That’s why Romero left that 5% to cover his arse.
Frenkie de Jong | The last muppeting lap
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Not even June and the Muppets are falling
What sort of human being calls another person on the telephone? Much less daily.
Absolute wrong ‘un.
Absolute wrong ‘un.
Apparently Barcelona have to sell some players by June 1st
Wasn't it 30th June
I wrote a post the other day about this, but basically we can’t get top midfielders in. With the exception of Pogba (completely different type of player), we always seem to miss out on top midfielders that can dictate play eg Thiago, Kroos etc
He's getting pushed out.
Seems an odd move from him if that happened, especially if Xavi prefers the La Masia boys. If he does stay imagine he'll probably get sold next summer instead.
Slash your wages to play second fiddle? I think he'll still leave and we are in this race ...
Yep. Lad should take a hint and go where he's wanted.
Where are people quoting the Romano "95% done"
Romano never said that. Its Spanish journalist Romero who has links with Laporta which mentioned that and he is saying FDJ is leaving most likely.
Ah thanks for clarifying. Still pessimistic about this getting done.
Muppet translation version: "You're being sold unless you don't like money."
Has Di Maria 2015 X Van de Beek 2021 vibes about it if we end up involved.
Looks like this saga is over.
They still need to sell i think.
I will be very surprised if one player‘s wages is being reduced will be enough for Barcelona. He will be sold, because that’s the only way.
If De Jong prefers to cut his salary and stay at Barca instead of joining us, maybe we should look elsewhere.
Damn it, I was totally wrong in my calculations.
I googled and found a study conducted by researchers from European Parliament, on the Tax rate for footballers in Europe, for Spain it mentioned it was 47%, but upon further checking that file, it says in a table format that the top rate is 47%, but in a paragraph after the tax table, it says "Therefore, the tax rates applicable are a combination, of both the state and regional rates, which can get as an example up to a 50% in Catalonia."
So it would be annually 11m euros net = 22m euros gross in Spain (50% top tax rate in Spain-Catalonia), which is 420k euros weekly, which is 355K pounds weekly, your calculations were closer and more accurate than mine, i made a mistake in how to calculate the rates. (i added 50% to 11m, instead of getting what the amount that gets 11m as its 50%)
Nonsensical this one. They need to bring in money and reduce wages. Frenkie foregoing a pay rise helps with neither of these, even without the pay rise he’s on massive money, one of their biggest earners.
Club and Xavi have already made it pretty clear that Frenkie may have to leave due to financial reasons.
If he played like he did only for Barcelona - would that type of performance be good enough for us and how rubbish we are?
just asking because Barcelona really don’t seem to care about him so I wonder how bad he could really be.
I know how he played for Ajax and the busquet situation but still.
just asking because Barcelona really don’t seem to care about him so I wonder how bad he could really be.
I know how he played for Ajax and the busquet situation but still.
What happened at Barcelona doesn’t matter imo since they are not using him properly. FDJ was ETH’s key player in 18/19 season and we should talk about how good he was in 18/19 when playing under ETH’s system. So I’m with ETH that FDJ will be one of the spine he wants to build his winning team around.
If true, a player willing to take a big pay cut to stay instead of joining us means we should probably steer clear. HIs mind will not be in it even if he comes, especially since his partner and him are well-settled in Catalonia. The gloomy weather will be the icing on the cake.
Even if we somehow manage to sign him, I’d very much like the club to do a psychiatric evaluation as part of the medical - just to try and be sure that this doesn’t turn out to be another Di Maria.
Even if we somehow manage to sign him, I’d very much like the club to do a psychiatric evaluation as part of the medical - just to try and be sure that this doesn’t turn out to be another Di Maria.
No If it was just a choice between the 2 managers. But I think he’ll choose CL football and guaranteed trophies. Hope I’m wrong like.
Had this argument with someone about VDB he was a key player for ETH but they was still insisting he wasn’t good enough for us… FDJ would be quality for us and I think we’ll see a new VDB aswell.
I mean, if he's willing to take the pay cut, I doubt we'll have much of a say in the matter.
I should have caveated that the pay cut could be just paper talk.
I think he means that if his staying at Barcelona was not possible despite him trying to make every concession to make it work then we should avoid the player.
I guess it depends on how professional he is and willing to move on. But by all accounts he does really hold Barcelona dear. But if he's the sort to achieve excellence regardless then we should make it happen.
Got him going to city written all over this with gundogan on his way. Unfortunately this is what city have been doing for years replacing talent with even better talent. Not even getting my hopes up and if it’s true what they’re saying about would accept a pay cut to stay then we need to stay well clear
I don’t know what’s up with Real and Barcelona but the hold they have on players is crazy. They just never want to leave even when they’re not wanted/are being pushed out. Real I think I can kinda understand considering how many CL’s they have, but Barcelona wasn’t even that amazing a club until the Rijkaard revolution (they were a great club of course but not like tier 1) - and Messi isn’t even there anymore.
Are the paella’s really that enticing? Come try Sunday roast or something
Are the paella’s really that enticing? Come try Sunday roast or something
When there are no noises that the player is interested in coming then you know it ain’t happening……could be that Utd let it rumble on as speculation while they try and sort out something else under the radar……
last thing we want is this dragging on and on and being a soap drama over the next month
last thing we want is this dragging on and on and being a soap drama over the next month
Agreed if he doesn't want to come and there is no noise from his part it's best we move on don't want this going on all summer. This is a huge summer for players leaving and coming in.
There were some noises about it 3 days ago:
Xavi already said it in interview anyway indicating that FDJ might need to leave. I think what Romero doing yesterday that he was told by the club to appease the Barcelona fans.
Thats not exactly what Romero said. FDJ has to reduce his salary considerably and player might be open to that but it was just mere speculation . Also reducing wages wont help as Barcelona needs cash along with wage reduction. FDJ reducing his salary by 10-20% isnt going to help them. Its not like FDJ is going to play for them for free
It’s the weather & always being in the CL every season.
Arsenal use Aubamayang as a striker and they never get to top 4. Aubamayeng gets signed by Barca and are in the top 4.
United are out of the cl then it becomes unpopular. If it’s not us it’s Chelsea. It was Liverpool 2 decades back.
Ten Hag calling FDJ today; “hope you gonna drop by soon and bring me some good news!”
Ten Hag calling FDJ tomorrow: “Oh you’re starting to piss me off now, you little piggly son of a bitch!”
Ten Hag calling FDJ tomorrow: “Oh you’re starting to piss me off now, you little piggly son of a bitch!”
Ten Hag knows how to get the best out of De Jong. This one factor comforts me when compared to Di Maria , where the player didn't know about the system or how he will get used. FDJ 100% knows what to expect if he chooses to come here and that's very important.
The media are loving this one.
The reality is most likely United/ETH are busy doing a million other things that is required for next season.
But the FDJ story is the one that’s keeping the media/fans occupied.
The reality is most likely United/ETH are busy doing a million other things that is required for next season.
But the FDJ story is the one that’s keeping the media/fans occupied.
Wish we could get this lad if ten Hag truly wants him. Unfortunately, I think this could be a summer-long edging exercise.
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