IWEDFM Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, mattitheowl said: Let's be honest, it's an absolute sh*thouse power play to get rid of the president. Nothing less. He'll be going nowhere and will come out of it with an even bigger contract (as usual). I do agree with you and think he'll end up staying. He's made it clear on countless occasions that he wants to retire at Barca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 29 minutes ago, Kopparberg said: Seems surreal that he would leave. I’ll be surprised if he does. I think he might reconsider if the President gets the boot. Talking rubbish here but - maybe they could swap him for Neymar+Cash Dont think Matty Cash is quite good enough for Barca tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markg Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 He wont leave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 I can't see him moving on. Would be fascinating if he did, but (as others have said) this is more than likely a political play on his part. Interesting times for Barca atm. Sort of teetering a bit right now. Could find themselves back to the relative "wilderness" of the early 00s if they're not careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sMacLean Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Hope Real Madrid have him as a Galactico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbelow Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 We will see if they are more than a club, they are looking just like a club at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwë Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 He handed his request in by fax. If there's one club entirely suitable for him, surely it's us. All we have to do is page him and he'll come running. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Will he try to MLS - Miami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, WalthamOwl said: Would love to see him in the Prem. Can he do it on a cold Tuesday night at Bramall Lane? Edited August 26, 2020 by Django Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannofan Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Man City are the only Premier League club that will be able to afford him, and probably the only one he would want to go to. Be good to see him in Serie A to be honest..CR7 has just broken a 95 yr old goal scoring record at Juve, so there is things still to be achieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Danny Mills suggesting he might want to link up with Bielsa at Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 20 hours ago, IWEDFM said: Been confirmed today he's asked to leave Barca Strange decision. Been there his entire career, he's captain, earns millions, a club legend yet at 33 wants out Can't imagine many sides paying his release clause at his age, it's set at £600m or something daft like that Apparently not happy they're getting rid of his best mate Suarez Could he do a Job for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Not turned up today for covid testing. Didn’t think he’d leave but beginning to think he might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Although La Liga have, perhaps unsurprisingly, sided with Barca in saying the buy out clause must be met rather than leave for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicktonshatrick Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Messi does a Fessi, must be a Argentinian thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0wl18 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Out of interest... With Messi being in the last year of his contract, could a club not just pay it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beswetherick Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 2 hours ago, 0wl18 said: Out of interest... With Messi being in the last year of his contract, could a club not just pay it off? Nope. The release clause of 700m would still have to be met, unless Barça accept an offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 25/08/2020 at 21:59, mattitheowl said: Let's be honest, it's an absolute sh*thouse power play to get rid of the president. Nothing less. He'll be going nowhere and will come out of it with an even bigger contract (as usual). You still think this is the case? It has gone too far. Messi has papered over the cracks for 2 or 3 years in La Liga but the Champions League exits have told their own story. Roma in 2018, Liverpool last season and the Bayern embarrassment was the final straw. Dani Alves left years ago and Barcelona haven't had a decent right-back since. Xavi and Iniesta were pretty much irreplaceable but the lack of a plan to follow them has been costly. Griezmann signed without a proper plan to fit him in. It's a disappointing way for the best part of 20 years to end but his frustration as the team has collapsed around him is understandable. I can't see any way back now, they need a rebuild while he needs to look for a team that can help bring success in the next couple of years. On 30/08/2020 at 15:11, Ever the pessimist said: Although La Liga have, perhaps unsurprisingly, sided with Barca in saying the buy out clause must be met rather than leave for nothing. As you say it's no surprise La Liga have backed the club. They are on the verge of seeing the best two players in the world leave their product in the last two years, the Champions League performances of both clubs show they are in decline and the unique selling points of the rights to broadcast La Liga are diminishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattitheowl Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 50 minutes ago, hirstyboywonder said: You still think this is the case? It has gone too far. Messi has papered over the cracks for 2 or 3 years in La Liga but the Champions League exits have told their own story. Roma in 2018, Liverpool last season and the Bayern embarrassment was the final straw. Dani Alves left years ago and Barcelona haven't had a decent right-back since. Xavi and Iniesta were pretty much irreplaceable but the lack of a plan to follow them has been costly. Griezmann signed without a proper plan to fit him in. It's a disappointing way for the best part of 20 years to end but his frustration as the team has collapsed around him is understandable. I can't see any way back now, they need a rebuild while he needs to look for a team that can help bring success in the next couple of years. As you say it's no surprise La Liga have backed the club. They are on the verge of seeing the best two players in the world leave their product in the last two years, the Champions League performances of both clubs show they are in decline and the unique selling points of the rights to broadcast La Liga are diminishing. Barca can't afford to let him go and nobody can afford to buy him. Just not bothered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, mattitheowl said: Barca can't afford to let him go and nobody can afford to buy him. I think there will be a compromise which will see him go. He's had enough and Koeman won't help matters either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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