There were some reports at the time that he was forced out of the club. The presumption was that Milan needed the money (or that 70m was simply an offer too good to refuse) but yes, maybe it related to this instead.
You were previously bankrolled by a Russian kleptocrat and have just spent over a billion in the past two transfer windows.
I’m not sure Chelsea have the sort of story that’s going to inspire a great deal of sympathy.
I think De Jong is arguably the world’s best CM at the moment. Given his qualities, age and profile, I’d certainly struggle to name another player clearly superior in his position.
I also think Veratti was among the best in the world in his position in recent years. His biggest issue is...
He has a good range of qualities - pace, vision, dribbling, and solid decision making too for someone his age. He’s also quite tenacious. If he continues on the same trajectory, he’ll definitely be among the best in his position.
Pogba has a languid playing style. Other’s with similar styles were also often (rightly or wrongly) called lazy. Think Berbatov, Riquelme, Le Tissier etc.
I don’t think it’s helpful or accurate to equate criticism of a player who happens to be black with racism. Why does it have to be about colour?
It doesn’t necessarily work out like that though. I’d be surprised if either of them are still at those respective clubs in 10 years. Caicedo is still a fairly unknown entity and both are pretty limited on the ball. They may not even be first choice in a couple of seasons or so.
I do agree that...
He was very impressive for them prior to the World Cup. He then picked up an injury and his form was pretty indifferent for the rest of the season.
Was almost the reverse of Camavinga who struggled initially and then started to settle.
Bit ridiculous to call him a dud.