You make it sound sinister when in reality that was just for the love egg she put in his bum.
Adrien Rabiot | signed for Marseille
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
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You don’t do what your mum tells you to?
Yeah very true, just wish we would find a compromise with her but can't see that ever happening
Handy or blowy? It might help, that’s all I’m saying….
What's the rumoured package he actually wants? Seen loads talk about him asking for excessive wages but not seen what those actually are.
He's a free agent so the wages are always going to sound mad.
He's a free agent so the wages are always going to sound mad.
Yeah completely agree but know we are in minority
Ahhh what came first, Rabiot or the egg?
I'm sure I have seen the figure €40m banded about which is agent fee, signing on fee and wages. I don’t know how true that actually is though
don't. Please can we pretend this conversation never existed.Apparently a £12.6m signing on fee and £8m a year which is around £150k but we don't know if that's gross or net which makes a huge difference
Still seems like a reasonable price, however presume there isn't space in the squad as can only register 25 Premier League players
Yes and no, if the £150k net is accurate that means in UK the gross will be around£ £300k a week
WOW that's quite a difference
Warra bitch.
Yeah we’re not signing him. They’re just using our name.
Most of them are temporary cash millionaires save for the ones that are financially savvy or surround themselves with trusted advisors that are
Any chance this is happening?
If he’s on excellent terms already then why do they want more?
Not serious
Not serious
Best convo in the thread please keep going
It wouldn't change much if it did, our manager still plays a suicidal brand of football.
Yep. The narrative around toxic Rabiot and his evil mum is bizarre.
Good stuff, only 4 threads left that this isn't being discussed.
Premier League players have a great retirement plan and funds. There are players that have pissed it all away gambling and are doing better than the average person despite barely working because of that safety net. Also, if they're not out there burning bridges they have a huge network of job opportunities. If a player goes bankrupt he goes back to the square 1 of a young nepo baby.
Lovely jubbly. Anything worth reading in the other 3 threads?
Yeah seems that way. Any excuse to use United's name to push the signing on fee up.
Count me in as well. that makes three of us. Wasn't @JPRouve also on our side?
Good points, but even with the retirement plans, pensions and connections, it's estimated that 40% of professional footballers file for bankruptcy within 5 years of retirement.
This covers lower leagues as well to be fair, but the vast majority of PL players especially those not among the highest wage earners will have money worries after retirement as they navigate a new financial landscape where thier spending habits post career have to drastically change
It's well known his mum and Rachel Riley are trying to ban football.
Are people really thinking he wouldn't get a game for us?
First time in ages we’re actually seeing a Rabiot - United connection. This is good news.
I hope we’re getting him.
Is the guy actually difficult? No.
Necessary to fill the gap in midfield? Yes.
Expensive? Perhaps a bit.
Worth it? Totally.
Any alternatives available? Nope.
I hope we’re getting him.
Is the guy actually difficult? No.
Necessary to fill the gap in midfield? Yes.
Expensive? Perhaps a bit.
Worth it? Totally.
Any alternatives available? Nope.
"Excellent terms" meaning we have no intention of signing him and they understand that fully. Total agreement.
It's an idiom of sorts. Good terms just means there are no issues. They get along fine. Which indicates a degree of communication at some point.
He's not gonna do that, he wants his washing done!
agreed....clearly his wage demands have put off everyone not a lack of talent
Wow is his mum really his agent? His mum? A football agent? Mad. Imagine having a family member who wasn't your Dad, or brother or an uncle, or a male cousin, as your agent. Mad. His actual mum. Bet she's moody. And temperamental and unreasonable.
I remember this study being done on NFL players and this being the number but I don't remember it being done on PL footballers. If it was it does matter which year it was done and who it was done on. Something like an Allen Iverson case is rare in football. A player who plays 1 season in the PL is not on the same stable ground as someone who has played for 5 seasons you can assume because it's not paid as well. That being said, Icelandic players who have played mostly in the Championship are rich by Icelandic standards in our much more expensive economy climate. The money in football now is absolutely nuts. If you pay your taxes on time and don't gamble it away you are set for life but even though they are set players still seek out some kind of employment which means that all the money thet have earned is still extra on top of their new salary.
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