Fernandinho completed, OS confirmed

[OB1]

Truth is I don't give a fuck about the money. It's the sheikh's money and he'll spend it how he pleases.

We have enough bean counters to make sure that we're not overspending. Shakhtar aren't some piss poor small club, they have a tycoon owner who probably like selling his best players as much as we do.

I could not be more excited. To finally, FINALLY have a mobile, good passing midfield partner for Yaya is something I've fantasized about since Yaya got here. Tremendous buy and well done to everyone involved. Fernandinho's attitude is outstanding and he is very motivated. Good times!

Exactly. So long as City are happy that they will not get into FFP difficulties by buying the players that they need, they can pay what they like for individual players.

 

[Smithy34]

Truth is I don't give a fuck about the money. It's the sheikh's money and he'll spend it how he pleases.

We have enough bean counters to make sure that we're not overspending. Shakhtar aren't some piss poor small club, they have a tycoon owner who probably like selling his best players as much as we do.

I could not be more excited. To finally, FINALLY have a mobile, good passing midfield partner for Yaya is something I've fantasized about since Yaya got here. Tremendous buy and well done to everyone involved. Fernandinho's attitude is outstanding and he is very motivated. Good times!

Exactly. So long as City are happy that they will not get into FFP difficulties by buying the players that they need, they can pay what they like for individual players.

Totally agree. This summer is the evolution of the whole club

 

[LoveCity]

Twitcher Jr. reckons he'll be the signing of the summer. Is that the kiss of death? ;)

 

[chesterbells]

Truth is I don't give a fuck about the money. It's the sheikh's money and he'll spend it how he pleases.

We have enough bean counters to make sure that we're not overspending. Shakhtar aren't some piss poor small club, they have a tycoon owner who probably like selling his best players as much as we do.

I could not be more excited. To finally, FINALLY have a mobile, good passing midfield partner for Yaya is something I've fantasized about since Yaya got here. Tremendous buy and well done to everyone involved. Fernandinho's attitude is outstanding and he is very motivated. Good times!

Exactly. So long as City are happy that they will not get into FFP difficulties by buying the players that they need, they can pay what they like for individual players.

Yep, and without diverting the discussion, the growing number of very richly backed clubs across Europe makes any FFP penalties look increasingly unlikely.

 

[zlaz3r]

Did we make a mistake signing Fernandinho???

Now bear with me and read my post before you decide to hate.

First i am a huge fan of Fernandinho and i am above the moon that we signed him.
But this signing does seem a bit dodgy and its doesn't make 100% sense.
Paulinho from Corinthias does to me seem to be doing the same job.

1. Paulinho is 24 years old, Fernandinho is 28.
2. Shaktar said on their OS that he got sold to us for 40mil Euro, Corinthians wants 20 mil Euro for Paulinho. (<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3956/transfer-zone/2013/06/06/4030141/corinthians-want-17m-for-inter-target-paulinho" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3956/tra ... t-paulinho</a>)
3. Skill wise they both seem at equal level, i have probably seen them both play 20+ matches each this season.
4. Paulinho is picked ahead of Fernandinho for the National team.
5. Well maybe the same as nr1. But Paulinho got resale value, Fernandinho doesnt.
6. Dont know about wages, but my guess would be they could be around same amount, maybe Paulinho a bit less and he would come straight from Corinthias, where as Fernandinho had his contract bumped up quite a bit a few years back.


So did we pick the wrong Brazilian??

 

[BlueAnorak]

Well he's committed to the move and that's for sure. Ditched £4m in loyalty payments to force the move.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/10104880/Fernandinho-loses-4m-to-secure-his-dream-move-from-Shakhtar-Donetsk-to-Manchester-City.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... -City.html</a>

 

[dom]

Well he's committed to the move and that's for sure. Ditched £4m in loyalty payments to force the move.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/10104880/Fernandinho-loses-4m-to-secure-his-dream-move-from-Shakhtar-Donetsk-to-Manchester-City.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... -City.html</a>

All good

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Talksport just had someone on to discuss Fernandinho. I don't know who he was, but he was very positive and basically salivating at the prospect of Yaya and Fernandinho playing together next season. He said that the player that Fernandinho was most like was Yaya, and can you imagine the prospect of 2 Yaya's in 1 midfield! Happy days!

I'm hoping he isn't like yaya in that he can tackle.

 

[Ric]

I too think if the reported 34m is correct then it's far too much money we've paid. I'd like to know what Shakhtar paid for him? That's my opinion and it doesn't matter that it's not my money. Also because I and other people have the opinion we have paid too it much does not also mean we are being negative, pessimistic or whatever. We'll all still be supporting the club just as much as ever before and it's just an opinion on a message board.

6.8 million euros.

Cheers Ray. That's a nice tidy profit for an 8 year investment.

With the greatest respect though Josh, you could argue that Arsenal paid £2.75m for van Persie and then made a nice tidy profit selling him for £24m. You don't see many United fans complaining. Granted, the figures are different but the same principle applies. If Fernandinho helps us win the league then who's to say it was bad business by the club?

Hypothetical, of course, but from what I've seen he'll improve us considerably. I think the fee is inflated, but if Soriano, Begiristain and Khaldoon think it's affordable then I'll trust their judgement for now. Personally, this is the most excited I've been about a new season for a long time.

 

[Atypical]

Excited about this player. Missing link. An upgrade on Barry and Garcia and a great player to allow Rodwell to develop with this lad along side him as a safety blanket.