OB1
Well-Known Member
City didn’t massively trade down with Kovacic. All city’s current players that are “close to leaving” are 30+ years of age. Replacing them with players that are 3-6 years younger is very much refreshing and a good idea.
Kovacic is not a like for like Gundo replacement and we should see him play for City before concluding whether he is actually a lesser player (as opposed to different). Kova will be better as some things than Gundo. Think he may surprise a few.