[Albion] Florin Andone season-long loan to Galatasaray

[ATFC Seagull]

According to Transfermarkt (no idea how reliable that is, but lots of people seem to use/quote it), Andone's agent (or agency) has no other players in England, but quite a lot at top clubs around Europe.

Could it be as simple as the agent being able to work this move to Galatasary, Andone fancying it and asking for it (I would imagine it feels a little more glamorous to a lot of players than Brighton), and the club feeling that it's not worth saying no and having a player who doesn't want to be here (perhaps combined with the fact there are question marks over his attitude in general)? I can't imagine there was some sort of master plan to offload Andone so late, or that one red card (as ridiculous as it was) has prompted such a strong reaction from the club. Equally it doesn't seem that likely that Connolly has totally changed Potter's mindset in the last few days.

 

[Seasidesage]

From my perspective this appears to rash, foolish even. All I can think is that something has happened behind the scenes. Andone has gone from opening day scorer to surplus to requirements in 3 games, it has to be more than just the Red card IMO. Time will tell I guess but January cannot come quick enough....

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

According to Transfermarkt (no idea how reliable that is, but lots of people seem to use/quote it), Andone's agent (or agency) has no other players in England, but quite a lot at top clubs around Europe.

Could it be as simple as the agent being able to work this move to Galatasary, Andone fancying it and asking for it (I would imagine it feels a little more glamorous to a lot of players than Brighton), and the club feeling that it's not worth saying no and having a player who doesn't want to be here (perhaps combined with the fact there are question marks over his attitude in general)? I can't imagine there was some sort of master plan to offload Andone so late, or that one red card (as ridiculous as it was) has prompted such a strong reaction from the club. Equally it doesn't seem that likely that Connolly has totally changed Potter's mindset in the last few days.

I would be amazed if Connolly is yet ready for the PL.

 

[GT49er]

I would be amazed if Connolly is yet ready for the PL.

As of last Saturday, he's already in it.

 

[Turkey]

700k loan fee - https://www.galatasaray.org/haber/gs-sportif-a-s/florin-andone-galatasarayda/44780

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

As of last Saturday, he's already in it.

That does not mean he is ready for it.

 

[Sorrel]

Oh well, that goal against Palace was great anyway. Now we'll never get to sing "The one Andone".

 

[the right footed denilson]

As of last Saturday, he's already in it.

Exactly. And learning from the likes of Murray everyday, not to mention being on the same pitch as the likes of Aguero. Very few young players are simply ‘ready’, they learn, but they can only do that if they’re given a go.


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[Bozza]

700k loan fee - https://www.galatasaray.org/haber/gs-sportif-a-s/florin-andone-galatasarayda/44780

Doesn't it say 700k to the club and 2.5m to Andone?

 

[Bold Seagull]

An utterly bizarre decision IMHO

Andone and Locadia out and we still have Jahanbaksh

Utterly bizarre

In respect of Jahanbakhsh - you cannot just force a player to go out on loan. They have to agree to it. You may even have to give them a bit of a sweetner to accept a deal. We may well have tried to convince AJ it would be better for his career if he did, but he refused and demanded he stayed.

 

[GT49er]

That does not mean he is ready for it.

Well, he was. End of.

 

[Turkey]

Doesn't it say 700k to the club and 2.5m to Andone?

I think that means 2.5m on wages.

 

[Perkino]

This is the move that many of us were hoping for...A player who isn't expected to be a regular started moved on to make way for the young talent we have! I personally am gutted as Andone is mustard in Championship Manager

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

Well, he was. End of.

Not really mate. He has to do a job and score goals. That will be end of, until he does that it is NOT 'end of'. Surely you can see that. A player is not ready just because he plays..he has to do something when he gets there.

 

[phoenix]

Beautifully set up by Maupay on Saturday too. I'm quietly optimistic. I think that great team spirit is worth more than a couple of goals over a whole season.

After a few more games Trossard will be tucking them in. He won't make the same mistake of taking too long in the penalty area. He will learn quickly. Yes Maupay will be useful also, just needs a little time.

 

[Bozza]

Doesn't it say 700k to the club and 2.5m to Andone?

Yes, but didn't your post originally say 2.5m to us as a loan fee?

 

[phoenix]

Yep all prolific goal scorers

Under a slightly negative manager!

 

[amexer]

Did Potter have any say in Knockaert,Locadia,and Andone leaving.Maybe he was told when taken on that some experienced players have to go and must give some Academy players a chance. All 3 players were under contract and find it hard to believe that Potter would be telling Bloom he wants them all out.

 

[the right footed denilson]

In respect of Jahanbakhsh - you cannot just force a player to go out on loan. They have to agree to it. You may even have to give them a bit of a sweetner to accept a deal. We may well have tried to convince AJ it would be better for his career if he did, but he refused and demanded he stayed.

He’s also got a great attitude it seems.
Ali J will get a chance now- we’ve seen how ruthless Potter can be now, so it’s up to him to show us something.


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[LamieRobertson]

After a few more games Trossard will be tucking them in. He won't make the same mistake of taking too long in the penalty area. He will learn quickly. Yes Maupay will be useful also, just needs a little time.

No certainty about any of that