Koke

[Siwy_CFC 7]

This move make sense if we'll start to play by 4-3-3 formation with 2 good ball operators in shape of Cesc and Koke, thats mean Hazard and second winger(Willian? or i hope Sterling?) will have more ease in front but it's mean we play offensive football and i dont think that Jose is in to do this. In my opinion if we change formation it will be 1 def mid (Matic), 1 playmaker (Cesc) and 1 B2B (Ramires/Khedira?)

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

This move make sense if we'll start to play by 4-3-3 formation with 2 good ball operators in shape of Cesc and Koke, thats mean Hazard and second winger(Willian? or i hope Sterling?) will have more ease in front but it's mean we play offensive football and i dont think that Jose is in to do this. In my opinion if we change formation it will be 1 def mid (Matic), 1 playmaker (Cesc) and 1 B2B (Ramires/Khedira?)

Ramires is not a B2B, and as seen vs QPR once Oscar replaced him, he completely debalances the midfield.

I know Jose won't like it but maybe he just needs to trust RLC.

[didierforever 7,349]

people underestimate how good koke is defensively!!!

[Waterfall 893]

And people underestimate how much he loves Atletico. This guy ain't leaving.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

And people underestimate how much he loves Atletico. This guy ain't leaving.

So you think people should stop talking about him here because it's possible he won't leave? I think we all know that.

[didierforever 7,349]

And people underestimate how much he loves Atletico. This guy ain't leaving.

he has a buy out clause. if we trigger that, he will have to leave ATM. if not, he WILL, end up at barca which will be way worse.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

he has a buy out clause. if we trigger that, he will have to leave ATM.

No, Koke can say no to us and stay in ATM.

[didierforever 7,349]

No, Koke can say no to us and stay in ATM.

and then leave for barca next summer?. sounds like a plan, does not it?

[nadavTKL 1,787]

and then leave for barca next summer?. sounds like a plan, does not it?

Its possible he'll do just that, but i didnt get your point...

[didierforever 7,349]

Its possible he'll do just that, but i didnt get your point...

my point is that he WILL leave ATM sooner or later. once the vultures start circling, they will get him (and that includes us).

if koke does love ATM as much as you claim, he has to know leaving for chelsea will be much better than leaving for barca (and he will without a doubt be a perfect replacement for xavi/iniesta).

thus, i dont see the point of him saying no if we actually trigger the clause.

[Pizy 18,877]

Does he really have a buyout clause? I've never heard anything about it.

[didierforever 7,349]

Does he really have a buyout clause? I've never heard anything about it.

everyone in spain has a buyout clause.. weird tradition. his is 60mil euros if i am not wrong

[LondonsFinest 692]

Does he really have a buyout clause? I've never heard anything about it.

51 million euros. 44 mil.pounds.

[Fernando 6,585]

51 million euros. 44 mil.pounds.

44 million pounds is a great buy for someone that young.

I would have not agree if it was someone like Cavani. But this guy is young and is already performing at a high level.

[Pizy 18,877]

Seems kinda weird that no club has triggered the clause if that's the case. Soon to be a regular and very important star in the next generation of the Spanish national team. I know he loves Atleti, but you would think some club would at least tempt him with a huge wage bump and make him say no.

The fact that we have several of his former teammates and a couple of his national team teammates could be a huge boost for us should we seriously be interested. Would be awesome if we did a Fabregas/Costa with Koké and got a deal done ASAP this summer. Atleti aren't difficult to deal with in terms of negotiating it seems. Maybe even offer a player of ours to sweeten the deal.