Dimitri Seluk (Yaya's agent)

[BillCarlisle]

These people who get all dewy eyed and are constantly fawning over toure are what's wrong with modern day football. It doesn't seem to matter that he's spent the last few years disrespecting the club as if we're lucky to have him. The half arsed performances just get airbrushed away for the memory of a cup final goal.
When it becomes certain that he'll be leaving, he'll ramp up the public bile even more. Some fans couldn't care less though. They'll quite happily see a player drag the club's name through the mud as long as he's played a part in us winning a trinket or two.
When the likes of aguero, silva, zabaleta and kompany move on, you know that it'll be with a heavy heart. Then again, when have they ever kicked up any shit?

That's a very good point although I would add that Agents like his are even more to blame with whats wrong with modern football and IMHO Yaya has been complicit in allowing him to continually disrespect Manchester City.
Yaya has been one of the greatest players I have seen in a lifetime of supporting the Blues, but no player goes on for ever and again IMHO his time is up. In one way I will be sorry to see him go but that's because of the memories. The fact of the matter is that he's now seen better days.
I was just as sorry to see the likes of Franny Lee, Nellie and Buzzer move on when they did, but others came in to replace them, as will be the case with Yaya when he goes this summer.
I would be very surprised if Pep doesn't bring in a world class midfielder with age on his side. Life goes on.

 

[ganganvince]

Will be sorry to see him leave he has been a great footballer in a good team but age catches us all up and let's be honest he has been well rewarded

 

[big phil]

In the crazy world that is football with agents, super agents and players so detached from the rest of daily life its untrue, this joker really does manage to take it to the next level lol.

We should call the cunts bluff, remind him very publicly his client is under contract and that he is going fucking nowhere so go tell that to the Inter Milan website or twatter!

Exactly the point I thought I was missing. How can his fuckwit gobshite agent say he is definitely leaving this summer? Not if we don't sell him he fucking isn't! And I would rather keep him than let him go for a bag of cola cubes and the very generous offer that we continue to pay his wages!

 

[ancoats]

what is it with agents they are the only after a cut from a big pay deal and the player is told what to do and who to sign for ? it should be the other way round right or am I missing something

the songs goes pimpin ain't easy well we are all in the wrong job
Money In The Bank, Pimpin' Ain't Easy

 

[KDBestplayerintheworld]

not too much videos & pics please, makes it more obvious for my boss that I'm not on a "professional" website :)

 

[Dax777]

I think the double standard here is funny.I get it that many don't like Yaya ( and most definitely not his agent) and that's fine. But for the life of me I don't see what's wrong with what his agent has said. Most here ( myself included) want Yaya gone. Well I did 2 seasons ago after his 20 goal outburst.

So why the angst at him planning to leave. Worst still, same folks can't stand Milner for keeping quiet and not signing a new contract, yet they also can't stand Yaya for saying (thru his agent) that he is leaving. I see nothing wrong with that.

Yaya's agents job is to get Yaya the best deal possible. Any means necessary. Txihi's job is to get City the best deal possible too. I don't hate him for tapping up the best coach in the world early, so why would I hate Yaya's agent for doing the same for his client.

He is simply trying to drum up market for Yaya, which by the way is advantageous to us, so what's all this misplaced whinning about?

Oh well.

 

[blueinsa]

I think the double standard here is funny.I get it that many don't like Yaya ( and most definitely not his agent) and that's fine. But for the life of me I don't see what's wrong with what his agent has said. Most here ( myself included) want Yaya gone. Well I did 2 seasons ago after his 20 goal outburst.

So why the angst at him planning to leave. Worst still, same folks can't stand Milner for keeping quiet and not signing a new contract, yet they also can't stand Yaya for saying (thru his agent) that he is leaving. I see nothing wrong with that.

Yaya's agents job is to get Yaya the best deal possible. Any means necessary. Txihi's job is to get City the best deal possible too. I don't hate him for tapping up the best coach in the world early, so why would I hate Yaya's agent for doing the same for his client.

He is simply trying to drum up market for Yaya, which by the way is advantageous to us, so what's all this misplaced whinning about?

Oh well.

The issue is he has come out and said because there is no new deal on the table, his client will definitely leave this summer.

Sounds good apart from the fact he is under contract and we dont have to let him go anywhere.

I get its football politics at play and most probably face saving on their part due to us possibly wanting him gone but still, a bit of fucking humility now and then wouldn't go amiss with a shot of respect.

The agent is a **** and unfortunately, he is paid by Yaya to represent him so if he keeps letting him gob off then its down to Yaya and he to will get stick for it.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

I think the double standard here is funny.I get it that many don't like Yaya ( and most definitely not his agent) and that's fine. But for the life of me I don't see what's wrong with what his agent has said. Most here ( myself included) want Yaya gone. Well I did 2 seasons ago after his 20 goal outburst.

