Mateo Kovacic

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

I don't think Rico is all that, but might just be me.

Very young still, so be interesting to see how he develops.

Never a defender, mind.

I think he's exceptional. Great young player

 

[dhruvblue]

Btw I believe Romano is only one reporting this so we shouldn't believe anything he writes. Wait for someone else to report

 

[M Gaudino]

He’s a non goal scoring midfielder so for me Clive he’s a back up to Rodri who will continue to be a slightly less defensive player anyway in the 3-2-4-1 formation we’ve been playing.

If Gundo stays thats ideal otherwise we still need a decent no 8, unless thats going to be Foden.

in which case we definitely need another winger assuming Bernie goes and maybe 2 if Mahrez goes also

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

City inflating the market again - the rags will probably have to pay £300m each for kane and Pickford now

 

[Deepest Blue]

Great one for the ugly stuff that goes on in the trenches but maybe not one who gets his name called out by commentator too much.
A player’s player if you like.

 

[borassic]

work with a couple of Chelsea fans who really rate him. Very shrewd signing

 

[Gabriel]

Kovacic has the technical ability, experience, physique, and intelligence to play in our midfield from game one. If we bought someone with lesser qualities, they would take a season to bed in. He'll take time convincing some, especially if Bernardo and/or Gundogan leave, as they'll then equate him as their direct replacement, but the sooner we accept him on his own merits, the sooner we'll appreciate what he brings.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

30m? Ah well

 

[Nails]

I don't think Rico is all that, but might just be me.

Very young still, so be interesting to see how he develops.

Never a defender, mind.

Agreed. Not a defender. Not yet anyway.

 

[richards30]

30m? Ah well

Including success add ons though? £25m fee, very good price imo.