It's a valid point but quite easy to consider that Simeone can't be the easiest to work with too.Why do we go for a player who has fallen out with the manager while still incredibly young?
Haven't we moved away from these sorts of players with our new transfer policy?
Simeone hasn't fallen out with a lot of players as far as I can remember.It's a valid point but quite easy to consider that Simeone can't be the easiest to work with too.
Since when did we sign young players who have fallen out with the manager?Why do we go for a player who has fallen out with the manager while still incredibly young?
Haven't we moved away from these sorts of players with our new transfer policy?
They've fallen out because Atletico sit back and look to play counter attacking football. That isn't a style he enjoys playing.Simeone hasn't fallen out with a lot of players as far as I can remember.
I'm assuming this fallout happened because Simeone asked Joao to earn his place which is exactly what he'll have to do under ETG with Martial and Rashford competing for that spot. ETG seems to be as demanding as Simeone.
He won't have the same issue here in a constant attack system that he does with the spanish Mourinho. Felix is finally fed up with the football Simeone plays and is mentally checking out so his performance is suffering and therefore gets dropped.Simeone hasn't fallen out with a lot of players as far as I can remember.
I'm assuming this fallout happened because Simeone asked Joao to earn his place which is exactly what he'll have to do under ETG with Martial and Rashford competing for that spot. ETG seems to be as demanding as Simeone.
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Funny how when our players do something similar they’re called spoilt brats but it’s ok when it’s a potential signingHe won't have the same issue here in a constant attack system that he does with the spanish Mourinho. Felix is finally fed up with the football Simeone plays and is mentally checking out so his performance is suffering and therefore gets dropped.
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His comments after that last performance against the Swiss game allude to this
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I thought that figure that Calciomercato Journalist was just guess work but Fabrizio Romano has said this yesterday -
“Joao Felix has chances to leave Atletico in 2023, for sure. Asking price will be more than €100m, around €120m – then will depend on the proposals.”
“Now it’s early to say where, his agent is exploring the market and speaking to many clubs – he dreams of Premier League one day. I think he’d be perfect in any club in the world, but he desperately needs to play – he has to be a starter.” Also says he is looking for a top club so ignore Villa link, player like this categorically not going to a mid table club he is not that desperate and lacking of suitors.
He suggests Villa are serious about wanting him and might have a shot, but I genuinely think it's just Mendes special like someone above mentioned, dangling the carrot infront of them as they recieved £100m Grealish fee, got a washed up Coutinho because of Gerrard being there at the time and have quite wealthy owners. Don't think anyone will bite above triple digits. £80m is realistically closer to where this transfer will fall at, his coach the player and the sporting director have commented on it so he is out of the door they are just saving face trying to start the bidding high throw some names out to stir the pot and hold out for as long as possible.
Interestingly they are also trying to sell Matheus Cunha to Wolves, so not sure what they are doing with their attacking depth but maybe trying to strengthen their Felix hand.
He's been there 4 seasons and has developed plenty, everyone thought at the time Atleti was a puzzling club to sign for as he was such a free spirit type player getting about 15 G/A in 21 in portugal as a teenager.That's exactly my point.
He's shitting on the club after performing well for the country. Doesn't seem to be the one with the right attitude.
Also pretty damning from Someone to say that he's not developing. Just too many red flags that he's not the right signing. He isn't even a CF so there's that.
Also not sure if it's posters on here but most fans lambasted our players for downing tools the last few seasons at different points, it's not celebrated but just like we are seeing with our club legend Ronny, when your getting benched, subbed off and manager relationship has gone, when ya gotta go, ya gotta go.Funny how when our players do something similar they’re called spoilt brats but it’s ok when it’s a potential signing
So Antony shouldn't have been signed?Funny how when our players do something similar they’re called spoilt brats but it’s ok when it’s a potential signing
Bad attitude is bad attitude. It’s a major red flag and the type of player we should avoid.
Different scenarios really. Antony wanted to come to us, and he knew we'd place the bid, that's why he handed in the request.So Antony shouldn't have been signed?
I think many viewed the move to Atletico as ill-thought back then and it has so transpired. Why would he not try his best to get a move in order to salvage his career and still-important development time?
Saying things go better in a more attacking setup is not a sign of bad attitude. Everyone knows he's a bad fit for AM. Why should he have to lie?Funny how when our players do something similar they’re called spoilt brats but it’s ok when it’s a potential signing
Bad attitude is bad attitude. It’s a major red flag and the type of player we should avoid.
They spent as much to buy him and he's just 23.I love how they are asking for 130-140m when his relationship with the club manager has openly broken down. Not the best negotiating position to be.
4 years left.Atletico must be joking. They are asking for more money that they paid for him? How many years have he got left?
Crazy. It is not as if he is lighting up La Liga. A loan spell with option to buy would be better for him now. The only way they can get close to what they are asking for is for him to singlehandedly carry Portugal to world cup glory a bit like Maradona.4 years left.
To be fair, when United were linked with selling Pogba with 3-4 years left we wanted at least our money back if not a lot more even though he wasn't a success or fitted well with the team.
I guess AM want to sell more but he is a talented player, you ask high and see what the best offer is. I reckon 70-80m.
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Agree but the money Atletico is asking is not justified.He can play false 9, no 10, left and right, has flair and vision to find his team mate, can pass and score, including header and still 23 years old.
To reflect his talent:
Golden Boy 2019
Atl Madrid Player of the Year: 2021–2022
Europa League Squad of the Season: 2018-2019
Ballon dor 2019 (28th place)
La Liga Team of the Season: 2021-2022
He will be much better under attacking manager/coach. Right now, Simeone defensive football is holding him back. We should take him if he's available. He can provide cover in 3-4 different positions.
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