Ah, you think watching Rabiot is painful? You merely adopted the pain. We were born in it, molded by it. We didn't see a game without McFred until we were already men.
Adrien Rabiot | signs 1 year deal at Juventus. See you all next year
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The thing is if we get Rabiot. It is a player above where we are now. Maybe add SMS or FDJ. We have Eriksen and Bruno. Maybe give Garner a few games. Now we have a squad and can move forward.
Rabiot is not the answer. He is a piece to a puzzle, and sadly we need a whole lotta new pieces.
Rabiot is not the answer. He is a piece to a puzzle, and sadly we need a whole lotta new pieces.
How is going to a nightclub unprofessional? Are players supposed to not go out by contract? And no he wasn't sanctioned by the club, he was already sanctioned for not extending his contract.
And the letter was definitely stupid and I already mentioned it.
What's wrong with giving Garner a go? Or are you saying we should? Can be read both ways.
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For me this would be a complete panic buy, We’ve gone from we need to get in “the right players” to let’s get in anyone.
just hope we don’t over pay interns of wages, he’s on an insane wage at juve even half of it would be way too much.
personally I would rather us sign no one and give some kids a chance and back the cash, rather then this deal.
just hope we don’t over pay interns of wages, he’s on an insane wage at juve even half of it would be way too much.
personally I would rather us sign no one and give some kids a chance and back the cash, rather then this deal.
he's had one good season in the championship, Rabiot has been a regular for Juventus and PSG and is entering his prime years. He's not Frenkie De Jong but if he was our only midfield signing between now and the end of the window he'd comfortably be our best deep lying midfielder.
Add that SMS/De Jong would be joining him then it's a great signing
Can someone please explain to me what he is like as a player? What are his strengths and weaknesses? Based on the eye test from YouTube vids he looks excellent (well technically at least) and on a different planet to McT. However all I'm reading is negativity within this thread (like the rest of the Cafe these days). Anyone been watching him much at Juve or France recently?
But is it worth it? With Rabiot there is no guarantee, it's the same than with the kids. Wouldn't it be a better idea to use this year as a developmental one for Iqbal, Garner and Savage?
I like the De Jong or The Youth idea.
Ten Hag is in his first job at a massive club, there is Zero chance he relies on Garner/Zidane/Savage, it's suicide. There's no guarentee with Rabiot, but id say there's far more with someone who's consistently been a starter for two of the biggest clubs in europe over the last decade.
Relying on Fred and McTominay was just as risky, even with the addition of Eriksen and FDJ. Another midfielder should have been brought in early in the window. Rabiot is a good player. If he was always on the radar and Juve willing to sell, should have happened so much sooner to allow him a preseason.
I see your point and that's why I'm not against it but I think that the kids are a comparable offer. If we were talking about a better or even an in form player I would agree with you, but as an example it could easily be this summer's Saul Niguez.
It made even more sense even for an ordinary people put into the similar situation. In general, employees are the most often vulnerable against corporate machine.
If he performs better than McTominay at least, I will take it as a win already. McTom should be a backup option really, and the likes of Zidane and Savage should be in the squad.
So if PSV lose tonight we may sign Gakpo and if Monaco lose its Rabiot. Our fate is not in our hands 
He starts ahead of that Zakaria lad that everyone had a meltdown over us not signing in January.
I like to see it as big clubs preying on the smaller ones.So if PSV lose tonight we may sign Gakpo and if Monaco lose its Rabiot. Our fate is not in our hands
Right. Before this summer, we have three physical players in midfield, Pogba, Matic and McT on paper, even though the former two has been falling the cliff for different reasons. We now have only one. It’s important to add that aspect of players into the squad.
All I know is-- I want the club to fix the culture. I want the club to add players who are team first, not me first. They also have to be a good player who is able to fit into the system that ETH wants. That is literally the minimum criteria for any signing.
Is Rabiot team first or me first?
Does he fit ETH's system?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If the answer isn't yes to both-- then why does the club want to sign him.
I honestly know F all about Rabiot-- so I'll let others with more knowledge let me know if he checks both boxes.
Is Rabiot team first or me first?
Does he fit ETH's system?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If the answer isn't yes to both-- then why does the club want to sign him.
I honestly know F all about Rabiot-- so I'll let others with more knowledge let me know if he checks both boxes.
Well the only thing is that the big club is playing Europa while the smaller clubs are fighting for a CL spot
The muppets don’t listen, they just ride the current wave.Can just see it in his first game, we concede the first goal, camera shoots to SAF, then to Ronnie, then to Rabiot’s mum 
I hope he turns us down and we’re forced to go with Iqbal and Garner, clear the decks and start again rather than layering on top of the current circus.
I hope he turns us down and we’re forced to go with Iqbal and Garner, clear the decks and start again rather than layering on top of the current circus.
He's a cheap upgrade on current options. The Arnautovic news today has eased my concerns with Rabiot. He isn't great but we're desperate. Also he doesn't seem to be the dressing room problem I thought he was. Juventus fans have been saying he's professional and not a problem.
What has that got to do with it?
Is your argument, we have bad characters already so let's get some more?
Right I’ve had time to have a moan and the more I think about it the more I’ll begrudgingly accept it and reserve further judgment until a few months of games.
You're very easily pleased mate. The Juve fan forums are apparently in total hysterics that we are signing him.
He's no better than Mctominay. Statistically worse in all metrics last season too.
Are people not allowed to form opinions on players they watch over extended periods of time? fecking ridiculous comment. Sorry guys, discussing Rabiot is off limits, SouthernRedDev has spoken.
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They've been trying to get rid of him off their books with little luck prior to us coming in
Jesus calm down dave, it's only 15m
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Not impressive at all if you're selling to us. Just lucky.
That's untold riches to Juventus though
Fairly substantial. 
it's not even a Championship fee nowadays. They must be broke in Italy. Let's not pretend this is anything but a cheap signing for us.
it's not even a Championship fee nowadays. They must be broke in Italy. Let's not pretend this is anything but a cheap signing for us.Is Dave aware of Fabian Ruiz going to PSG. Someone should let him know the fee.
Feck this guy. No feckin guarantees. Also heard that he's waiting to see how Monaco do in the CL playoff as he'd like to go there. I'm on the fence about this guy - if he needs convincing then he can jog on.
Anything to get a dig into Utd. The fee quoted is exactly what one would expect for someone with a year left on their contract.
And the next tweet is a bit of a contradiction, how is it good business when you say that the manager trusted him and you can't see how they will replace him?
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Yeah, but you also don't know what our plans were.
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