Oriol Romeu

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Can't blame the guy, I suppose.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Ugh. We're one of those clubs..

[Madmax 9,219]

I did check the definitions of Buy Back Clause from different legal source and in all the it mentions the same thing. ie. The Original seller gets the first right to buy for the pre determined amount IF the seller decides to sell it.

What you're stating is the first refusal clause.

The buy back clause is identical to a minimum fee release clause, only difference being that in a buy back only the original seller gets the right to speak with the player if it pays the amount stipulated in the contract. The release clause is for any club that can afford that price.

What Barcelona have is a right to first refusal, atleast that's what the manager says.

[Amblève. 4,995]

This Barcelona loyalty will fuck us, just as it did so with Arsenal. And in the end we can't do anything about it.

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

I believe in Andre's words and he said that Oriol can go only if we let him do that. Simple as that.

[termninja 5,290]

Let's assume that what Barcelona have said is true and that there really is a buyout clause in his contract, that still makes Romeu deal good for me.

First thing, no way in hell would Barcelona sell him cheaply to us as they have.

He is not a player that needs time to develop to start putting good performances, he did it right away.

If they approach him with a contract there is a chance that he would want to stay with us because a lot of players really seem to enjoy life in England and Chelsea players are treated like gods when they are winning and doing well.

Even if he accepted their deal we would still earn money from his transfer.

So all in all, we brought a cheap player who helped us and we either made profit out of his transfer or he stayed with us and became an important part of our squad. Either way, we win.

A lot of you have been saying Why would Chelsea agree to a deal like that? I believe that was the only way to bring in Romeu because Barca wouldn't sell him and risk going through a Fabregas situation all over again.

This is all of course if there really is a buyout clause, if there isn't they can politely fuck of and play this wanker :xmastongue:

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I get the impression Andre is just telling the fans what they want to hear. Fully expect Oriol to leave this summer, or the one after.

[Peace. 4,352]

This is all of course if there really is a buyout clause, if there isn't they can politely fuck of and play this wanker :xmastongue:

Even if they buy Romeu, they'll play "this wanker" (as you say), any way.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

I hate Barca

[francozola 2,040]

If it is true, blame lies with the club for agreeing to such a ridiculous deal. No need to blame Barca (for once).

It's pretty insulting that we agreed to such a deal. We're not Peterborough United. I understand that we'll still get to have a quality player in our team for a season or two, but the entire concept of it is infuriating.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

If it is true, blame lies with the club for agreeing to such a ridiculous deal. No need to blame Barca (for once).

It's pretty insulting that we agreed to such a deal. We're not Peterborough United. I understand that we'll still get to have a quality player in our team for a season or two, but the entire concept of it is infuriating.

Im not blaming them, its totally a ridiculous deal in our part. I just hate Barca

[francozola 2,040]

Im not blaming them, its totally a ridiculous deal in our part. I just hate Barca

I know. They must have been laughing their asses off after we signed that deal (if true)

[CHOULO19 24,332]

It's obvious we'll have to wait to find out the nature of the deal. There's no way we could know now. But if what Barca are saying is true, we need a new negotiator at the club!

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

It's obvious we'll have to wait to find out the nature of the deal. There's no way we could know now. But if what Barca are saying is true, we need a new negotiator at the club!

Well overdue... Madrid (Yes, they see the long term and consistently achieve outstanding revenue results - Perez is a marketing genius) and Milan especially are exceptional in those terms.

[Kieran. 6,317]

This isn't surprising.