Sheva. 5,373 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 They did get they Euro Cup out of it but I don't know how much financial sercurity could be gained from a 2nd tier European trophy.Not a lot really, the difference between money received in the CL and EL is massive.Read this on the Guardian a couple months ago: "Last season Arsenal, knocked out in the round of 16 by Barcelona, the eventual winners, earned just under €30m (£24.5m)"While Man city and Liverpool who were knocked out in the very same stage (in the Europa League) that season were paid €6m each.http://www.guardian....a-europa-league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenza666 221 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Zenit set to land Hulk for €50mhttp://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1145519/zenit-st-petersburg-set-to-land-porto-striker-hulk-for-%25E2%2582%25AC50m?cc=5901http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1145519/zenit-st-petersburg-set-to-land-porto-striker-hulk-for-%25E2%2582%25AC50m?cc=5901 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone 290 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Would be a waste if such a talent threw away his career at his peak going to that graveyard league. I don't blame Porto for wanting such an astronomical amount for their starman but they should somehow respect his ambitions. Anyway, I'm just glad I don't wake up rushing to this section to see if we signed so and so. Couldn't wish for a better transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,897 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm callin bullshit on that. I'd think he'd rather just stay at Porto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Atletico Madrid are in deep financial trouble instead of using the Aguero money to clear outstanding debt they splurged on Falcao to keep the fans happy. You can't fault them for having the fans first in mind but was it the smartest decision regarding the long term future of the club? They did get they Euro Cup out of it but I don't know how much financial sercurity could be gained from a 2nd tier European trophy.I'm pretty sure they still owe a lot of money to Porto for Falcao and may even be behind in repayments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Pinto da Costa has now revealed that Porto have rejected that €50m offer from Zenit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_3d 1,140 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 They rejected 50 mill?Porto is on crack!!!Hazard went less then that, there is no way he should be more valuable then that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfall 893 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Let him end his career at Porto then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouNameIt 1,511 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 They rejected 50 mill?Porto is on crack!!!Hazard went less then that, there is no way he should be more valuable then that!You do realize that it most probably was Hulk that turned that down, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 “@TransferNewsCen: There's the will of the player involved. Hulk never wanted to play in Russia, just in EPL. Chelsea was always the priority. (Joao Ruela) -W.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedWhite&BLUE 37 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I think Porto "rejected" the offer with the full knowledge that Hulk would never agree to personal terms with Zenit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfall 893 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 You do realize that it most probably was Hulk that turned that down, right?Actually, Porto's president(?) turned it down saying he doesn't want to sell Hulk. So yeah, Porto is on crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonDavis23 371 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 the rest of portos team isn't worth 20mil let alone 50mil for one player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,897 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Didn't Porto say they want this resolved by the end of the day today? Wish it would be over with already. My guess is that he'll remain a Porto player for the coming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm gonna put a £10 bet on for Hulk to join Chelsea on deadline day.what odds did you get? can't see it happening tbh so i would want extremely large numbers to even consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouNameIt 1,511 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Actually, Porto's president(?) turned it down saying he doesn't want to sell Hulk. So yeah, Porto is on crack.So you actually think that if we made the same offer, Porto wouldnt sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsealukas23 79 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 We don't need him !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,697 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm gonna put a £10 bet on for Hulk to join Chelsea on deadline day. You could also throw that 10 pounds in the St. Margharet's Loch. I don't see that this transfer is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson 358 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 what odds did you get? can't see it happening tbh so i would want extremely large numbers to even consider it.Only 5/1 lol :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rentboi 0 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 What flavour?BBQ or Butthurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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