An austrian Sport website is reporting that the decision has been made about De Jong. They are qouting AS from Spain.
Apparently he is staying and cutting his wages in half.
Apparently he is staying and cutting his wages in half.
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Good to see the votes are positive and outweighing the negatives.
We really need to back our manager on this one.
We really need to back our manager on this one.
Mino would have already turned over all the tables in that Barca boardroom
Hermes are involved... so sometime between 10am and 6pm. In August. Can't be any more specific.
You just know we'll be out when they call...
All for backing the manager but its worth having an alternative lined up if it doesn't work out. It seems at the moment we are willing to wait to the very end of the window, which could potentially be a disaster given the style of play we will be trying to execute. I think we will give and receive some batterings this season, mainly due to being caught out on the counter. That would happen a lot less with an effective screen and no Maguire. IMO at least.
Maybe he’s taking the approach that klopp took… couldn’t get van djik so waited a year to finally get him. If a manager is desperate for that one person then they might think it’s worth waiting a year to get him. Obviously we want and need someone in that position for this season to help us try and get top 4. If we can get a cheaper alternative just to help us out and then go back in for de Jong next season that would be the best option. De Jong will probably want to join us more if we’re in the champions league.
Needs to get CAS involved because worked a treat for City in getting them into Champions League
feck sake. Knew this would turn into another social media thread.. 
Neto is leaving Barca. New position is opening for Frenkie.
Paycut and backup gk. Who would turn down that? It is over sadly
Paycut and backup gk. Who would turn down that? It is over sadly
When did he create a tiktok?
Wait until we get to flight tracking stage. The servers won’t be able to handle the heat.The pace this thread is moving at with only speculative reports here and there is scary. It will reach 2000 pages easily for a player who we probably won't even sign.
The pace this thread is moving at with only speculative reports here and there is scary. It will reach 2000 pages easily for a player who we probably won't even sign.
Probably will sign
Is this still a thing?
I honestly really can’t believe the results of this poll so far..
I mean it’s literally just a matter of time before he’s ours considering how everything is panning out..
How do you guys see him staying at Barca when he’s being played at CB while the preferred starters can settle in to their roles in midfield?? Should be highly embarrassing for him on top of all the embarrassments the club have made him face all summer..
Let’s also not forget what Barca/Xavi have continuously been mentioning about economic and financial needs/demands whereby his departure is basically a must??
This also leaves me confused about how some posters think this is embarrassing for our club? If anything our club is taking advantage of an embarrassment rather than vice versa..
And neither do you walk away from a free run at such a pivotal player when you have the funds and zero competition. For me option 1 and 3 are basically the same cuz ETH would’ve pulled the plug already if it wasn’t going to happen..
The only option anyone should be voting for is he’s ours, (and it’s literally) just a matter of time I’m genuinely really curious to hear how posters came to the alternative conclusions….?
On a side note: if I was Frenkie, I’d not only leave as soon as my deferred salary is paid but then have some strong words to say about Barca and their behaviour during this whole fiasco as well.. they’ve painted him as a mercenary to the fans of his favourite club when all he did was try to help them out during the pandemic and he needs to set some things right just for his own self-respect because Barca won’t hesitate to destroy that
I mean it’s literally just a matter of time before he’s ours considering how everything is panning out..
How do you guys see him staying at Barca when he’s being played at CB while the preferred starters can settle in to their roles in midfield?? Should be highly embarrassing for him on top of all the embarrassments the club have made him face all summer..
Let’s also not forget what Barca/Xavi have continuously been mentioning about economic and financial needs/demands whereby his departure is basically a must??
This also leaves me confused about how some posters think this is embarrassing for our club? If anything our club is taking advantage of an embarrassment rather than vice versa..
And neither do you walk away from a free run at such a pivotal player when you have the funds and zero competition. For me option 1 and 3 are basically the same cuz ETH would’ve pulled the plug already if it wasn’t going to happen..
The only option anyone should be voting for is he’s ours, (and it’s literally) just a matter of time
I’m genuinely really curious to hear how posters came to the alternative conclusions….?On a side note: if I was Frenkie, I’d not only leave as soon as my deferred salary is paid but then have some strong words to say about Barca and their behaviour during this whole fiasco as well.. they’ve painted him as a mercenary to the fans of his favourite club when all he did was try to help them out during the pandemic and he needs to set some things right just for his own self-respect because Barca won’t hesitate to destroy that
I honestly really can’t believe the results of this poll so far..
I mean it’s literally just a matter of time before he’s ours considering how everything is panning out..
How do you guys see him staying at Barca when he’s being played at CB while the preferred starters can settle in to their roles in midfield?? Should be highly embarrassing for him on top of all the embarrassments the club have made him face all summer..
Let’s also not forget what Barca/Xavi have continuously been mentioning about economic and financial needs/demands whereby his departure is basically a must??
This also leaves me confused about how some posters think this is embarrassing for our club? If anything our club is taking advantage of an embarrassment rather than vice versa..
And neither do you walk away from a free run at such a pivotal player when you have the funds and zero competition. For me option 1 and 3 are basically the same cuz ETH would’ve pulled the plug already if it wasn’t going to happen..
