Schurrle signing confirmed; will wear #14

[themightyblue 443]

Schürrle is more mature, intelligent than Sturridge, but Sturridge is far more talented and unpredictable.

Still I'd rather have Sanchez, cos he is a little quicker, out and out winger, more experienced and skilled. Though it is not much a difference.

Like I said, just my opinion that Schurrle is more talented.

Daniel B. ‏@dan_bu57m

Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Völler is in London right now to negotiate the Schürrle to Chelsea transfer. Decision close. #CFC

[Backstreet09 499]

Like I said, just my opinion that Schurrle is more talented.

Daniel B. ‏@dan_bu57m

Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Völler is in London right now to negotiate the Schürrle to Chelsea transfer. Decision close. #CFC

Awesome mayne, that's just awesome XD.

Oh and Sturridge is shit

[ANDRECHO 432]

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[Peace. 4,352]

It makes you wonder about other figures like £32m Hazard and £25m Oscar. Even Lukaku at £18m

As some members have already stated, Oscar has been bought for 25 millions euros, not 25 millions pounds. I read on some brazilians site that his price was slightly over 60 millions reals. $R65m = €25m. So that makes sense (and £25m = $R77m...).

On the other hand, Hazard price tag is truly £32m. He cost €40m. Though, his wage is “only” £110k a week, while they say £150+k.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

True. I've already seen this Schurrle transfer reported as a 50m deal (adding wages). They really hate us don't they?

It makes you wonder about other figures like £32m Hazard and £25m Oscar. Even Lukaku at £18m

And Lukaku as far as I recal was 10M + bonuses (which could increase it to 18). But if he turns out good enough to earn those bonuses then he's good enough to warrant that fee.

[Jase 43,479]

As some members have already stated, Oscar has been bought for 25 millions euros, not 25 millions pounds. I read on some brazilians site that his price was slightly over 60 millions reals. $R65m = €25m. So that makes sense (and £25m = $R77m...).

On the other hand, Hazard price tag is truly £32m. He cost €40m. Though, his wage is “only” £110k a week, while they say £150+k.

Yup. English media has brainwashed most people to believe that Hazard is on 175k p/w wages here when he's clearly not as the Belgian/French media has said he's only on 110k p/w wages(or somewhere around there). In fact, I even remember the English media going in detail and calculating the price of Hazard's entire contract which was just ridiculously mental! Anyway, between the English and French/Belgian media, I know who I would rather believe more in this situation given the latter knows much more about Hazard and especially the English media has an agenda against us and they don't usually have a clue what's going on with our transfers.

[ANDRECHO 432]

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[Amblève. 4,995]

For 20 million, I'd take Sanchez over Schurrle.

Schurrle's development has stalled at Leverkusen, he generally has 1-2 good games...then goes missing for a few games and then has another 1-2 good games.

Exactly. He was an outstanding player for Mainz on their level (above average but not exactly very good) but ever since moving to Leverkusen he has remained that player. He hasn't had a real progress that would get you excited nor has he ever shown that he has the potential to become a guy who can put in world-class perfomances on a regular basis which is what I personally expect from a guy we pay 20m euros for. Right now he even struggles with playing well for more than 3 games. I'd much rather see us going for a proven player instead of Schürrle.

[MGuerreiro 252]

Exactly. He was an outstanding player for Mainz on their level (above average but not exactly very good) but ever since moving to Leverkusen he has remained that player. He hasn't had a real progress that would get you excited nor has he ever shown that he has the potential to become a guy who can put in world-class perfomances on a regular basis which is what I personally expect from a guy we pay 20m euros for. Right now he even struggles with playing well for more than 3 games. I'd much rather see us going for a proven player instead of Schürrle.

€20M is £17M. To expect a player coming for £17M to put in world class performances on a regular basis is way too optimistic. World class players (or players with the potential to become world class) cost a lot more then £17M in the current economy. Think you're in the wrong decade mate.

[Amblève. 4,995]

€20M is £17M. To expect a player coming for £17M to put in world class performances on a regular basis is way too optimistic. World class players (or players with the potential to become world class) cost a lot more then £17M in the current economy. Think you're in the wrong decade mate.

If you wanna bold a part of my post then bold the whole statement.

Exactly. He was an outstanding player for Mainz on their level (above average but not exactly very good) but ever since moving to Leverkusen he has remained that player. He hasn't had a real progress that would get you excited nor has he ever shown that he has the potential to become a guy who can put in world-class perfomances on a regular basis which is what I personally expect from a guy we pay 20m euros for. Right now he even struggles with playing well for more than 3 games. I'd much rather see us going for a proven player instead of Schürrle.

You're welcome.

[MGuerreiro 252]

If you wanna bold a part of my post then bold the whole statement.

You're welcome.

I'll do you one better and quote my own post.

"World class players (or players with the potential to become world class) cost a lot more then £17M in the current economy."

What player that has the potential to become world class is available for £17M?

Today you get a pretty good squad player for that fee, especially if you are a "big" team.

[Spike 12,049]

Don't expect World Class Hazard/Mata type signing. This guy is bought to fill in gaps and provide Option B. Schürrle is to Chelsea as Pedro is to Barcelona. Flexible and hardworking that won't always have a great game but will always put in 100%.

[English Freak 456]

Don't expect World Class Hazard/Mata type signing. This guy is bought to fill in gaps and provide Option B. Schürrle is to Chelsea as Pedro is to Barcelona. Flexible and hardworking that won't always have a great game but will always put in 100%.

Pedro didn't cost Barcelona close to 20 million.

It should be Schurrle is to Chelsea as Sanchez is to Barcelona...both of them will try their best, they won't always have good games but they will play a part in squad rotation.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

I am not a fan of this transfer at all especially when we dont have a manager. What if our next manager likes De Bruyne?? Besides 20 million are u kidding me?? He hasnt even scored 10 goals this season that money could be better used elsewhere like a central midfielder. We have 3 good strikers in our books and wingers who score so I dont see the need of an additional front line player. This whole superstar thing with the chelsea heirarchy is so annoying last time around we missed out on a decent central mid in Sissoko whilst we were looking for expensive options. Emeliano needs to get his act together otherwise we will loose good players like De Bruyne. The poor kid hasnt even been given a chance to shine and they want to sell him already. If you gonna sell someone to them give them Marko marin .

[Santiago. 1,500]

Don't expect World Class Hazard/Mata type signing. This guy is bought to fill in gaps and provide Option B. Schürrle is to Chelsea as Pedro is to Barcelona. Flexible and hardworking that won't always have a great game but will always put in 100%.

Sanchez would be the more ideal