THFCSPURS19
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Atletico sign Antoine Griezmann
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Chelsea wages now curbed by Fair Play rules which is why they didnt sign Shaw and they are not guarenteed TOP 4 with United, Liverpool and Arsenal all spending money. I think we need to continue to strengthen also or last seasons spending will have been wasted.
Ok I agree I was over the top with that statement and depending on your point of view you could consider them equal.. but my point is if we can take players from Roma we can Compete with Athletico Madrid for players .......
All things being equal I agree but we are richer!! so we can afford to pay more so like Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea, Liverpool and even ourselves have shown we can get top players to come to the premier league from La Liga
Our TV deal doubled this year I believe lets not plead poverty compared to Athletico Madrid..
PeeEyeEmPee
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they're not equal. at all. Roma have won Serie A 3 times, and have no meaningful European silverware. Atletico have won La Liga 10 times, and also won the Europa League (twice), Cup Winners Cup, and European Super Cup (twice). maybe not the most glittering CV when compared to the top clubs, but definitely better than Roma. it's better than ours too, by the way, so maybe that's something else you should bear in mind....
no-one's pleading poverty. just be realistic and not blinded by your lilywhite-tinted glasses, that's all.
beats1
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Its a shame atletico managed to sign him since they didnt even rate him as first choice.
Atletico wanted Callejon and Carzola but talks broke down a couple of days ago
Its pretty disgusting that a club like Atletico is allowed to sign him in one way, as they owe €125m to the taxman and its not known whether they made the payment last year of €30m.
Don't get me wrong, I like Atletico but they cant spend this much money when they have to pay 5% interest on their tax bill of €125m and have to service their debt of €543m. Their cash flow makes a grim reading as well with it being 5% of the huge debt.
Of course, we are assuming they are spending money, in reality they most likely haven't. They most likely brought their players with their third party investment company hence being able to afford these players
Atletico wanted Callejon and Carzola but talks broke down a couple of days ago
Its pretty disgusting that a club like Atletico is allowed to sign him in one way, as they owe €125m to the taxman and its not known whether they made the payment last year of €30m.
Don't get me wrong, I like Atletico but they cant spend this much money when they have to pay 5% interest on their tax bill of €125m and have to service their debt of €543m. Their cash flow makes a grim reading as well with it being 5% of the huge debt.
Of course, we are assuming they are spending money, in reality they most likely haven't. They most likely brought their players with their third party investment company hence being able to afford these players
Snarfalicious
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------------------- Oblak ------------------------
Juanfran --- Miranda --- Godin ---- Siquiera
-------- Gabi ---------------- Tiago -------------
- Turan ----------- Koke ----------- Griezmann
----------------- Mandzukic --------------------
That's still an incredibly balanced side that could give any side trouble on the counter.
Juanfran --- Miranda --- Godin ---- Siquiera
-------- Gabi ---------------- Tiago -------------
- Turan ----------- Koke ----------- Griezmann
----------------- Mandzukic --------------------
That's still an incredibly balanced side that could give any side trouble on the counter.
Seems Rebic is heading for 2. Bundesleague with strong rumors about loan move to RB Leipzig.
mill
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I read it's done, a loan that is
Bus-Conductor
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I just don't get why no-one half decent hasn't been interested in this kid.
Yid-ol
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Its a shame atletico managed to sign him since they didnt even rate him as first choice.
Atletico wanted Callejon and Carzola but talks broke down a couple of days ago
Its pretty disgusting that a club like Atletico is allowed to sign him in one way, as they owe €125m to the taxman and its not known whether they made the payment last year of €30m.
Don't get me wrong, I like Atletico but they cant spend this much money when they have to pay 5% interest on their tax bill of €125m and have to service their debt of €543m. Their cash flow makes a grim reading as well with it being 5% of the huge debt.
Of course, we are assuming they are spending money, in reality they most likely haven't. They most likely brought their players with their third party investment company hence being able to afford these players
It's levy's master plan! Next year when they have to sell to pay the tax man we lowball an offer and get him cheaper......
danielneeds
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Two more goals tonight - now up there with Kane and Lacazette behind CR7 and Messi as top European goalscorers.
Shame we didn't try for him last summer. Would have been a great foil for Kane.
Shame we didn't try for him last summer. Would have been a great foil for Kane.
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beats1
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I think he will be off in the summer, he imo isn't owned by the club
Chris12
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What?
beats1
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I think he is third party owned
Rout-Ledge
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Most reports at the time said that Atletico paid £24m for him.
beats1
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Most reports said Atletico paid £35m for Falcao
Atletico struggled to get the money for their no.1 players so where did they suddenly find €41m to buy players
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