Cesc Fabregas signs for Chelsea (page 190)

[LoveCity]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

I completely agree with this -> <a class="postlink" href="https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story</a>

Many will disagree of course, but Fabregas has been living off reputation. That said, he suits the Premier League better than La Liga but not convinced he'll suit Mourinho brand football.

Really not arsed he's going to Chelsea, I'd be more worried had they signed their main target Koke who >>> Fabregas.

 

[pudge]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

But there's still a less than zero chance of him going to Chelsea, right?

 

[citymacc]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

Call me daft but I don't understand why there should be such unease re the Yaya situation.

Let's say Yaya does indeed want to leave and has made that clear to the board. If i was Ferran Soriano I would say:

"Fair enough but we will not sell you unless a bid of £50 million comes in, not a penny less. Unless those conditions are met you're going nowhere, you've got 4 years left on a contract you wanted to sign a year ago".

We then either a) reach a deal with a club and have money to spend (Pogba or Vidal for me not Fabregas) b) he backs down and carries on for City or c) he continues to throw a wobbler and we stick him in the reserves.

Nice in theory, but City don't want to sell Yaya.

You don't pay someone of 31 £200k a week and stick him in the reserves. He has three years remaining.

And certainly to someone who has an agent who would have us in the papers every day.

A pissed-off Yaya, inside our dressing room, would be a very bad thing for our team on the pitch.

He is a very forceful character.

City have to be prudent and keeping a watching brief on Fabregas makes plenty of sense at this stage.

I suspect Yaya will announce it was all a huge misunderstanding, but we'll see.

I would rather have Yaya and his agent than Fabregas anyday of the week..


Yaya can change a game at any moment and a one off..

Fabregas is a good player but there are plenty like him.

As much as it pains me to say it, have to agree with this 100%

 

[adrianr]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

I completely agree with this -> <a class="postlink" href="https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story</a>

Many will disagree of course, but Fabregas has been living off reputation. That said, he suits the Premier League better than La Liga but not convinced he'll suit Mourinho brand football.

Really not arsed he's going to Chelsea, I'd be more worried had they signed their main target Koke who >>> Fabregas.

Jesus christ I know people like Twitter but that really is not the format for such a rant!

 

[Mr. Aguia]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

I completely agree with this -> <a class="postlink" href="https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story</a>

Many will disagree of course, but Fabregas has been living off reputation. That said, he suits the Premier League better than La Liga but not convinced he'll suit Mourinho brand football.

Really not arsed he's going to Chelsea, I'd be more worried had they signed their main target Koke who >>> Fabregas.

To be fair he's been playing out of position with Barca. Been mostly playing as a false #9. Still been pretty good in that role but he's much better in central midfield as the creator.

 

[Keith Moon]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

There are plenty of politics in play.

Chelsea know City want Fabregas, they are playing games on a number of levels.

It is also linked into Mangala and Benatia, other targets Chelsea feel they can do with or without.

Chelsea want to force City into spending big and before we are ready.

Mourinho is quite happy to wait to sign Fabregas.

Paris and Chelsea are in cahoots, they did the Luiz deal at the level they did, because PSG quickly wanted to force the issue on Yaya.

Sneaky bastards.

WTF....

Yep, can't pretend to understand it all.

Chelsea sign Fabregas, they win.

Paris sign Yaya, we sign Fabregas, Chelsea win.

Chelsea and Paris are becoming very close. There are a number of mutual deals on the horizon for them in the next couple years, mainly Oscar and Hazard.

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend"

 

[LoveCity]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

I completely agree with this -> <a class="postlink" href="https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story</a>

Many will disagree of course, but Fabregas has been living off reputation. That said, he suits the Premier League better than La Liga but not convinced he'll suit Mourinho brand football.

Really not arsed he's going to Chelsea, I'd be more worried had they signed their main target Koke who >>> Fabregas.

To be fair he's been playing out of position with Barca. Been mostly playing as a false #9. Still been pretty good in that role but he's much better in central midfield as the creator.

25 of his Barca starts were in central midfield last season compared to 10 in the forward role they sometimes play him in.

 

[MCFC4EVR]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

I completely agree with this -> <a class="postlink" href="https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story</a>

Many will disagree of course, but Fabregas has been living off reputation. That said, he suits the Premier League better than La Liga but not convinced he'll suit Mourinho brand football.

