I 100% agree he is a wonderful talent. I just don't think he is a 100m+ player based on his form for the past couple season. Like other have said club that is prepared to pay 100m is for his potential, and not what he is now.
100m+ may be nothing for United, City or may be Chelsea without Abramovich but it is a big sum for other clubs, especially with the recession that is upon us. He doesn't have many options out there.
Do i want him in Arsenal? Sure, but his contract expires in 2026 so chance is extremely slim.
Great point!
What we know is that:
-The Spanish teams are still hurting from the pandemic.
-Athletico is definitely not as good as it was 3-4 years ago. Simeone is definitely thirsting to improve that team.
-Simeone want a better effort from Felix on the pitch.
-Felix is pissed at Simeone for not recognizing his effort when playing hurt last season, probably simply putting too high demands on him in the eyes of Felix.
-Felix is not going to have a good season for AtM. He isn’t the first choice for his position. He is a massive talent, but still lacks the understanding to really turn that into high production. Ie, they are surely under no illusion that he could break out this season.
-Simeone transformed that team from being way behind Real and Barca to competing with them. His word will weigh heavily and a coach is usually a lot more synical about a player than the upper management. If Simeone had enough, it could go faster.
That speaks in favor of a cheaper transfer. But there are of course obvious aspects that could speak against it, like Felix potential etc.
BTW, wouldn’t
Aron Wan-Bissaka be a perfect fit for Simeone? AWB and 30m for Felix in January?