Etchy said:
Bluemoon115 said:
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
Because as that player states with his own words, the contract offered isn't good enough.
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.
