Oleksandr Zinchenko

[Betterdeedthan red]

Worked hard to be the player he is.
Gave 100% every game.
Played through really difficult circumstances with the wat.
Top man .
Top player.
And a top blue feel like he really got us.

 

[the blue panther]

Goodbye, thanks and good luck. Leaving us with a fantastic trophy haul and lots of respect.
(Q: how much are we said to be getting for him?)

 

[Newquayblue]

I could only watch about three minutes of the interview before switching off, he obviously doesn’t want to go and looks in complete shock. Pretty fucking appalling in my opinion. Players come and go but let’s say Raz going which he obviously wanted, Gabby wanted more game time, but Zinchenko? Fuck that, it’s not always about the best players, it’s about the soul of the club, today I feel another bit got chipped away.

Nah!

 

[CityBluez]

Tbf look as if he wasn't ready to go .... Good luck zinny!! I really hope he does well at arsenal.

 

[ctwrd]

Usual morons who seem to think we shouldn’t sell anyone or refresh the squad in any way.

Great servant and maximised his talent. Thank you.

 

[Newquayblue]

Goodbye, thanks and good luck. Leaving us with a fantastic trophy haul and lots of respect.
(Q: how much are we said to be getting for him?)

This!

 

[Bluethemaway]

Good luck Zinny and thank you for giving your all.

 

[manimanc]

I could only watch about three minutes of the interview before switching off, he obviously doesn’t want to go and looks in complete shock. Pretty fucking appalling in my opinion. Players come and go but let’s say Raz going which he obviously wanted, Gabby wanted more game time, but Zinchenko? Fuck that, it’s not always about the best players, it’s about the soul of the club, today I feel another bit got chipped away.

Stop being a clown.

 

[razman]

Thanks Zini !

going by his comments - does seem he was pushed maybe to leave

 

[ninjamonkey]

Had the privilege of seeing him in the away end numerous times in the earlier years when he wasn't in the squad, he's as much of a blue as anyone and will be sorely missed. Cant see us improving on him, I like Cucurella a lot but I don't think he offers us even close to what Zinchenko did. A big loss.

 

[RandomJ]

Thanks for everything. All the best.

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Thank you young man. Your type of character doesn't come around all too often.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

If I was Arteta I'd be building that Arsenal team around him in midfield. But like others I love him to bits, I'm glad he got the final moment on the last day against Villa, both in the match and in the moments afterwards, and he is welcome back in Manchester any time.

 

[Bigga]

Feels like a real kick in the gut, always thought Zinchenco was a great utility squad player who should have been kept around, I hope that it's his decision and that he isn't being pushed.

Gutted and wish him the best for the future.

I chewed over this post and have watched Zin's video a couple of times.

I feel sorry for him as his decision clearly comes down to playing for love of the club and the fans (as he, clearly, feels one of us) and being professional and looking to pursue and secure a future.

Those are BIG gulps he takes as reality bites and has tinges of the goodbye of Zabba, for me.

 

[Norbert D]

What a strange over reaction and also downright wrong. It was his decision to go for more game time. He didn’t want to be here anymore. Also, he’s going to London and Arsenal. You’re acting like he’s being sent to the gallows.

so he put in a transfer request? Or more likely he said “hey Pep can I have more game time?” which is only natural.

maybe Mendy has got Mr Loophole to defend him and will soon be at left back again. Anyway have a nice evening x

 

[Trickyblues]

I could only watch about three minutes of the interview before switching off, he obviously doesn’t want to go and looks in complete shock. Pretty fucking appalling in my opinion. Players come and go but let’s say Raz going which he obviously wanted, Gabby wanted more game time, but Zinchenko? Fuck that, it’s not always about the best players, it’s about the soul of the club, today I feel another bit got chipped away.

He’s turned down moves away before. If he didn’t want to leave he didn’t have to

 

[CityBluez]

Thanks Zini !

going by his comments - does seem he was pushed maybe to leave

a traditional Lb was priority for us i would think. If we get a lb he has no where to play and will get even less game time. Arsenal had a good offer hence the move .

 

[skillman]

This one hurts. Good luck Zinny

 

[Mike N]

Good luck to him. He didn’t have to leave but he’s chosen to play more football than we were able to give him.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Feels like a real kick in the gut, always thought Zinchenco was a great utility squad player who should have been kept around, I hope that it's his decision and that he isn't being pushed.

Gutted and wish him the best for the future.

The problem with all great utility squad players at City is if they're good enough for our bench they're probably good enough to be in the starting 11 for any team 3rd in the league or lower. He didn't want to go to Wolves a few years ago, backed himself to break through, did so, and he goes to a club where he can still play European games, make a real difference, push for trophies, and with a manager who knows how good he is. It's another exit that works for everyone.