Really not arsed he's going to Chelsea, I'd be more worried had they signed their main target Koke who >>> Fabregas.

If Pep did come here eventually it would worry me how he insists on specific expensive signing like Fabregas and Ibra and then after a season just wants to get rid of them. He seems to tinker too much he had the best team in the world and then buys a player they don't need tries at all cost to make it work changing formations and playing him in different positions then a season later Barcelona scrape their way to a single cup win and Pep resigns.

 

[NipHolmes]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

I completely agree with this -> <a class="postlink" href="https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story</a>

Many will disagree of course, but Fabregas has been living off reputation. That said, he suits the Premier League better than La Liga but not convinced he'll suit Mourinho brand football.

Really not arsed he's going to Chelsea, I'd be more worried had they signed their main target Koke who >>> Fabregas.

I find it laughable that he blames Fabregas for 'damaging' the team and as the blame figure for Barca not being the best team any more. The failing is actually the fact they have a poor set of CBs and lost out to PSG for Silva.

Fabregas is far from the reason Barca have skipped off, the reason they've slipped is because Xavi has aged and Messi has been injured, Pedro hasn't had the same impact either. Barca need two CBs, a RB and a GK. But instead their first signing was Rakitic, just like when they needed a CB but bought Song, just like when they needed a CB they bought Neymar. They have neglected to fix an absolute glaring weakness and that's cost them.

 

[C.C]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

I completely agree with this -> <a class="postlink" href="https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">https://storify.com/LordMoloch/the-cesc-story</a>

Many will disagree of course, but Fabregas has been living off reputation. That said, he suits the Premier League better than La Liga but not convinced he'll suit Mourinho brand football.

Really not arsed he's going to Chelsea, I'd be more worried had they signed their main target Koke who >>> Fabregas.

I find it laughable that he blames Fabregas for 'damaging' the team and as the blame figure for Barca not being the best team any more. The failing is actually the fact they have a poor set of CBs and lost out to PSG for Silva.

Fabregas is far from the reason Barca have skipped off, the reason they've slipped is because Xavi has aged and Messi has been injured, Pedro hasn't had the same impact either. Barca need two CBs, a RB and a GK. But instead their first signing was Rakitic, just like when they needed a CB but bought Song, just like when they needed a CB they bought Neymar. They have neglected to fix an absolute glaring weakness and that's cost them.

By signing Rakitic they have fixed their weakness in CM, also you might not have heard they are getting shot of Fabregas and they have also already signed a GK.

 

[EalingBlue2]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

How does PSG spunking their entire budget on Luiz force Yaya situation . In one swoop it used their budget and events if the last week mean they need to be conciliatory to UEFA as Blatter is now after them. The Luiz deal stunk of thiago silva getting his way and Chelsea taking advantage.

Keep Yaya there is no one like him and he is different class . He will stay he is winning things. , loves the fans Nd his teammates, getting huge exposure, playing an attacking role etc I am sure he will stay

 

[sam-caddick]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

How does PSG spunking their entire budget on Luiz force Yaya situation . In one swoop it used their budget and events if the last week mean they need to be conciliatory to UEFA as Blatter is now after them. The Luiz deal stunk of thiago silva getting his way and Chelsea taking advantage.

Keep Yaya there is no one like him and he is different class . He will stay he is winning things. , loves the fans Nd his teammates, getting huge exposure, playing an attacking role etc I am sure he will stay

With PSG's owner coming out and saying David Luiz was their answer to FFP I don't think they are too interested in their 50m spending cap.

I don't think they have stopped in the market either.

 

[Cityisland]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

How does PSG spunking their entire budget on Luiz force Yaya situation . In one swoop it used their budget and events if the last week mean they need to be conciliatory to UEFA as Blatter is now after them. The Luiz deal stunk of thiago silva getting his way and Chelsea taking advantage.

Keep Yaya there is no one like him and he is different class . He will stay he is winning things. , loves the fans Nd his teammates, getting huge exposure, playing an attacking role etc I am sure he will stay

With PSG's owner coming out and saying David Luiz was their answer to FFP I don't think they are too interested in their 50m spending cap.

I don't think they have stopped in the market either.

What did their owner say?

 

[Jack Wills]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

With PSG's owner coming out and saying David Luiz was their answer to FFP I don't think they are too interested in their 50m spending cap.

