Otamendi

[manimanc]

We're in 4 competitions.
We need strength in depth.
This fella will give us flexibility at the back and make sure vinnie doesn't get over used after 2 injury prone years.
The more depth we have the better surely?

 

[oakiecokie]

So the outlets calling it, are the same ones who stated Mangala was going to Valencia and that Otamendi was training back at Valencia today?

Piggy-backing cunts. Get off this thread.

Did you see this one coming mate and more to the point I take it this time we`ve got our man ?

 

[believe_in_cfg]

I still think there's a big transfer out to balance things out a bit. Nasri being the obvious option.

You might be right but budget decision on whether to buy is made separately from who to sell.

In terms of the P&L impact, which is what FFP looks at, they're dealt with in a slightly different way.

Assuming Otamendi signs for 5 years in year 1 he'll cost his transfer fee divided by 5, using 31.7 that'd be 6.3 million. (all this excludes agent fees and general extras)

The fee for Dzeko (assuming it's recognised in the current financial year) would be recognised after taking away his residual value. So you might find with Dzeko we make a substantial profit in terms of an accounting profit on disposal as he was here some time and his book value from his original value was quite low. Dzeko's fee will probably cover the amortised charge for Delph and some for Otamendi this year, which is a quiet boon for the club when everyone was complaining about what a low fee we got for Dzeko.

 

[Sergio<3]

Great signing imo

 

[grim up north]

Bizzare move. He is class but this will destroy the confidence of both Mangala and denayer.

Why

 

[Proy]

The usual naysayers are out.

Just purely from a footballing perspective I don't see anything negative in this transfer. For those who think that this will effect Mangalas confidence, you need to give your head a wobble. And if quim does think that way then he doesn't have the mental fortitude to play at this club and should go and wipe his fanny.

 

[Ray78]

Otamendi will keep the two first choice centre backs on their toes.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Did you see this one coming mate and more to the point I take it this time we`ve got our man ?

Didn't see it coming but did suggest couple weeks ago he was coming to us after Pellegrini spoke directly with him at Copa America training camp and United were briefing off record they didn't want him.

Mendes isn't even his agent. He's been brought in by his actual agent because he couldn't get the job done.

 

[Stephenhakin]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<going going for a piss at the cafe....see how shit Otamendi has become.

 

[whicko]

• Bizzare move. He is class but this will destroy the confidence of both Mangala and denayer.

  Fuck off to Sad Cafe Raggy!