King Of The Kippax
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Absolutely over the moon with this signing, the one I've wanted since Pep took over. Unbelievably talented lad and yes, he can be suspect defensively, but he's young and always learning - if there is a Manager in world football to make him play to his potential, it's Pep.
I genuinely think he will be world class one day and the price will be irrelevant - it's no coincidence Mourinho wanted him and Chelsea, Barca were linked and Pep wanted him too.
As for the price - yes it is steep but unfortunately that is the way of football at the moment and will only get worse -but as long as it's affordable to the buying club, who cares?! I actually think this is a good deal all round - City/Pep get the player they want, Stones gets the move he wants and Everton get a very good price for a 22 year old defender to improve their squad and i wont forgot Barnlsey getting 15% too!
Welcome to the Club, John!
I genuinely think he will be world class one day and the price will be irrelevant - it's no coincidence Mourinho wanted him and Chelsea, Barca were linked and Pep wanted him too.
As for the price - yes it is steep but unfortunately that is the way of football at the moment and will only get worse -but as long as it's affordable to the buying club, who cares?! I actually think this is a good deal all round - City/Pep get the player they want, Stones gets the move he wants and Everton get a very good price for a 22 year old defender to improve their squad and i wont forgot Barnlsey getting 15% too!
Welcome to the Club, John!