I don't think they have stopped in the market either.

I wish we'd do that.

 

[sam-caddick]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

With PSG's owner coming out and saying David Luiz was their answer to FFP I don't think they are too interested in their 50m spending cap.

I don't think they have stopped in the market either.

I wish we'd do that.

We can save 40m from the 60m fine and get it reduced to 20m if we comply and break even next season though.

It's OK spending a load of money but I want City to be financially stable as soon as possible personally, FFP will only affect us this summer because from next year it will be a distant memory as our finances should be in a good place, this trasfer window I think is just going to be something we have to take on the chin.

If we have to spend more than 50m this summer then I think we are doing something wrong, our squad is top notch and only needs a few additions and a top CB to complement Vinny and we should be ready to go again.

Atletico Madrid's team last year had barely 50m spent on it so you don't have to spend big amounts to be successful.

 

[BlueMo']

Re: Cesc Fabregas

PSG don't give two shits for FFP and have, in no uncertain terms told Platini so
50m fine is fuck all. They are the richest club without doubt. Backed by a sovereign fund
We're owned by Sheikh Mansour and whilst he is very wealthy he is no match for Qatar.
If they give us 50m for Yaya and we get Fabregas I'll be happy.

 

[Citysmith]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

PSG don't give two shits for FFP and have, in no uncertain terms told Platini so
50m fine is fuck all. They are the richest club without doubt. Backed by a sovereign fund
We're owned by Sheikh Mansour and whilst he is very wealthy he is no match for Qatar.
If they give us 50m for Yaya and we get Fabregas I'll be happy.

I'd love to be at the Platini Christmas dinner

 

[Marvin]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

With PSG's owner coming out and saying David Luiz was their answer to FFP I don't think they are too interested in their 50m spending cap.

I don't think they have stopped in the market either.

I wish we'd do that.

We can save 40m from the 60m fine and get it reduced to 20m if we comply and break even next season though.

It's OK spending a load of money but I want City to be financially stable as soon as possible personally, FFP will only affect us this summer because from next year it will be a distant memory as our finances should be in a good place, this trasfer window I think is just going to be something we have to take on the chin.

If we have to spend more than 50m this summer then I think we are doing something wrong, our squad is top notch and only needs a few additions and a top CB to complement Vinny and we should be ready to go again.

Atletico Madrid's team last year had barely 50m spent on it so you don't have to spend big amounts to be successful.

£50m on the Champions is a huge amount.

The problem is finding players better than what we have. Those players are rare and normally kept well under wraps by their clubs.

For example who has moved so far who you would like at City?

I think we have already done our business and have two deals in place. And maybe we are not finalising those in case something else, like Fabregas falls into our lap? He is one of those rare players who you'd amend plans for. Can't say I like his attitude on the pitch but as an attacking midfielder he's as good as any. Don't get why Barcelona are so ready to let him go? Has he been trouble behind the scenes?

 

[Marvin]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

PSG don't need to buy any players.

They have a squad to rival Real Madrid. They don't need to spend. When you have 25 World Class players, you buy one, you have to sell another.

They've bought Luiz, and that will mean one of their defenders will have to go

What PSG need is a stronger domestic league to focus their team, and a manager. PSG should have beaten Chelsea over 2 legs instead they played a very poor tactical game. You don't resort to trying to out-do Mourinho at his own game when you have vastly superior players

 

[bluesince76]

Re: Cesc Fabregas

PSG don't give two shits for FFP and have, in no uncertain terms told Platini so
50m fine is fuck all. They are the richest club without doubt. Backed by a sovereign fund
We're owned by Sheikh Mansour and whilst he is very wealthy he is no match for Qatar.
If they give us 50m for Yaya and we get Fabregas I'll be happy.

We could afford the £60m fine and to have blown £50m on an average player and to still be in for Fabregas. But that would look bad for the club and it's that that they don't want, nothing to do with what Mansour could or couldn't afford.

We have always aimed to comply with FFP, which is why effectively getting the sane fine as PSG is so disappointing. But by next season, we'll be in profit and profit which will grow year on year. FFP won't matter and PSG will either have destroyed it or been thrown out of the CL, either way, they look bad and we're forgotten about as the bad boys.

Remember, the whole point of the purchase was to improve the knowledge and image of Abu Dhabi. You don't do that by 'ruining football'