stewart_weir
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I suspect the recruitment team moved on from this one earlier this week and this thread is now ancient history.
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[Albion] Darwin Núñez
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Ahhh... don’t misquote me thank you. Not what I said.
More accurately: Portuguese League or Premier League.
Behind Enemy Lines
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Benfica are a famous old club and much bigger than the Albion. They have a brilliant, large stadium which holds 65,000 and they play in Europe every season. Lisbon is one of the best cities in Europe to live in.
Bladders
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Not really , it’s like saying Celtic or Brighton
It’s not about the club in question , it’s do you want to play in the global most watched league in the world or some no mark league only the locals care about
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A hatrick against Liverpool and he's instantly worth £100,000,000+ and would be coveted by them too.
You think the Premier League isn’t as good as the Portuguese League?
Each to their own.
Playing in a league nobody watches or interested in.
Or playing in the best and most watched league in the world.
Drivel.
Facts say the Premier league is the most watched league in the world. Your opinions on it is irrelevant
Benfica play in the Champions League basically every season. Then there's the obvious appeal of similarity in lifestyle to Portgual from Spain. Plus Benfica are a fixture in the footballing rich list.
I could understand maybe why you'd query moving to Benfica over, for example, Ajax, Dortmund or Arsenal, but they're clearly and obviously a much more attractive option than Brighton.
But so do Celtic and Rangers? (Ok no jokes about Celtic [emoji38])
Ahh I don’t want to diss Benfica. I know they’ve got great history and pedigree. And I’m sure it’s a lovely place to live (as is Scotland).
But I would question an ambitious young footballer choosing to play in that duff Portuguese league over the Prem. Not about us, or about Brighton.
We have one of the best leagues in the world here. No hype required (don’t get that one either “omg PL is overhyped”).
blockhseagull
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Disappointed if true but can completely understand why at this stage of his career he would choose Benfica over Brighton.
Only 21, one decent season at Spanish second division..... a move to Portugal where he can adapt to the culture far easier than the UK... get some champions league experience etc.
Only 21, one decent season at Spanish second division..... a move to Portugal where he can adapt to the culture far easier than the UK... get some champions league experience etc.
Deportivo Seagull
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Implication was either Brighton in the premier or Benfica in the Portuguese league. No contest.
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So you think he doesn't back himself?
If that's the case he'll never 'make it' anywhere.
Deportivo Seagull
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The Scottish league is nowhere near the Portuguese league so that is a very poor comparison.
It is about the club. What would you prefer.? In a team that has been fighting relegation for three years or a team that will be playing in Europe and most likely in the later stages?
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blockhseagull
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I’ve no idea I don’t know him or ever heard him speak.
Also I’m not saying it’s the RIGHT decision, just that I can see there could be reasons why he might go to Benfica as his next step.
We didn’t think Ben White was ready so we loaned him to Leeds to develop, no reason to suggest the team around Núñez (agent, family) etc aren’t thinking the same thing.
I read the article in La Voz earlier. It's was just a couple of paragraphs with no quotes from anyone. Meanwhile, the Italian press are reporting that Napoli are preparing a bid.
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Chances are the only thing we've learned from the last couple of weeks is:-
'Darwin's 'people' can work the media, good'.
Bladders
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Not really , I’d say the Jock league probably has more viewers with Celtic fans across the world .
Benfica usually get six group matches before crashing out . I’d understand if they were a team that could compete at the sharp end of the CL .
I’m well aware how big Benfica are , I’m not saying they’re a nothing club , far from it , just seems a safe option to take .
Oh well , never mind . I felt this one was a bit of a punt anyway .
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