Marc Cucurella

[p.taker]

no chance, now way would they play him, possible injury etc

I've heard this before. And then when he plays people will be like it's all over.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

NO player ask's for a move unless he has been told to do so buy the club that's want to buy him.

If we left him high and dry now our reputation in the market would be destroyed, hence why a deal is now certain.

Yes, that occurred to me too. Told, perhaps not. But gently and firmly invited, sure. In fact, it could be a reason why we'll end up paying the £50 million!!

 

[Corky]

Totally unrelated. For those who haven't figured it out yet JWE is Zinchenko's replacement.
If they're not comfortable with that it could be Sosa or Grimaldo replacing Zin.

Cucurella is its own transaction, not related to Zinchenko's departure. Its a deferred move to replace Mendy. If anyone is struggling with their memory here's a reminder that when healthy Mendy was Pep's first choice LB. Not Zin and not Cancelo.

In 2018 before the 2nd big injury he was.

In 2020/21 he was 3rd choice and got his games when we were understrength.

 

[oddfellows]

None of this makes sense.

I've heard of a pebble beach if that makes sense

 

[Zenmanc]

It will interesting to see if Cucurella plays for them in the Espanol match tomorrow.

That'd be Cucu.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

I've heard of a pebble beach if that makes sense

I've heard of a Peeble one.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

In 2018 before the 2nd big injury he was.

In 2020/21 he was 3rd choice and got his games when we were understrength.

He was but by then he was clearly no longer a “healthy Mendy” (@JewelZee 's words). He just wasn't the same player, and it was painfully obvious that he was never going to be.
When I think about it, our two back-to-backs are amazing, but the second is more amazing, perhaps, than the first.

 

[Cobwebcat]

Maybe im being a bit thick here but why is he waiving money if he hands in a transfer request ? Genuine question

They give up any unpaid bonuses like loyalty payments etc

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Any wau i will still post on here even after this thread is closed as not only a BHAFC fan but football fan in general.

Hope you will, mate.

 

[Coatigan]

By putting a request in writing I assume it means he will lose the ability to claim any loyalty bonuses in his current contract.

Depends on the timing. Might not make any financial difference whatsoever, and be more of a symbolic move. Still a big thing to do, he must have felt he needed to