In this case, i think it does. Between staying at a club that's first in La Liga ahead of Barca and Real, still in the CL and coached by an enthusiastic Simeone, to go to LVG's boring, unmotivated, uninspiring 5th place team and competing in Europa, the choice is not hard. He's part of Atletico's present and future plans.
Good job we're not signing you then.
Unless he was born a United fan, there's no reason for him to move. Atleti are a much better team.
Prestige? Money? Bigger profile?
I just don't think he should be a priority, we're in danger of missing out on top 4 and it's very clear what the squad needs the manager has said so himself.
Yeah right now they are. But things change quickly, for a start it's looking very unlikely that LVG will still be managing us beyond the summer.
They were a much better team than Chelsea when they sold Costa and Luis to them.
He's 21 years old. No reason to rush a move right now to a team that has its fair share of issues.
Well I'm obviously speaking of the present. But as long as Simeone is there, Atleti are on the up.
There is no comparison. Costa and Luis were 25 and 28 when they moved to Chelsea. Saul is only 21, Spanish, and is in a far better team and environment than Chelsea or United. Simeone also trusts him and wants him to stay. They are topping the Liga and are in the CL.
We're not approaching Atletico without the go ahead from the player.
Do you think he cares that he's in the right environment? He's 21 years old and has the chance to play for one of if not the biggest clubs on the planet for huge sums of money. There aren't many 21 year olds that'll turn that down, it's unlikely he's one of those few.
Barca never wanted him. Saul's case is more complicated since he just started his career. He's been in Atleti since 14 years old and wasn't a part of the Liga winning team. Now he's 21 years old and a starter with team that has legit chances of winning the league. Why would he rush a move in January to any other team? Not to mention United. Any sensible player would wait until the end of the season.
Of course. He's been in Atleti since he was 14 years old. Just to make the step up and move in the middle of a very good season so far, for him and club? He'll get that money regardless. If he waits till the end of the season he'll probably get even more bids. He won't ruin his chance of getting a call up to the Euros 2016 as well.
Barca did inquire about him though, he even addressed this in an interview towards the en of his last season at Bilbao. Even towards the end of his first season in england there were rumours fom Spain saying they viewed him as the long term replacement for Iniesta.
Dunno but if we sign him, I bet the commentators will come up with a really convoluted but PC consensus way of pronouncing it
The ñ is pronounced like the french/italian "gn", like cognac, gnocchi ,etc
Like a gangster.
"Another sideways pass by Nig...uh, Nigu, eh, Nigoo, er.......Saul."
Translation from my Spanish speaking mate:@carvajal
Can you give a summary of what he is saying here?
http://www.cope.es/player/El-Atleti...United-por-Saul&id=2016011200290001&activo=10
Seriously he got an A* at A Level Spanish. Sounds promising coming from COPE!
United agents were in Madrid with first bid of 20 m euros, but Atlético resisted, however at the end of the day the offer increased to 25/26 m € to buy him now. The agents will sleep in Madrid to continue with the talks, however Simeone doesn´t want to sacrifice an important piece in the team, besides the player is close/@carvajal
Can you give a summary of what he is saying here?
http://www.cope.es/player/El-Atleti...United-por-Saul&id=2016011200290001&activo=10
Cheers, mate.
Well, I don´t see so much football Desi, probably other posters can rate him better but seeing his progression and with his age I think that 25/30 m€ is a very good price.
If you're concerned, better call him Saul.
