Dave the OAP
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[Albion] Marc Cucurella *Signed For Chelsea 05/08/2022*
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Booked (took him slightly longer than Bissouma today)
Jesus Gul
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- Feb 23, 2004
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That was one of the ‘add-ons’ to the transfer fee. Added a couple of million as they are too thick to create their own chant
From the full article in The Athletic it seems his desire to play for Pep was already out in the open at the training ground back in May. He and his team were fully aware of Albion’s stance on progression before he signed for us. Once the City deal began to flounder he tried to force the issue with the transfer request. Mmmm……one year into a five year deal he threw his toys out of the pram…….enjoy Chelsea Marc, but your reception at Brighton may be cooler than might have been expected earlier.
Jackthelad
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- Mar 31, 2010
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He looked the business today for them, a world-class player
Neville's Breakfast
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You seem to be proposing a change in business model to being a net buyer of ‘expensive, quality players’ then demolishing that model as ‘we have a bad history of recruitment in the past, wasting millions.’ Seems a little inconsistent. On balance I think we should continue with the Bloom/Barber approach that has just delivered a 9th placed finish before anyone gives you a ring regarding strategy.
Daddies, obviously.
Baldseagull
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That has always been the case. Last season the funds from shifting Ben White bought us Cucurella and Mwepu, that sale made us stronger, the window is open, so save your misery for a while yet, and see what Cucurella money can get us.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Stunning negativity. What a grim world to be in. Break free !
Very sharp, 90% passing accuracy, 13 passes in 13 mins, one key pass/cross.
oldboyroy
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Chelsea fans drooling over him after his 20 min today.......they know they've got a classy player
Felt heavy to see him in the hideous Chelsea shirt but I can't stop myself from liking the bloke.
Not going to watch excessive amounts of Chelsea as I have frankly never liked them in the Abramovich/post-Abramovich era but I feel fairly sure he will establish himself as a top, top name very quickly and definitely be in the Spain squad for the World Cup - quite possibly as a starter unless Alba has a very good few months for Barca.
Not going to watch excessive amounts of Chelsea as I have frankly never liked them in the Abramovich/post-Abramovich era but I feel fairly sure he will establish himself as a top, top name very quickly and definitely be in the Spain squad for the World Cup - quite possibly as a starter unless Alba has a very good few months for Barca.
Passing to a teammate 9 times out of 10 is entry-level stuff if you cost £62 million quid
I'd much rather he'd joined City. I've disliked Chelsea for far longer than I've disliked City - and I think he'd have fitted in better there; he coud have slotted straight in and become a fans' hero, not have to scrap it out week by week to get a game on the left ahead of Chilwell and Koulibye(sp?).
I wonder if Pep's fuming too - not at us, but at his club for not backing him. I think he genuinely wanted Cucu - and City could easily have found the extra £20-£25M quid, but chose not to back their manager. Remind me - how long does Pep usually stay at a club?
Agree. I hate City fans since the Swansea - City game in the FA Cup, but still would have felt... more his level, and they play far better football.
I don't think Pep is fuming. Haalands agent costs probably was on the same level as the transfer fee, so they're probably spent a lot of money. Pep worked with Txiki (their Ashworth) and Ferran (their Barber) for a lot of years in Barca and City and there's never been any reports of problems, don't think there's any internal tension - just FFP problems.
Pep usually stays far longer at a club than the average manager. Four years is a long time in Barcelona, three years a pretty long time in Bayern, and six years so far in City is way above the league average.
But the ship has sailed for Cucurella to play for them. If he plays really well for Chelsea, City would have to spend at least £100m on him and I don't see that happening. At that price he is probably staying with Chelsea for a long, long time unless Barcelona somehow manages to get their shit together and buy him.
kevo
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- Mar 8, 2008
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No tweet from him to say thank you to BHA and the fans (in stark contrast to Bissouma)? The club took him out of obscurity and made him into a star, probably largely due to our coaching staff. Might have missed it but havent even seen anything to say thanks for the memories etc.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
He did a nice goodbye on Instagram.
kevo
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- Mar 8, 2008
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Fair enough (don't do Insta). Thought it was surprising as he came across as a decent fella.