Josko Gvardiol

[FantasyIreland]

A cracking signing that surely see's the end of the traditional full back role in our team.Along with Cancelo and Laporte,i suspect it will also see our academy prospects sold on for fairly decent money.....enough to cover this fee anyway.

 

[Blue Coop]

Sorry- why do we need a center back that costs that much?

If there's one position in world football that there is a surplus of, it's arguably center-back. Even if/when Laporte leaves, we've got Stones/Dias/Akanji/Ake.

Just managing the future if nothing else, but also he’s another Dias type leader in the squad. Personally I thought there was a big difference between Dias being out injured and returning.

Stones - 29 yo
Ake - 28 yo
Akanji - 27 yo
Dias - 26 yo
Gvardiol - 21 yo

 

[Coatigan]

If there's one position in world football that there is a surplus of, it's arguably center-back. Even if/when Laporte leaves, we've got Stones/Dias/Akanji/Ake.

we have 6 senior defenders for 4 positions, 5 if one leaves. 2 of those play more at LB, and ome recently more in midfield. I imagine if one leaves, we will get another in.

 

[willipp]

we have 6 senior defenders for 4 positions, 5 if one leaves. 2 of those play more at LB, and ome recently more in midfield. I imagine if one leaves, we will get another in.

And it’s not like Stones and Ake don’t regularly have long periods out with injury. A top class CB was an absolute must this summer and hopefully we have it.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Just managing the future if nothing else, but also he’s another Dias type leader in the squad. Personally I thought there was a big difference between Dias being out injured and returning.

Stones - 29 yo
Ake - 28 yo
Akanji - 27 yo
Dias - 26 yo
Gvardiol - 21 yo

Dias' absence was enormous,what he brings in terms of leadership,aggression and quality cannot be replaced - he is very much our rock at the back.

If this fella brings similar qualities,we will be getting a bargain.

 

[richards30]

Hope we can tie this up really quickly!

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Sorry- why do we need a center back that costs that much?

If there's one position in world football that there is a surplus of, it's arguably center-back. Even if/when Laporte leaves, we've got Stones/Dias/Akanji/Ake.

He's 7/8 years younger than those players you've listed. Plus Stones and Ake struggle to stay fit and available most of the time.

He's also fucking quality.

 

[01cravend]

Shiny new toy syndrome in here.. Lads not even that good.

 

[Trickyblues]

Shiny new toy syndrome in here.. Lads not even that good.

How many times have you seen him play?

 

[Tugay One Cup]

How many times have you seen him play?

He's looked at his tackle and heading percentages. What more could you possibly need?