Nicolás Otamendi

[supporter 3,088]

Do you have any previous examples of this?

They bought Otamendi for laughable money when he was having discipline issues in previous club, they dont owe him nothing, its him who after ONE great season decided that Valencia is too small for him.

Hi friend!

For example Mendieta. An important Spanish player who wanted to go to Real Madrid in 2000. Real Madrid offered 10,000 million pesetas (60 million euros) and Valencia was pressing Mendieta all summer for him not go to Real Madrid and Valencia finally sold Mendieta to Lazio by 7,000 million pesetas (42 million euros) just for not seem a small team that sells players to Real Madrid.

Another example is Ayala. Another player who wanted to go to Real Madrid and Valencia had Ayala without playing six months as punishment and Ayala finally had to accept to continue in Valencia...

Obviously all teams have the right to try to keep their players, but I think we have to be realistic and if a team gives 30 million euros to signing Otamendi, I think Valencia should accept the offer and not to request 50 million. Valencia is not Real Madrid, Barelona, Bayern, Chelsea ... it is a normal team that has to fight every year to get into Champions League.

Regards.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

http://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2015/07/10/fichaje-otamendi-valencia-millones-united-psg/263315.html

MÁNCHESTER, LONDRES, PARÍS...

El mercado se activa y Otamendi se calienta Florentino sigue pendiente, Mourinho llama y el PSG pregunta precio

(Manchester, London, Paris ...
The market is active and heated Otamendi
Florentino is pending, Mourinho called and ask price PSG)

The 'saga Otamendi' is about to be unleashed. In July 26 (day Argentina must appear on Valencia) right around the corner, the transfer market has not yet experienced its breaking point. After a season-high performance, the central object of desire for the most powerful clubs in the continent. However, the summer just recorded significant movements. Football money is stopped, but not for long. As soon draft economic movement will succeed the transfer circuit like a chain reaction it were takes place. And as recognized by the major market players, that is about to occur. Behind this scene of apparent calm frantic activity and the name of the Argentine center it is in the eye of the storm unfolds. So is the market for Otamendi.

Eugenio Lopez, representative of the player, is currently in Europe. A few days ago he landed in Madrid and has been told this newspaper held a face to face meeting with Florentino Perez. The chief executive of Madrid has a vested interest in bringing to Valencia at the Bernabeu. In the meetings that his team played against Valencia, Florentino was captivated the fighting spirit of Nico and his attention solvency with which his opponents is imposed overlooked. Interest is strong, the defense is a man of the president, but it all depends on the evolution mess with Sergio Ramos. So he took him to his representative, with whom he negotiated last summer arrival of James, one of his favorite players. Madrid, acknowledged the player's own environment, settle a first level of the ladder of clubs interested in acquiring his services this summer.

Valencia's approach, however, remains firm. Fifty or nothing. Except as stated over and over again before leaving the club and Lay Hoon reaffirmed in this farewell appearance. In the same step that Madrid is Manchester City, which has put Mangala in the market and is willing to make a major effort to sign him. And just behind, in the background, it is his neighbor United. Van Gaal's team goes crazy to incorporate a core of guarantees, leads all players'tocando' season that district, but interest has cooled Nico. Varane, Howedes, De Vrij, Hummels, Marquinhos, the Otamendi own ... The casting is very large but no clear favorite today and Ramos. Plus, with the possibility of negotiating with De Gea as currency in Madrid.

More clubs in touch
In a final level Chelsea and Paris St. Germain, the two clubs who have joined later to the race for player of Valencia appear. Mourinho this week Jorge Mendes phoned and asked her to take him to London Otamendi. The Portuguese coach wants him to his orders and go on a spare Valencia high level for a natural leader like Terry, who has a duo with Cahill, while Zouma, the other main campus, has moved the midfielder. The situation with the PSG is also hot. Thiago Silva is likely or Marquinhos out in the coming weeks and on Wednesday, when Mendes negotiated arrival of Di Maria, executives of the Paris Club took the opportunity to ask how much it would cost the arrival of Otamendi. All clubs offer between 3'5 and 4 million euros per season. The player is on vacation in Buenos Aires and want everything as fast as possible is resolved.

(via Google translation)

Super Desporte is local based newspaper in Valencia. They supposedly have good connection with the club.

If Mourinho phoned to Mendes then there's very good chance Chelsea are interested. Also every club know the price - 50m€. Is he worth it ? 27 years old for 50m€ ? Thanks to good pounds to euros rate it's 35m£-36m£. Huge but if he is able to maintain his last season form then he's worth it. Player in his prime who could slot straight into the first XI.

[LondonsFinest 692]

If this sends Zouma on loan(first team-certain), benches Cahill, rotates JT, and then Zouma forms a partnership, I'm okay with it. Other than that I highly doubt we'd make this signing.

[Unionjack 7,531]

If this sends Zouma on loan(first team-certain), benches Cahill, rotates JT, and then Zouma forms a partnership, I'm okay with it. Other than that I highly doubt we'd make this signing.

Or if it gets shot of Cahill and rotates Zouma/JT ready to take his place Im happy. But Id like to keep Happy on site if poss.

But as everyone thought the utd deal was sorted nobody else stepped up for him. I'm surprised.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Jose Mourinho this week phoned Jorge Mendes and asked him to bring Nicolas Otamendi to London. #CFC #VCF (via @superdeporte_es)

[Pizy 18,858]

Don't think it would make any sense to sign a super expensive CB this summer. Can't see José permanently benching Cahill. Zouma would also get no opportunities at CB either.

Next summer is more likely.

[obiwan92 217]

Don't think it would make any sense to sign a super expensive CB this summer. Can't see José permanently benching Cahill. Zouma would also get no opportunities at CB either.

Next summer is more likely.

No way. I wouldn't pay 50 million pounds for a 28 year old CB next year. Now or don't do it at all, I say.

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

Don't see us changing our approach in big games unless we sign a top, proactive centre-back. We get slaughtered in counter-attacks every time Jose decides not to be conservative and it's mostly down to Cahill's lack of awareness and him simply not having the qualities of a proactive defender.

I would love us to sign Otamendi though. He has modern defender's traits, love it.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Good CB... can sign him if the price is not too high...

[Jase 43,479]

They are all rumours but do we actually have a clear idea on who we want to buy? We seem to be randomly jumping from one player to another and many of the players we have been linked with do not improve the starting XI!

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

They are all rumours but do we actually have a clear idea on who we want to buy? We seem to be randomly jumping from one player to another and many of the players we have been linked with do not improve the starting XI!

I think 90% of them are only rumours.... Mou isn't the person who jumps from one player to another...

he clearly knows what he wants.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

If Benatia is realy open for move (he said something that is happy at bayern, but that could change if he wont be given more play time), I would take him ahead of Otamendi.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

Nope. Terry is still around next season and I see Zouma-Terry being our centre back pairing, Jose is not stupid enough to stunt Zouma's development and he won't do it.

[RhesusReus 219]

If this benches Terry, moves Azpi to RB and puts Luis at LB, allowing a high line, freeing up Matic and Cesc, then I'm all for it.

Otherwise. it's not really an improvement, as JT is the one that is forcing us to play a certain style, not Cahill.

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

Good to see us people on here saying its Cahill's fault we play like this or this happens since we are linked with another CB. I mean like Ramires and Mikel at times it seems he cannot exactly catch a break. For a 7M signing from Bolton hes exceeded expectations and become a really good player....

Otamendi had a good season, as did Valencia in general but I don't think he'd be much of an improvement on Cahill or Zouma.