Don't think he ll get more than a year deal, in case he come here (which I really doubt).
Besides he would also want to visit the US before Zlatan retires football.
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Besides he would also want to visit the US before Zlatan retires football.
It's not all about pace in our league mate but yes I take your points. If we do sign Ibra I don't think we'll be reliant on his pace. He'll have fast players around him. He'll just use his experience and movement to create space for himself so hopefully pace wont be an issue. Yes he may get closed down quicker but he's no slouch in holding the ball up. I think we'll get a good two years out of him for sure.
On a free transfer, then i'd take him. Yes he maybe on a bumper contract, but it'll only be a year, so he'll be worth the risk and let's face it... It's not much of a risk, he's scored goals where ever he's been.
Premier League is something he may not be used to, but i think with his experiencing and ability, he'll have no problem adapting.
Premier League is something he may not be used to, but i think with his experiencing and ability, he'll have no problem adapting.
Age is the only thing which goes against him.
In all other areas, this guy is top class.
Though he will need some fast players around him (Martial, Rashford and one other fast player (not Rooney)).
The other factor is leadership - Ibra will definitely bring fight and leadership to our attack.
I think that's a major issue. Rooney does his best to take a game by the scruff of the neck when it's needed but we could do with more of it. It's good for the younger players development not to have to be the difference makers. It takes the pressure off.
His age is obviously a factor. I wouldn't expect him to come in and score 30 goals in the PL given the quality of the league, but there's no doubt he'd contribute.
Brilliant player and one of my favourites. Has that Cantona-esc quality and would be a great leader on the pitch. The way he plays means that age is not so much of an issue as with others, if he stays fit he'd be a great focal point of out attack and a great player for the younger lads to learn from.
Think the "fight" he will bring is being overplayed. He was absolutely anonymous v City.
Confident he'll destroy the lesser sides though. No more dropping points against Norwich, Bournemouth, etc...
Confident he'll destroy the lesser sides though. No more dropping points against Norwich, Bournemouth, etc...
A very expensive Henrikh Larsson?
Yeah, I'm down with that.
Yeah, I'm down with that.
He's nothing like Larsson though. So a silly comparison.
I've said it before and say it again; it's an obvious signing. The fee is nothing and what he brings is something very few players can give.
How much would it take to buy the charisma of Schmeichel, Cantona, David Beckham, Messi, Ronaldo, Buffon, Kahn???? He's THAT big.
The only concern I have is I've noticed Ibrahimovic gets shy when he's in english speaking countries. Everyone knows swedish people have concerns about not being totally fluent in the language even though we are by international standards rather good. I really hope that won't stop him from being as cocky as only he can be. Mourinho will probably be great support here.
Other strikers mentioned in this thread is nothing but embarrassing to be honest.
How much would it take to buy the charisma of Schmeichel, Cantona, David Beckham, Messi, Ronaldo, Buffon, Kahn???? He's THAT big.
The only concern I have is I've noticed Ibrahimovic gets shy when he's in english speaking countries. Everyone knows swedish people have concerns about not being totally fluent in the language even though we are by international standards rather good. I really hope that won't stop him from being as cocky as only he can be. Mourinho will probably be great support here.
Other strikers mentioned in this thread is nothing but embarrassing to be honest.
That's effectively a 2 year contract then
When people think Vardy and Hulk is better options to Zlatan, then you know something is seriously wrong with some posters.
More about the impact he'll have. They are nothing alike, style wise.
Well this is red cafe where people also argue that they wouldn't want to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, so the Ibra stuff is not too unexpected.
He played without his midfield against City. When Atletico neutralized Barcelona's midfield the MSN became anonymous too.
We will make it up in a week with shirt sales....So the deals paid for by itself....whether or not he will be adapt to the PL, only time will tell...
Why? He's not fluent in French is he? And his English is good!
Great signing. I hope Rashford will still get a good 20 games under his belt though but I'm sure he will. Especially against opponents where a pacey option will be better he is probably going to get his games.
He doesn't have to sign for an additional year. It's 1 year + option to extend.
I reckon we have the option for a second year, if we don't use it he will get 8M as a compensation package. Sounds like a fair deal to me.
Presumably he would prefer the longer contract though
It won't be more than a 2-year deal and even 2 years is a push, the only reason why he'd sign a 2-year deal here is that he wanted to still play in CL (amazingly he's never won CL despite winning the league in all but one or two seasons of his career). He'll go to the US and A or China (USA far more likely).
Well this is red cafe where people also argue that they wouldn't want to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, so the Ibra stuff is not too unexpected.
To be fair between Ronaldo and Redmond, I take Redmond every single time.
Thats for one year yes?
Screw that, don't let them convince you that Zlatan is better than Ighalo. This could be like 12 Angry Men - you could convince the naysayers. The fightback starts here!
Blanc is a good coach with impressive results. However, I confirm Blanc is not a great coach for many recurring reasons: @JPRouve & @BBRBB know my point of view 
PSG had the required players and the means to reach the semis in the last 3 seasons and we failed mainly because of Laurent Blanc.
Hard to assess his level in French: all I can tell you is he speaks French with the Italian accent
He hates journalists so I'm sure he is happy to make them speak English.
This the definition of a superior man: he imposes its rules.
PSG had the required players and the means to reach the semis in the last 3 seasons and we failed mainly because of Laurent Blanc.
Hard to assess his level in French: all I can tell you is he speaks French with the Italian accent
He hates journalists so I'm sure he is happy to make them speak English.
This the definition of a superior man: he imposes its rules.
There are not many players who demand so much from their teammates. He will tell Rooney to his face that it's not fecking good enough if Rooney perform like he did last autumn.
Thats a lot of fecking money for a 35 year old.
If he signs, hope he is not another expensive flop. For me the jury is still out
Included the first post that is already posted above for context
Jesus, Pep is in for a bumpy media ride if this is true. Mourinho + Ibra would be a Pep hating machine.
Put them all behind a paywall and make a proper pep per view out of it.
I bumped this years back and have some how stumbled onto it again, still makes me chuckle.
Some brilliant scouting work from a cafite back in 2002:
Some brilliant scouting work from a cafite back in 2002:
Source: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
This, and this is why we need player like him
That's a big wage but they don't mention any signing fee...
Zlatan's the worst striker Ive ever seen play for Ajax. Saw him a few times this season, based on those performances he'd struggle at Bury! Reckon he'd be better off at Liverpool
So glad he didn't end up at Liverpool.
I think there has been no visible decline in his form or game due to the age. So not sure why he would suddenly become average.
Though I agree that the time is running out, he still has 1 or even 2 years at the top level.
Stupid if true. £250k a week should be more then enough for a 35 year old Zlaten (yeah yeah, he's getting better etc). If he needs more, maybe he doesn't need the move.
All this £8m bonus, and 150k euros more his PSG contract suggests our club has more money then sense.
Strikes me as another 'value for money' signing like Rooney's 5 year contract was presented to us as.
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