[Albion] Club Brugge reportedly interested in Steven Alzate

[chaileyjem]

Alzate exit confirmed. Season long loan to Standard Liege. His contract ends in 2024 - so he’s effectively left the club.

 

[Freddo]

It’s weird that it’s been announced by Liege but not Brighton, and it’s weird that they’d loan him out when he’s out of contract next summer.

 

[severnside gull]

It’s weird that it’s been announced by Liege but not Brighton, and it’s weird that they’d loan him out when he’s out of contract next summer.

Agree. Unless we have an option he goes on a free next summer. Good for him but not for us

 

[GT49er]

Its fine. you think its a cock up. I don't .

No - I think it looks like a cock-up (well, more than one actually). You, it appears, just can't accept the possibility that a cock-up ever occurs at the Albion - or even if you do, you find yourself compelled to rigorously deny any such possibilty!! Unflinching loyalty and all that very commendable, especially as you're not employed by the club to do PR - but just maybe, sometimes, occasionally, allegedly, some hint of criticism might not have to be denounced as heresy!

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Adios, Alzate.

 

[chaileyjem]

No - I think it looks like a cock-up (well, more than one actually). You, it appears, just can't accept the possibility that a cock-up ever occurs at the Albion - or even if you do, you find yourself compelled to rigorously deny any such possibilty!! Unflinching loyalty and all that very commendable, especially as you're not employed by the club to do PR - but just maybe, sometimes, occasionally, allegedly, some hint of criticism might not have to be denounced as heresy!

Having a fourth kit this year and charging £70 for it is a rip off.
Locadia, Ali J, Undav, Sima, and Karbownik and many others - but it’s now v.rare - were poor signings .
The sanctions around ticketing / terms are often unfairly applied and often out of proportion to the offence.
And so on.

And I’ve no idea and nor do you about whether the club have let Alzate down or not. But you insist they have or insist it “looks” like they have. Fair enough.

 

[Rookie]

Alzate exit confirmed. Season long loan to Standard Liege. His contract ends in 2024 - so he’s effectively left the club.

Wouldn’t be surprised if he has signed a new contract for at least another year

 

[Yes Chef]

Don't we have to pay Leyton Orient 20% of any future transfer fee? Maybe Tony's still macked off about our quasi - rivalry in the 90s

 

[chrisg]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he has signed a new contract for at least another year

The club would have announced that - they always do when a loan happens and player signs an extension beforehand.

 

[Guinness Boy]

There was interest. Nobody said anything about offers (including me). So (a question I should probably ask CJ as well (if I dared!)) is, what part of this seaon's transfer window and what part of last seasons transfer window got Alzate thinking, 'Wow! That's fantastic - everything's hunky-dory, couldn't be better, my career is progressing by leaps and bounds'?
Hmmmmm ..... or maybe not.

I’m interested in playing up front for us in a Cup Final, owning a full Regency townhouse on the seafront and an all night session with Margot Robbie. Don’t mean they’re going to realistically happen.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

One of those players we all liked and hoped would kick on. But a combination of injuries and a significant increase in the standard of competition for places has made him a victim of our progress. Shame, seems like a decent guy with some real talent. Good luck Steven.

 

[medwayseagull reborn]

Strange wording in the club statement if this is his last year. Weir talking about keeping tabs on him doesn't fit.

 

[chaileyjem]

Strange wording in the club statement if this is his last year. Weir talking about keeping tabs on him doesn't fit.

Yep sounds like there is a 1 year option.

 

[sparkie]

It's almost guaranteed that the club have an extra 1 year option.

 

[GT49er]

I’m interested in playing up front for us in a Cup Final, owning a full Regency townhouse on the seafront and an all night session with Margot Robbie. Don’t mean they’re going to realistically happen.

Yes, we know that, but it isn't relevant - and we really don't care!

 

[Guinness Boy]

Yes, we know that, but it isn't relevant - and we really don't care!

Didn’t realise you were minor Royalty

 

[sagaman]

Wisdom of hindsight! Could have been useful squad members with all the games we have this season. Midfield options looking light without Gross and Milner. Let’s hope the other three don’t get injured.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Wisdom of hindsight! Could have been useful squad members with all the games we have this season. Midfield options looking light without Gross and Milner. Let’s hope the other three don’t get injured.

Hindsight indeed!

Also Beleba not exactly experienced. But Lallana can drop in there if needed

 

[Badger Boy]

Hindsight indeed!

Also Beleba not exactly experienced. But Lallana can drop in there if needed

Mr Reliable himself, Adam Lallana!

 

[albionalex]

Wisdom of hindsight! Could have been useful squad members with all the games we have this season. Midfield options looking light without Gross and Milner. Let’s hope the other three don’t get injured.

Even with rotation would he play ahead of Dahoud, Gilmour, Baleba and Lallana?