Etchy said:this should be news if his contract ran out in january or the end of the season... or if he was now a free agent... hes got 2 season left on his current deal so theres loads of time, im sure if we really want dejong to stay theyll make him an offer he cant refuse, dejongs said he wants to stay, he'll signBluemoon115 said:Because as that player states with his own words, the contract offered isn't good enough.Etchy said:not read most of the replies but why would a player whos starting week in week out at a champions league club, whos said in the past he loves the club the fans etc. and wants to retire here, whos contracted till 2013 make a story in the papers... stupid twats lol
Man City talisman De Jong latest player to issue quit threat
Jul 24 2011 by James Brown, The People
NIGEL DE JONG last night told Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini he is prepared to follow Carlos Tevez out of the door after talks over a new deal stalled.
Nigel De Jong said:“The smallest things get blown up to be big problems. That wouldn’t happen when you are 10th or 12th but they do when you’re in the top four.
LoveCity said:PMSL at the Sunday Mirror's interpretation:
Man City talisman De Jong latest player to issue quit threat
Jul 24 2011 by James Brown, The People
NIGEL DE JONG last night told Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini he is prepared to follow Carlos Tevez out of the door after talks over a new deal stalled.
Pie said:Nigel De Jong said:“The smallest things get blown up to be big problems. That wouldn’t happen when you are 10th or 12th but they do when you’re in the top four.
its not just in the daily mail it is in all the sunday papers with quotes from nigel, would hate to see him leave.ChesterRdBlue said:The Daily Mail is a joke, over the last few weeks almost every story linked on there from newsnow is either a negative or has a negative slant in the article. I personally couldn't give much of a fuck what they write as they're only the opinions of some fuckwit, but just wonder what their agenda is with City? Then there's the mirror...
But he is contracted until 2013 and surely by then Robbie will have him tied down for four or five yearsbookiesgirl said:its not just in the daily mail it is in all the sunday papers with quotes from nigel, would hate to see him leave.ChesterRdBlue said:The Daily Mail is a joke, over the last few weeks almost every story linked on there from newsnow is either a negative or has a negative slant in the article. I personally couldn't give much of a fuck what they write as they're only the opinions of some fuckwit, but just wonder what their agenda is with City? Then there's the mirror...
This, fans shouldn't confuse their love for the club and player with how the player feels about his career and wages. I'd imagine he's happy here but if he feels he's getting dicked around on wages he will probably go although I doubt it will come to that.uncle charlie wilson said:Etchy said:this should be news if his contract ran out in january or the end of the season... or if he was now a free agent... hes got 2 season left on his current deal so theres loads of time, im sure if we really want dejong to stay theyll make him an offer he cant refuse, dejongs said he wants to stay, he'll signBluemoon115 said:Because as that player states with his own words, the contract offered isn't good enough.
It's news because De Jong decided to publicly comment on it, essentially to force the club's hand.
His comment that "any new contract has to be right for both sides", demonstrates that he was unhappy with the length of the contract, or more likey, the wages.
Despite De Jong's importance to the side and the manner in which he plays, that shouldn't be mistaken for a love of us or our club. He says the right things in the press (apart from this occasion), and is a likeable character. As a result, people have become fond of him.
But we shouldn't kid ourselves that he sees playing for us as anything more than a profession, a career. And his recent comments show that he's not immune to making cynical career decisions.
He wasn't happy with the club's contract offer, the negotiations stall, so he goes public with his grievances - While saying all the right things about wanting to commit himself in the process.
He's no idiot. Just another example of a cynical move from a professional footballer, but everyone refuses to acknowledge it as it's De Jong.
I'd be interested to see the reaction had Barry come out with the same comments.
bluemoondays said:This, fans shouldn't confuse their love for the club and player with how the player feels about his career and wages. I'd imagine he's happy here but if he feels he's getting dicked around on wages he will probably go although I doubt it will come to that.uncle charlie wilson said:Etchy said:this should be news if his contract ran out in january or the end of the season... or if he was now a free agent... hes got 2 season left on his current deal so theres loads of time, im sure if we really want dejong to stay theyll make him an offer he cant refuse, dejongs said he wants to stay, he'll sign
It's news because De Jong decided to publicly comment on it, essentially to force the club's hand.
His comment that "any new contract has to be right for both sides", demonstrates that he was unhappy with the length of the contract, or more likey, the wages.
Despite De Jong's importance to the side and the manner in which he plays, that shouldn't be mistaken for a love of us or our club. He says the right things in the press (apart from this occasion), and is a likeable character. As a result, people have become fond of him.
But we shouldn't kid ourselves that he sees playing for us as anything more than a profession, a career. And his recent comments show that he's not immune to making cynical career decisions.
He wasn't happy with the club's contract offer, the negotiations stall, so he goes public with his grievances - While saying all the right things about wanting to commit himself in the process.
He's no idiot. Just another example of a cynical move from a professional footballer, but everyone refuses to acknowledge it as it's De Jong.
I'd be interested to see the reaction had Barry come out with the same comments.
It's nothing about being a mercenary, it's about being paid what he feels he is worth. No-one knows what he has been offered but everyone agrees Modric is right to look for a move when he is on £45k/week at Spurs. NDJ was signed when we were, frankly, still fairly shit so I bet his basic wages aren't that great compared to more recent signings so if they are trying to chisel and only offer a small increase he's probably right to feel pissed off.
The contract needs to be done and dusted by Xmas really or he is starting to enter the zone that Nasri is in at the moment. If someone like Real or Barca come sniffing and tap him up with a HUGE signing on bonus plus equivalent (or better) wages because of no transfer fee he could walk in two years time.
Note I am not saying he will leave and I'm sure this will all get sorted - just pointing out the possible negative stuff that could happen if it goes too far.