- Jun 29, 2003
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GUILLEM BALAGUE thinks Ross Barkley joined Chelsea over Tottenham because they offered him more money.
Read the full article at Daily Express
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I'm sure the chavs were also offering him more money in the summer too, but he turned them down then. So a bit unfair to critisise him now
seemed a good fit to be Dembele's natural successor.
What a silly pointless argument. Essentially he could have gone to Spurs for less money and the same risks, Poch going and the next manager saying you’re not good enough.
I'm not sure he is. Nowhere near good enough defensively.
We probably didn't try hard enough. He is still in recovery mode. The February period (Man U, Liverpool, Arsenal, Juventus) is when we needed reinforcement, but it is doubtful whether Barkley will be match-fit enough. Lamela is available, besides. No doubt our management team decides to wait until the off season to assess our needs. Still, could be a missed opportunity.Disappointed as I thought he would suit Spurs and visa versa. Under Poch I thought he would really develop as a player. Either we didn’t try hard enough to sign him or he decided on the mega bucks at Chelsea. We shall see if he has made the right decision.
Agree. Money may not be the primary motivator, but surely can't be ignored as an important consideration. And the Chelsea/Spurs wage disparity could amount to a significant sum over the length of a contract for a person who very likely has limited qualifications to take beyond a relatively short earning career."Ross Barkley slammed by Guillem Balague for moving to Chelsea for one controversial reason"
I don't see what's controversial about it. Some people may be bitter but it's his career, he can do whatever he wants with it. He doesn't owe anyone allegiance. If they offered him more money then fair enough.