Dani Alves

[Jazzman]

Reckon he join up with us in the states and the signing will be done there while on tour.

I am also a believer in that idea. In fact I am thinking that he is not the only one. I think it is telling how Pep and players like Mendy and Alves are so demonstratively relaxed about things these days.

 

[FCBarca]

Appreciate the feedback! Further question...how are City perceived by Barca or Real in Spain? Be careful now you're outnumbered ;)

I can't weigh in on what blancos might think of City but with cules, it varies

I think most see it as a plaything of a Middle Eastern sheik, perhaps lumping it in with other Qatari examples that have ultimately turned fans off. I don’t see it like this, I see the project at City as a better one than say what is at PSG but surprised that the investments in the youth academy & infrastructure haven’t yet provided any dividends. Many cules probably look at City as Barca-lite, more so now with Pep running things. Txiki & Soriano are key elements of Laporta’s reign at Barcelona so there is an expectation that they will look to reproduce something similar in England. I think year two of the Pep project will have the team looking even more like a Guardiola side which for many cules, like myself, is an exciting prospect to appreciate from a distance

I love the way Pep has his teams play, it brings joy – trophies end up being a natural consequence of it

 

[ADegenerate]

I am also a believer in that idea. In fact I am thinking that he is not the only one. I think it is telling how Pep and players like Mendy and Alves are so demonstratively relaxed about things these days.

Right? And 'city' too if you take what we're hearing at face value. The most interesting of them all is Sanchez. From a totally neutral POV we shouldn't be as confident as we are.

 

[Jazzman]

Right? And 'city' too if you take what we're hearing at face value. The most interesting of them all is Sanchez. From a totally neutral POV we shouldn't be as confident as we are.

You are correct, we really shouldn't given we have no fullbacks on our books. The fact that everyone are relaxed might mean something. That's all I am saying.

 

[McfcInsideMe]

When all the stars are aligned in a straight line.

Ok

 

[tshirtman]

"A little less conversation, a little more action please.
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me"

That's what the lad down the chip shop said last night.

 

[nmc]

"A little less conversation, a little more action please.
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me"

That's what the lad down the chip shop said last night.

Bloke down my chip shop swears he's Elvis!

 

[slicky202]

I can't weigh in on what blancos might think of City but with cules, it varies

I think most see it as a plaything of a Middle Eastern sheik, perhaps lumping it in with other Qatari examples that have ultimately turned fans off. I don’t see it like this, I see the project at City as a better one than say what is at PSG but surprised that the investments in the youth academy & infrastructure haven’t yet provided any dividends. Many cules probably look at City as Barca-lite, more so now with Pep running things. Txiki & Soriano are key elements of Laporta’s reign at Barcelona so there is an expectation that they will look to reproduce something similar in England. I think year two of the Pep project will have the team looking even more like a Guardiola side which for many cules, like myself, is an exciting prospect to appreciate from a distance

I love the way Pep has his teams play, it brings joy – trophies end up being a natural consequence of it

Play thing is a bit silly, he's invested in every aspect of the club from top top to bottom. To be fair there's no sign of the guy stoping either, the sheik has taken this football thing quite seriously.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

"A little less conversation, a little more action please.
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me"

That's what the lad down the chip shop said last night.

"A little less conversation, a little more touch my body."

That's what Ariana Grande has just been singing on the radio. The state of pop music these days!

 

[Bluemoon1999]

This one is simple, he's agreed to join but we are in no rush to cut his holiday sort and make it official.

He will fly to Manchester this weekend and sign by or on Monday.

Chill.

Is this still happening or has it been delayed?