell and Maicon tbh. That wasn't spoit, I said and I quote Sinclair is average, Rodwell perma crock and Maicon on the slide. Proven correct on all accounts. Many were called brats and jonny come latelys etc, fucking pathetic.

The reason people want Fabregas is because he's a top player. He's available for decent money, homegrown, proven in the league, fits style of play and knows many of our first team. It's a great transfer. Fuck all Fifa about it.

How is it?

Our priorities this summer are;

A center half, a right back, a defensive midfielder and a goalkeeper. Forking out £30m of a £49m budget on an attacking minded midfielder would be the definition of a luxury signing and make little to fuck all sense.

Never mind the fact we already have Nasri, Silva, Jovetic, Fernandinho, Yaya, Navas...