The only option anyone should be voting for is he’s ours, (and it’s literally) just a matter of time
On a side note: if I was Frenkie, I’d not only leave as soon as my deferred salary is paid but then have some strong words to say about Barca and their behaviour during this whole fiasco as well.. they’ve painted him as a mercenary to the fans of his favourite club when all he did was try to help them out during the pandemic and he needs to set some things right just for his own self-respect because Barca won’t hesitate to destroy that
Very good post mate!
frenkie de jong? more like frankly too long, amirite?
Ah, a The Thick of It fan.
I would consider walking away but that's only because I value preseason and the effect it can have on a player/ team when a player arrives late.
Hes obviously a very good/great midfielder but I would worry about his ability to settle in/ get up to speed if he was a deadline day signing.
It puts an enormous amount of pressure on the player , especially on the back of a prolonged transfer saga as well as disrupting some of the squad harmony that's been built up over preseason.
If you are willing to sacrifice a champions league place again (because without midfield reinforcement I don't see how you will get it) in order to sign him next transfer window then that's all good but I think many fans / pundits will be critical of this pursuit (putting all your eggs in this basket) if it doesn't pan out.
Hes obviously a very good/great midfielder but I would worry about his ability to settle in/ get up to speed if he was a deadline day signing.
It puts an enormous amount of pressure on the player , especially on the back of a prolonged transfer saga as well as disrupting some of the squad harmony that's been built up over preseason.
If you are willing to sacrifice a champions league place again (because without midfield reinforcement I don't see how you will get it) in order to sign him next transfer window then that's all good but I think many fans / pundits will be critical of this pursuit (putting all your eggs in this basket) if it doesn't pan out.
I honestly really can’t believe the results of this poll so far..
I mean it’s literally just a matter of time before he’s ours considering how everything is panning out..
How do you guys see him staying at Barca when he’s being played at CB while the preferred starters can settle in to their roles in midfield?? Should be highly embarrassing for him on top of all the embarrassments the club have made him face all summer..
Let’s also not forget what Barca/Xavi have continuously been mentioning about economic and financial needs/demands whereby his departure is basically a must??
This also leaves me confused about how some posters think this is embarrassing for our club? If anything our club is taking advantage of an embarrassment rather than vice versa..
And neither do you walk away from a free run at such a pivotal player when you have the funds and zero competition. For me option 1 and 3 are basically the same cuz ETH would’ve pulled the plug already if it wasn’t going to happen..
The only option anyone should be voting for is he’s ours, (and it’s literally) just a matter of time
On a side note: if I was Frenkie, I’d not only leave as soon as my deferred salary is paid but then have some strong words to say about Barca and their behaviour during this whole fiasco as well.. they’ve painted him as a mercenary to the fans of his favourite club when all he did was try to help them out during the pandemic and he needs to set some things right just for his own self-respect because Barca won’t hesitate to destroy that
Thank you!
It's a great point. He sacrificed for them during COVID and they have spent the last 2 months trashing him while trying to take advantage of the help he gave them. All the while spending more on incoming transfers than any club in the world! Incredibly shitey behavior for a club of their status.
Cheers mate.. I just don’t get it honestly.. all the muppets who’ve been following this saga all summer and been reading the hints correctly already know what the most likely outcome will be.. quite simple really
Frenkie Be Strong
Of course
Cheers mate
Amen. I’m actually totally with what G Neville said and he should even take legal action against the club.
All Richard Arnold needs to do is write out a note demanding de Jong's full payment and release to our club, then take that note, shove it up Laporta's hairy inbox and pin it to his prostate.
Hopefully Frenkie will have a few words to say to Laporta and Xavi on the way out.
"You know, I've spent the last three years detoxifying this club. It's been a bit like renovating an old, old house. Oh, you can take out an arrogant beam here, a callous window there, replace the odd...pompous roof-tile, but after a while you begin to realize that this renovation is doomed. Because the foundation is built on what I can only describe as a solid bed of cnuts."
Yes
Frenkie will literally be able to slot in to the first 11 since he’s already played under ETH before and a player of his caliber doesn’t really need much coaching anyways to know what his role is.. I’d actually be fuming if we sign him and he’s not slotted into the team right away while watching McFred feck shit up and cost us points.. don’t get me wrong I do have high hopes that ETH’s coaching will improve most of our players but not enough to watch a player like Frenkie sit on the bench if he’s available..
Interesting thread
we have turned into rawk 2015 haven’t we? Can we start writing poetry and create an alternative league table?
Shameless for insisting on their contract, sure
"Teams with a keeper named David De Gea"? We'd be in the top three at least!
I have faith in ETH and still think he will end up
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My negative is that he doesnt seem that keen himself. But assuming he comes Im confident he will bring a good mentality - We really need top 4 this year so will be very disappointed if he doesnt come.
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My negative is that he doesnt seem that keen himself. But assuming he comes Im confident he will bring a good mentality - We really need top 4 this year so will be very disappointed if he doesnt come.
It seems to me the best way to handle this would be a lower fee to Barca and we give Frenkie 17millions. Everyone is happy. Shocked it has not been mentioned already.
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