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TheThirdDeano
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We wanted him he said yes juve asked for him to terminate contract he accepted and here we are cant see anything wrong with what any other footballer would do with him being on a short term contract?
flb
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We lack leaders in the dressing room, In Tandem with Walker (Ive always been pro English, again for a stronger dressing room) I see it as good business, Walker cant play every game so Alves even for just a season is great business.
Liked the Alves POD by the way.
Bill
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lol you tell him mate. he's not even a real blue. tourist. first game 2008.
I doubt that Juventus are bothered. They got a great year from a seasoned pro. All parties are happy I'd think. And if not it's business.
Respect is one of the most important core values but "Respect" in a football contract sense is as made up a meladrama as is "History". I've no stomach for those sensitivities.
Respect is one of the most important core values but "Respect" in a football contract sense is as made up a meladrama as is "History". I've no stomach for those sensitivities.
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I think any doubters will be quickly won over by him, he's the kind of guy who you don't always like when he's on another team, but his passion and spirit is invaluable when he's on your side. We're getting a proper winner, a disciple of Pep's philosophy and a dressing room king for free, he's not as consistent as he used to be but it's basically a risk-free transfer with so much to gain from. He always seems to be on very good terms with other Brazilians as well, I think he could be very important for Jesus in particular.
oakiecokie
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So why do you think that they have terminated his contract instead of telling him to man up.It suits both parties.Technically he isn`t a Juve player any longer.
Well first he suggested that Dybala should leave Juventus if he wants to grow further, then he posted a photo on Instagram of his shoes, which are the ones he wore in UCL 2015 final in which Barca beated Juventus and won the champions. Just imagine what he will tell Gabriel Jesus should he be in City.
BillyShears
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Yeah for me that's what he brings. That Tevez'esque soldier mentality. Was a really interesting pod even for me. I didn't realise quite how much Graham loves Dani. Always forget how much time he's spent with all those Pep/Barca players!
This guy's one of the most reliable journos in Italy too and he's backing up what I posted this morning about it being done.
EDIT:
Sam Lee's also now confirmed we've agreed a two year deal with him. Just waiting on Juve.
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Sam LeeVerified account @Sammy_Goal 7m7 minutes ago
Bit of an update: Alves has verbally agreed a two-year contract, awaiting confirmation of how he'll leave Juve
Sam LeeVerified account @Sammy_Goal 4m4 minutes ago
Juve would announce news of any contract termination to stock exchange. Those announcements normally around 5pm UK time. No idea when though
Bit of an update: Alves has verbally agreed a two-year contract, awaiting confirmation of how he'll leave Juve
Sam LeeVerified account @Sammy_Goal 4m4 minutes ago
Juve would announce news of any contract termination to stock exchange. Those announcements normally around 5pm UK time. No idea when though
People who watched the most of Pep's Barca seem to love Alves most. There's definitely a correlation between how much of that side people saw and how much they value Alves' role in it.
Sid Lowe is another who waxes lyrical about Alves at every opportunity.
He said Dybala *might* have to leave Juventus one day if he's going to be the very best.
IMO this ties in with his comments to Graham Hunter about Juve having a small club mentality, and his criticism of Juventus not handling the fine details in the build up to the CL final. He's a player they brought in to get them over the line and win a CL after 7 final losses, and he's turned around and said, basically "I did my bit, you've let things down on your end, so I'm off".
He's insanely driven, and demanding of success. If he gets here and we underwhelm him, if he doesn't think we've got what it takes to reach the top, if he thinks there's a small club mentality, then he'd probably say the same about G. Jesus because, unfortunately, it would be true. You can't become the best in the world at a club that isn't at the top.
Hopefully though, as Pep is a kindred spirit with equal desire for success, as is Sanchez, and Jesus by the sounds of it, they will drag us up with them to that level of constant winning, and insatiable appetite for the next goal, the next win, the next trophy. If that happens, he'll never say anything similar to the Dybala remark.
kaz7
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conormcfc
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Similar to the Maicon signing really.
Will be brilliant going forward, people will moan when that means he gets exposed defensively. Decent squad player.
Will be brilliant going forward, people will moan when that means he gets exposed defensively. Decent squad player.
Maicon was not a good signing as you well know. The difference is that Alves is still playing at a very high level
lancs blue
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You'll catch a few with that.
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