Dani Alves

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fatbloke said:
If the Alves rumours are true then I really hope it's only a one year deal and we promise Pablo Maffeo a squad place for the 18/19 season.
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If the rumours are true it's for two years because that's what the rumour at least in the Guardian is.
 
The Riot Club said:
Seems strange to me. We let Zabba (32) and Sagna (34) leave for free to sign Alves (34) for £5m! Bloody stupid. Maicon was good too once, past it by the time we got him. What is it with us and full backs? Are we actually not as rich as we thought? £5m for a has been instead of paying what it takes to get Kyle Walker and Fabinho.
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Because Alves is still top class despite his age and is a perfect fit for Guardiola. Zabaleta and Sagna weren't and neither was ever as good as Alves.

It will have no bearing on signing Walker. We'll either sign him or not, depending on if we can reach agreement with Spurs.
 
Better late than never

We should have brought him in at the start of last season - he would have been perfect then
 
ScottSinclair said:
no, you`re in a universe where we replace one ageing over the hill, fullback with a old, but still world-class fullback. while we at the same time replace another ageing, over the hill fullback with a younger, brilliant fullback.

bizarre how people complain about this. worst case scenario we get a world class stop gap until we find the right man.
We will see an all time great in a City shirt next season, not far off his full potential. We used to have Danny Mills.

And for those of u screaming Maicon. He was already on a serious decline when he came here. Alves isnt
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Fair point, although I would have assumed Barca might have tried harder to keep him if he was still world class as you say. I know he had a great Champions League, but the Premier League is a tough environment.

However, if the intention is to use him as a back up to a younger world class full back, and to replace him with someone younger next season (someone who we are unable to prise away from the club this season, but will be available next season), then I can just about understand it.

But it looks like I'm in a minority of one, so will hope and pray that he turns out to be a banging success for us.
 
YaYa's Left Peg said:
Fair point, although I would have assumed Barca might have tried harder to keep him if he was still world class as you say. I know he had a great Champions League, but the Premier League is a tough environment.

However, if the intention is to use him as a back up to a younger world class full back, and to replace him with someone younger next season (someone who we are unable to prise away from the club this season, but will be available next season), then I can just about understand it.

But it looks like I'm in a minority of one, so will hope and pray that he turns out to be a banging success for us.
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It would be a poor acquisition. Quick to get forward and jogging back. Without a Dm of quality to cover.

Barcelona get rid of him and maybe bellerin in this Summer. Never can agree with signing 34 yr olds.
 
Marvin said:
So if he's still the old Dani Alves, presumably Juve will turn the bid down then? If yo're trying to follow City's transfer window it also raises questions about the Walker bid.
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Here's a thought that does not seem beyond the realms of possibility. Pep obviously knows Alves well and Alves seemingly idolises Pep. Maybe , just maybe they spoke about all this before the start of last season. We were in no position to realistically sign him then with Zabba and Sagna on the books so Alves agrees to join Juventus for free on the proviso that if an offer comes in for him that he finds attractive he would be freed from his contract a year early. We all know that Pep gets involved in transfers and likes these little telephone conversations. Seems very plausible to me.
 
asahartford1 said:
It would be a poor acquisition. Quick to get forward and jogging back. Without a Dm of quality to cover.
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Not sure where you get that from, that's not how Alves plays at all.

Again, watch the Monaco games and see how Mbappe tries, and fails, to power past him on the break on multiple occasions.

Barcelona get rid of him
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They won the treble with him and the whole thing went to pieces when he left. Most Barca fans will tell you not having Alves was a major contributor to their struggles last season and almost all of them would have him back.

and maybe bellerin in this Summer.
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lol fucking Bellerin. There's a completely uninspired signing if ever there was one. All pace, no technical prowess or positional awareness. Most fans of Blaugrana would rather Semedo.

Never can agree with signing 34 yr olds.
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Why?
 
80s Shorts said:
Here's a thought that does not seem beyond the realms of possibility. Pep obviously knows Alves well and Alves seemingly idolises Pep. Maybe , just maybe they spoke about all this before the start of last season. We were in no position to realistically sign him then with Zabba and Sagna on the books so Alves agrees to join Juventus for free on the proviso that if an offer comes in for him that he finds attractive he would be freed from his contract a year early. We all know that Pep gets involved in transfers and likes these little telephone conversations. Seems very plausible to me.
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Are you saying Pep tapped him up?
 
waspish said:
They ain't city fans mate because if they were they would see the logic in it! Bet those who are against it have posts on bluemoon that in around about way say what a good signing that big Conk was at that scum.
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Find one from me. And I really resent being accused of not being a cIty fan, just because I have the temerity to cast some doubt on a potential signing.

I've read the arguments, and fine it makes sense if we do indeed pair him with one of the mooted younger targets. I believe this is the case, so everything is rosy. No need for anything else.
 
80s Shorts said:
Here's a thought that does not seem beyond the realms of possibility. Pep obviously knows Alves well and Alves seemingly idolises Pep. Maybe , just maybe they spoke about all this before the start of last season. We were in no position to realistically sign him then with Zabba and Sagna on the books so Alves agrees to join Juventus for free on the proviso that if an offer comes in for him that he finds attractive he would be freed from his contract a year early. We all know that Pep gets involved in transfers and likes these little telephone conversations. Seems very plausible to me.
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Yep. That's how I can see it having unfolded too. Would've been almost impossible to bring him last summer with Sagna/Zaba staying. But already lined up for this summer. There was a story saying similar a few months back so it's not come completely out of nowhere either.
 
BillyShears said:
Yep. That's how I can see it having unfolded too. Would've been almost impossible to bring him last summer with Sagna/Zaba staying. But already lined up for this summer. There was a story saying similar a few months back so it's not come completely out of nowhere either.
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I would like to think it is true as it shows very good planning and also demonstrates the power of the Pepster.
 
BillyShears said:
Yep. That's how I can see it having unfolded too. Would've been almost impossible to bring him last summer with Sagna/Zaba staying. But already lined up for this summer. There was a story saying similar a few months back so it's not come completely out of nowhere either.
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Didn't Graham Hunter mention him as a possibility to you a few month back?
 
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