So why the angst at him planning to leave. Worst still, same folks can't stand Milner for keeping quiet and not signing a new contract, yet they also can't stand Yaya for saying (thru his agent) that he is leaving. I see nothing wrong with that.

Yaya's agents job is to get Yaya the best deal possible. Any means necessary. Txihi's job is to get City the best deal possible too. I don't hate him for tapping up the best coach in the world early, so why would I hate Yaya's agent for doing the same for his client.

He is simply trying to drum up market for Yaya, which by the way is advantageous to us, so what's all this misplaced whinning about?

Oh well.

Pack it in with the sensible, rational thinking will you.
He's a lazy c*nt and his pimp agent's a fat tw*t! ;-)

 

[wythenshaweblue£££]

Shame we've had this every season virtually with his boring agent. I think yaya may still stay for one more season and finish his contract unless we get an offer for him..

 

[cibaman]

Does his knob of an agent have to come out with this shit every fucking season?? Still a quality player on occasion but the star is waning and he may have no option but to leave or be a bit part player here.Either way there will be no pay rise!

I don't think Seluk is seriously after a pay rise. I think the most likely explanation is that he has found one or more clubs that are prepared to pay Yaya's wages, or give him a 3 year deal on similar wages. But they will not be prepared to pay City more than a nominal fee. He's laying the gropundwork in the hope that City decide just to get rid and save all the hassle. Every penny that the fee drops is more money for Yaya.

 

[crystal_mais]

For me Yaya has been pivotal to all we have achieved since the takeover - it's a shame this prick of an agent will somewhat tarnish that reputation slightly -
Scum bag agent -

 

[kippax4ever]

Well less than 2wks ago his fat little balding pimp..
came out saying its not about money(Yeah right),we want to see if the club will make a offer. yaya has turned down offers as he happy here
and if he gets a new contract he give 1Million every year to the hospital that cared for his brother..Now dont want to sound cynical but why would you state that.That to me would be a
personal think,which like most folk have done in the past.
Remind me how many super teams came in for him last time with had this merry go round(ummm)none..As per usual its the fat little balding pimp time off the year to let us know he still breathing & have his Menstrual cycle disrespect off our club...

 

[stony]

For me Yaya has been pivotal to all we have achieved since the takeover - it's a shame this prick of an agent will somewhat tarnish that reputation slightly -
Scum bag agent -

Whatever Seluk says, it is with the full knowledge and backing of Yaya. Toure tweeted as much himself a couple of years ago.

 

[Jacob Smith]

For me Yaya has been pivotal to all we have achieved since the takeover - it's a shame this prick of an agent will somewhat tarnish that reputation slightly -
Scum bag agent -

He's tarnished it himself too with too many lacklustre performances in the last 2 years IMO

 

[bluemoon32]

For me Yaya has been pivotal to all we have achieved since the takeover - it's a shame this prick of an agent will somewhat tarnish that reputation slightly -
Scum bag agent -

No way he does anything without Yaya's prior knowledge & approval

 

[sir baconface]

The truth is he should have been sold in the aftermath of that great season 2012/2013 when he was at his best. We'd have all been opposed to that then, but in hindsight his motivation went that Summer, his fitness went and now he's quickly declining.

You are wrong there, Marvin. A smallish but significant number of posters said at the time that we should call his bluff and cash in after a freakish, never-to-be repeated season. It was evident that he would become a depreciating asset after that point. You'll also remember he and his bitch were whingeing like fcuk so there was an additional question mark over his motivation.

I'm not saying "I told you so" because we have still had some decent input from him, albeit much more intermittent. Two years on, though, it's time to draw a line and consider him part of our past, not our future.

 

[Dax777]

No way he does anything without Yaya's prior knowledge & approval

Of course Yaya approves it. So does every player who's agent speak for them. If they didn't, they'll walk the comments back or fire the agent.

The agents jobbis to get ( mostly financially) what's in the client's best interest. Not what ia in his current club's best interest. And absolutely definitely not what's in that club's fans best interest. City management will take care of City, Yaya's management will take care of Yaya. You might not like the agent's tactics (frankly, even from a take care of Yaya standpoint, I don't think it is that good of a tactic) but that's his agent's prerogative.

I get it that fans don't like this, but it is common and proper. Yaya's agents goal is not to please City fans, it's to line Yaya's and his pocket as well as possible before this run ends. And it is darn close to the end.

I can't fault that. I'd do the same as an agent. And if I were a player and had an agent who wasn't fighting that heard for my money, I'd fire him. This is business for all the professionals involved (coaches, players, managers, agents and club management). It is only the fans for whom this is about passion, for everyone else, it's about business. If you don't get that in this or any business, you will be used, abused and disposed of real quick.

So I hold no grudges against any player seeking the best for themselves. I guess my position on this has been consistent, didn't hold it against Tevez, Milner, Dzeko or Yaya - Nor did I hold it against the club when they moved Nastacic, Jovetic or any of the other players weve moved on for not being good enough withour emotion.

