romufc
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Just playing devils advocate here, but maybe he wasn’t a player that we needed, but given his contract situation maybe his signing was viewed as an opportunity to take a good player off a direct rival. Just a thought. (I don’t know, I don’t really understand the transfer either! )
Agreed, that is what it was... however; taking a player with 1 year left for £60m is a lot when he was looking like he wouldn't sign a new deal?
We were in the stronger position, yet ended up being mugged off. I remember saying when we signed him, he has only one significant skill, which was how he receives the ball in half spaces.
Other than that I dont see where he excels. Now luckily, we have brought in a manager that uses 2 players in the half space and can make use of his best ability?