Schurrle signing confirmed; will wear #14

[ANDRECHO 432]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGjUJsGyQ7Y

[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

[Spike 12,049]

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.

Sanchez would be the more ideal

His style is more related to Pedro and that is one of the points I was trying to put across, but whatever.

[Santiago. 1,500]

His style is more related to Pedro and that is one of the points I was trying to put across, but whatever.

Were u regarding style or role? I doubt Schurrle will be starting 35/40 games a season as does Pedro

[Rmpr 8,977]

Pedro > Schurrle, IMO.

He would fit us perfectly, but he will never leave Barcelona...