It's the business.

 

[malg]

Of course Yaya approves it. So does every player who's agent speak for them. If they didn't, they'll walk the comments back or fire the agent.

The agents jobbis to get ( mostly financially) what's in the client's best interest. Not what ia in his current club's best interest. And absolutely definitely not what's in that club's fans best interest. City management will take care of City, Yaya's management will take care of Yaya. You might not like the agent's tactics (frankly, even from a take care of Yaya standpoint, I don't think it is that good of a tactic) but that's his agent's prerogative.

I get it that fans don't like this, but it is common and proper. Yaya's agents goal is not to please City fans, it's to line Yaya's and his pocket as well as possible before this run ends. And it is darn close to the end.

I can't fault that. I'd do the same as an agent. And if I were a player and had an agent who wasn't fighting that heard for my money, I'd fire him. This is business for all the professionals involved (coaches, players, managers, agents and club management). It is only the fans for whom this is about passion, for everyone else, it's about business. If you don't get that in this or any business, you will be used, abused and disposed of real quick.

So I hold no grudges against any player seeking the best for themselves. I guess my position on this has been consistent, didn't hold it against Tevez, Milner, Dzeko or Yaya - Nor did I hold it against the club when they moved Nastacic, Jovetic or any of the other players weve moved on for not being good enough withour emotion.

It's the business.

Bang on.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Of course Yaya approves it. So does every player who's agent speak for them. If they didn't, they'll walk the comments back or fire the agent.

The agents jobbis to get ( mostly financially) what's in the client's best interest. Not what ia in his current club's best interest. And absolutely definitely not what's in that club's fans best interest. City management will take care of City, Yaya's management will take care of Yaya. You might not like the agent's tactics (frankly, even from a take care of Yaya standpoint, I don't think it is that good of a tactic) but that's his agent's prerogative.

I get it that fans don't like this, but it is common and proper. Yaya's agents goal is not to please City fans, it's to line Yaya's and his pocket as well as possible before this run ends. And it is darn close to the end.

I can't fault that. I'd do the same as an agent. And if I were a player and had an agent who wasn't fighting that heard for my money, I'd fire him. This is business for all the professionals involved (coaches, players, managers, agents and club management). It is only the fans for whom this is about passion, for everyone else, it's about business. If you don't get that in this or any business, you will be used, abused and disposed of real quick.

So I hold no grudges against any player seeking the best for themselves. I guess my position on this has been consistent, didn't hold it against Tevez, Milner, Dzeko or Yaya - Nor did I hold it against the club when they moved Nastacic, Jovetic or any of the other players weve moved on for not being good enough withour emotion.

It's the business.

Exactly this. People are too precious. I don't give a fuck what they do as long as they do it/ have done it on the pitch . That's why Tevez will always be remembered well by me. I'm not arsed if Managers are nice either. Who cares. They can be the biggest twat on the planet for all I care as long as they get results. Toure will,always be a legend for me. He has been pivotel in almost everything we have won in recent years.

 

[cibaman]

Of course Yaya approves it. So does every player who's agent speak for them. If they didn't, they'll walk the comments back or fire the agent.

The agents jobbis to get ( mostly financially) what's in the client's best interest. Not what ia in his current club's best interest. And absolutely definitely not what's in that club's fans best interest. City management will take care of City, Yaya's management will take care of Yaya. You might not like the agent's tactics (frankly, even from a take care of Yaya standpoint, I don't think it is that good of a tactic) but that's his agent's prerogative.

I get it that fans don't like this, but it is common and proper. Yaya's agents goal is not to please City fans, it's to line Yaya's and his pocket as well as possible before this run ends. And it is darn close to the end.

I can't fault that. I'd do the same as an agent. And if I were a player and had an agent who wasn't fighting that heard for my money, I'd fire him. This is business for all the professionals involved (coaches, players, managers, agents and club management). It is only the fans for whom this is about passion, for everyone else, it's about business. If you don't get that in this or any business, you will be used, abused and disposed of real quick.

So I hold no grudges against any player seeking the best for themselves. I guess my position on this has been consistent, didn't hold it against Tevez, Milner, Dzeko or Yaya - Nor did I hold it against the club when they moved Nastacic, Jovetic or any of the other players weve moved on for not being good enough withour emotion.

It's the business.

I don't disagree about his objectives. Its questionable though whether behaving as Seluk does is always in Yaya's best interest. He's certainly been instrumental in Yaya getting some exceptional contracts. But recently I think he's been more of a hindrance. Yaya is the sort of player that many coaches might think they could build there team round and play him until well into his mid to late 30's. Get a couple of players in to do his running and let him concentrate on his passing game. Rather like Pirlo at Juve. Hell, he could even do that role at City under some coaches. But who would do that when he has such a pain in the arse agent?