Plus when moving to a bigger club for a foreign player you're more likely to be able to be around communities of other players from the same nationality (which might not make a difference for the player but absolutely would for the family).
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[Albion] Marc Cucurella *Signed For Chelsea 05/08/2022*
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Plus when moving to a bigger club for a foreign player you're more likely to be able to be around communities of other players from the same nationality (which might not make a difference for the player but absolutely would for the family).
oldboyroy
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He'll get booed by the few rather than the majority. Bit like Graham after the Leeds draw last season. I'm gutted to lose him but pleased we get what he's worth rather than city thinking they can get him at basement price. Wouldn't it be good to see him and chelsea pip city to the title with Marc making a man of match performance to clinch it!(despite it being chelsea)
GloryDays
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Even if they don't pip City, as long as someone does then they'll look back on this and regret trying to hardball us. They have good players and generally when a team is that strong not winning something isn't down to the 11. I hope they win nothing, especially the UCL, and it would be lovely if they get exposed at LB more this season like they did in the community shield (as per the take I took from the TalkSport comm while on the road).
southstandandy
WEST STAND ANDY
- Jul 9, 2003
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Whilst I kinda 'get' the attraction of doubling one's wages, I do struggle with the concept of moving clubs to secure one's future. Surely, most Premier League players will earn well in excess of £20M during their career - is this not enough? If I was happy in a club, I would be more than happy to stay, if I was earning "only" £50K per week, so it just seems (to me) that greed is the only motivation, and very little to do with securing their/the family's future.
Of course, for we lesser mortals, I would happily go elsewhere to double my wages, as even then, I doubt I would earn enough to retire early, but the sums involved for players are astronomical, even at the 'lower' end of the scale.
Maybe it's just me?
Yeah, but how could you pay your energy bills with less than £50k a week?
Boil fewer kettles, I guess.
- May 8, 2018
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Whilst I kinda 'get' the attraction of doubling one's wages, I do struggle with the concept of moving clubs to secure one's future. Surely, most Premier League players will earn well in excess of £20M during their career - is this not enough? If I was happy in a club, I would be more than happy to stay, if I was earning "only" £50K per week, so it just seems (to me) that greed is the only motivation, and very little to do with securing their/the family's future.
Of course, for we lesser mortals, I would happily go elsewhere to double my wages, as even then, I doubt I would earn enough to retire early, but the sums involved for players are astronomical, even at the 'lower' end of the scale.
Maybe it's just me?
If it was wages only I’m sure he would have alerted Newcastle, he’s gets champions league football, more chance of domestic silverware and more chance of breaking into the national team.
All increase the chance of getting the dream move back to Barcas first team
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SeagullinExile
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I’m pretty sure if for some reason he doesn’t get his move this window, he’ll give as much as he did last season.
I would imagine as a kid he dreamed of winning league titles, cups, champions league and the World Cup with Spain. Let’s be honest, league title and champions league simply won’t happen with us, winning a cup might with a friendly draw and playing for Spain is less likely than if playing at top of league and champions league - World Cup in a few months.
I would imagine he would push just as hard for a move if the money was the same or possibly even for less cash if it meant he could compete for titles.
Anyone who will boo him is an idiot, imo.
I would imagine he would push just as hard for a move if the money was the same or possibly even for less cash if it meant he could compete for titles.
Anyone who will boo him is an idiot, imo.
He's more likely to get a chance to play for the national team, if he's playing regularly (and playing well) for us, than sitting on a bench fighting for a place? I hope it works out for him and bear him no ill will, I just find it disappointing...that's all.
Unlike Biss who absolutely fookin loves his chant and I'm certain us belting it out would put him off his game.
Disagree with this. Look how many squad players from Chelsea, Liverpool and United play for England who would not get in our first choice defence!
Of course he would have dreamt that, but I'm pretty sure we have a few players who represent their country, without playing in the Champions League, not winning titles?
It also goes without saying that anyone who would boo him, is a bit of a muppet.
Someone posted these stats on Bluemoon. We'll be losing a lot without Cucurella...
For those people think Cucucrella is not worth 50M.
Cucucrella 2021/22 stats at Brighton:
Defending:
+ Tackle won: 62/88, 1st rank at BHA (McAllister 51, Bissouma 50, Cancelo 54/89)
+ Successful pressures: 201, 1st rank at BHA (McAllister 199, Bissouma 146, Cancelo 119)
+ Block: 72, 1st rank at BHA (Veltman 65, Cancelo 45)
+ Interception: 72, 1st rank at BHA (Veltman 67, Bissouma 65, Cancelo 75)
Attacking (keep in mind Cucucrella played 10 games at LCB, Cancelo always high up the pitch), and playing for BHA not best attacking force in the league as City
+ Chance create: 42 (Cancelo 39)
+ Successful cross: 29 (25,2%), Cancelo 20 (16,1%)
+ Key pass: 43 (Cancelo 39)
For those people think Cucucrella is not worth 50M.
Cucucrella 2021/22 stats at Brighton:
Defending:
+ Tackle won: 62/88, 1st rank at BHA (McAllister 51, Bissouma 50, Cancelo 54/89)
+ Successful pressures: 201, 1st rank at BHA (McAllister 199, Bissouma 146, Cancelo 119)
+ Block: 72, 1st rank at BHA (Veltman 65, Cancelo 45)
+ Interception: 72, 1st rank at BHA (Veltman 67, Bissouma 65, Cancelo 75)
Attacking (keep in mind Cucucrella played 10 games at LCB, Cancelo always high up the pitch), and playing for BHA not best attacking force in the league as City
+ Chance create: 42 (Cancelo 39)
+ Successful cross: 29 (25,2%), Cancelo 20 (16,1%)
+ Key pass: 43 (Cancelo 39)
Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
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I never said it wasn't. In fact I specifically said it was mostly about the money. but there ARE other factors, whatever way you look at it. I was merely responding to you stating 'greed is the only motivation'
True, but I'd be surprised if Chelsea spend £50m+ on a LB/LWB/LCB that isn't going to be challenging the first team. Chelsea don't have the unlimited funds they used to under Abramovich, so need to be more efficient in their business. Tuchel likes to play 3 at the back with rapid wing backs. Cucurella fits in twofold there.
I never said it wasn't. In fact I specifically said it was mostly about the money. but there ARE other factors, whatever way you look at it. I was merely responding to you stating 'greed is the only motivation'
Fair point, which is why I changed it to 'driving factor'.
dadams2k11
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I will still love him where ever he goes.
He deserves big money, he is a quality player and I thought half way through last season he would fit like a glove in City's team. Shame it's Chelsea really.
No bitterness from me.
He deserves big money, he is a quality player and I thought half way through last season he would fit like a glove in City's team. Shame it's Chelsea really.
No bitterness from me.
I hope he gets the game time he deserves, as he enjoyed with us. Still, this is all (currently) theoretical, as there's still no announcement of his departure.