[Football] Leandro Trossard **Sold To Arsenal 20/01/2023**

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Just another spin on this - it's obvious from RDZ's press conference that his comments are not normally the norm for our club, let alone most clubs. But if this has been going on for weeks, TB has probably sanctioned those comments (I doubt RDZ would do it off the cuff) so it was most definitely stage managed to get the first shot in before Trossard and his team get in first.

It appears that our PR team are much better than Trossard's - you only have to read their statement to realise that.

What I do think is this is all part of another TB strategy and he is rarely wrong from previous experience - like all things, trust the process and the management team.

Whilst I go along with RDZ there is a danger that his lack of knowledge of the intricacies of the English language may occasionally lead to a shitfest. Personally I quite enjoy the excitement!

 

[amexer]

Players are not worried who employs them. It is just about next contract.

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Re: the Spurs link, judging by how well he’s got on with RDZ, I’m not sure going to play for the equally demanding and probably even more abrasive Conte will be the best move for Tross!

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I suspect he was hoping to shine at the world cup in a strong Belgian side and come back with reputation enhanced, and to a queue of suitors. I'll bet they are less enthusiastic now than they were and he's got a major hump.

 

[BBassic]

Nobody is buying the 'disrespectful' manager shit are they?

The rest of the squad don't seem to have an issue

 

[Zeberdi]

What I do think is this is all part of another TB strategy and he is rarely wrong from previous experience - like all things, trust the process and the management team.

Interesting thought - to deter January offers? What would be the logic otherwise in a PR campaign that showed Tross up for a spoiled, difficult brat to work with? Doesn’t do much for the window dressing.

Probably just easier to specify the club, rather than just saying "Madrid". I didn't know which one you were talking about.

I did on every earlier post with repeated links to Atletico - can’t help if people don’t read my posts (but do understand fully why they don’t ) and my understanding is that ‘Madrid’ usually assumes ‘Atletico’, the other Madrid club is usually referred to as ‘Real Madrid’.

 

[The Wizard]

I’m not convinced Trossard has the mentality to play for a top club, maybe harsh but for me he’s far too inconsistent, on his day he’s class but a top club demands those days every game, as other players are finding out.

As an aside point, what the hell does ‘training alone’ even mean? I’ve always wondered what that means, I just imagine a bratty child over in the corner of the TG playing wall ball by himself

 

[AmexRuislip]

Probably just easier to specify the club, rather than just saying "Madrid". I didn't know which one you were talking about.

The real one, duh

 

[Frankworthington]

I never trusted him. The bags under the eyes that come and go. Smacks of dissipation. I didn't get where I am today by being dissipated at work.

Quite CJ

 

[peterward]

That should have been the giveaway that it was BS. None of the 'sources' reported that we have a +1 option.

Evening standard article says we exercised option already. Is that accurate??

"Contracts talks between Trossard and Brighton over a new long-term deal are understood to have broken down before the World Cup, with the former Genk player indicating he was ready for a new challenge. The club has since triggered a one-year option to keep him tied down until summer 2024."

Tottenham target Trossard pushes for move after being ‘humiliated’ by manager

Spurs keen to land Belgian international this month

www.standard.co.uk

If it is, then its pretty obvious all this bolshy behaviour, going on a quasi strike and then the BS about the calf (coming from the player), is all his reaction at being stopped from walking on a free in a few months.

Would be great to know if the club has already exercised the option, kind of makes the cause and effect add up.

 

[AmexRuislip]

I’m not convinced Trossard has the mentality to play for a top club, maybe harsh but for me he’s far too inconsistent, on his day he’s class but a top club demands those days every game, as other players are finding out.

As an aside point, what the hell does ‘training alone’ even mean? I’ve always wondered what that means, I just imagine a bratty child over in the corner of the TG playing wall ball by himself

Officially, he was sent to the naughty corner.

 

[Zeberdi]

That should have been the giveaway that it was BS. None of the 'sources' reported that we have a +1 option.

Presumably because these source of stories date from October when Atletico expressed an interest - the extension clause had not yet been triggered afaia - it was in December. (Thus, they were hoping to get a free transfer and the +1 was not active) There are more recent rumours (literally rumours) that another offer was turned down in recent days from Madrid but this latest effort (if true) wouldn’t have been for a free transfer, since Tross’s contract runs til Summer 24.

 

[Wozza]

Weird, because he seemed so loyal to Brighton…

 

[Weststander]

You can bet that Trossard/agent have been in close dialogue with at least one club to try to force this through now.

Mitoma’s wonderful rise spelt the end for Trossard.

I hope TB screws the buying club for as many £m as possible.

 

[albionalex]

Evening standard article says we exercised it already. Is that accurate??

Tottenham target Trossard pushes for move after being ‘humiliated’ by manager

Spurs keen to land Belgian international this month

www.standard.co.uk

If it is, then its pretty obvious all this bolshy behaviour, going on a quasi strike and then the BS about the calf (coming from the player), is all his reaction at being stopped from walking on a free in a few months.

Would be great to know if the club has already exercised the option, kind of makes the cause and effect add up.

It's been reported in a few places that we have exercised it, and I believe we would have needed to before January as otherwise he would have been able to negotiate a pre-contract with clubs abroad.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

It does have the ring of I'm good I should play every game because my agent says so.
You will play if you are good every game, not just when you feel loved.
Wah(agent crying) I need to move to where I'm appreciated/on more money.

 

[KZNSeagull]

I never trusted him. The bags under the eyes that come and go. Smacks of dissipation. I didn't get where I am today by being dissipated at work.

Great!
Super

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

I just hope the rest of the squad have not been distracted by this little soap opera. I guess it depends on how popular he was.

He’s unfollowed dunk on instagram apparently

 

[Guinness Boy]

Exactly - as I have stated up thread several times ( not Real, Atletico ) before today

My suggestion certainly doesn’t warrant the mocking response from GB et al

There’s a bit of back story here if it helps

Atletico Madrid 'battling Chelsea for Leandro Trossard deal' - Sports Mole

Atletico Madrid are battling Chelsea for the signature of Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Leandro Trossard, according to a report. : football arsenal transfer talk news atletico madrid battling chelsea for leandro trossard deal 497104

amp.sportsmole.co.uk

You said "Madrid".

Atletico are "Atleti".

 

[Guinness Boy]

He’s unfollowed dunk on instagram apparently

The ultimate passive aggressive statement of intent