gr123 167 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 That's a HUGE deal financially for Atletico. If you compare our income to theirs, Mandzukic would be a bigger financial commitment to them than Torres is to us! A lot of pressure on his shoulders. How did you come to that conclusion? Mandzukic is costing around £18m. Falcao was £35-£45m and you can argue that it's being paid for by the Costa sale. They are in the top 20 for biggest revenues in football and they are moving to larger stadium from 2016. Pretty sure they can comfortably afford Mandzukic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pHaRaOn 2,131 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 How did you come to that conclusion? Mandzukic is costing around £18m. Falcao was £35-£45m and you can argue that it's being paid for by the Costa sale. They are in the top 20 for biggest revenues in football and they are moving to larger stadium from 2016. Pretty sure they can comfortably afford Mandzukic.I think his judgement based on this information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 How did you come to that conclusion? Mandzukic is costing around £18m. Falcao was £35-£45m and you can argue that it's being paid for by the Costa sale. They are in the top 20 for biggest revenues in football and they are moving to larger stadium from 2016. Pretty sure they can comfortably afford Mandzukic.Yeah, Jake Cohen as mentioned above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Y SO LONG....bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 He's probably on vacation, there's no reason for him to interrupt his vacation to run some medicals... also he's expected along with Cahill at July 20th (to check in) and to train at the 21st. We'll probably announce him close to that date, on Saturday or even Sunday. I don't think he could fail some medicals (although Valdez just did).I don't think the numbers are the problem, as Pasalic and Zouma didn't have numbers, did they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 He's probably on vacation, there's no reason for him to interrupt his vacation to run some medicals... also he's expected along with Cahill at July 20th (to check in) and to train at the 21st. We'll probably announce him close to that date, on Saturday or even Sunday. I don't think he could fail some medicals (although Valdez just did).I don't think the numbers are the problem, as Pasalic and Zouma didn't have numbers, did they?There's a lot of evidence out there from reputable sources that Costa already took his medical before the World Cup, so we're just waiting for that announcement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 He's probably on vacation, there's no reason for him to interrupt his vacation to run some medicals... also he's expected along with Cahill at July 20th (to check in) and to train at the 21st. We'll probably announce him close to that date, on Saturday or even Sunday. I don't think he could fail some medicals (although Valdez just did).I don't think the numbers are the problem, as Pasalic and Zouma didn't have numbers, did they?Yea. I would expect an announcement then. Didn't Costa already complete his medical? And we have word from Chelsea there's an agreement, what's the rush? Lol.About that last bit, Zouma and Pasalic won't be expected to start and weren't major signings. Costa will be our starting #9. Number is more important for him, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yea. I would expect an announcement then. Didn't Costa already complete his medical? And we have word from Chelsea there's an agreement, what's the rush? Lol.About that last bit, Zouma and Pasalic won't be expected to start and weren't major signings. Costa will be our starting #9. Number is more important for him, I think.some people implied we haven't announced him yet because his fave numbers - 19 and 9 - are already taken and we could be possibly waiting to decide on Ba's and Torres' situations in order to announce him, what doesn't seem reasonable imo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 some people implied we haven't announced him yet because his fave numbers - 19 and 9 - are already taken and we could be possibly waiting to decide on Ba's and Torres' situations in order to announce him, what doesn't seem reasonable imo...I doubt that's why. If anything he'll probably take 17 if neither of those guys leave. Hoping one leaves though so he can have a strikers number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 He's probably on vacation, there's no reason for him to interrupt his vacation to run some medicals... also he's expected along with Cahill at July 20th (to check in) and to train at the 21st. We'll probably announce him close to that date, on Saturday or even Sunday. I don't think he could fail some medicals (although Valdez just did).I don't think the numbers are the problem, as Pasalic and Zouma didn't have numbers, did they?I don't buy this. many players interrupt their holidays to sign a contract. why did Fabregas, Sanchez, Shaw etc? I feel there is more to this than a simple 'he doesn't want to interrupt his vacation' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.F. 1,484 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 If Diego Costa goes to Chelsea via buyout clause, £32m could be £45m+ w taxes. Expect clubs to negotiate £31.999m transfer to avoid tax... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yea. I would expect an announcement then. Didn't Costa already complete his medical? And we have word from Chelsea there's an agreement, what's the rush? Lol.About that last bit, Zouma and Pasalic won't be expected to start and weren't major signings. Costa will be our starting #9. Number is more important for him, I think.I really don't think it's because of the number thing. Hazard was announced without number allocated iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I don't buy this. many players interrupt their holidays to sign a contract. why did Fabregas, Sanchez, Shaw etc? I feel there is more to this than a simple 'he doesn't want to interrupt his vacation'he's in the middle of nowhere in Brazil... remote areas and all where his family is from (last I've heard anyway, he could have gone somewhere else).If the agreement with Atletico is a done deal, and it was announced we reached the release clause, I don't see another issue - unless he has some physical issue that would stop the transfer. Then why would Atletico have signed Mandzukic if it wasn't a done deal?I don't see any concerning reason for this delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I don't buy this. many players interrupt their holidays to sign a contract. why did Fabregas, Sanchez, Shaw etc? I feel there is more to this than a simple 'he doesn't want to interrupt his vacation'There's absolutely no reason for him or us to do that though. He's on holiday, we've got the deal sewn up so why not just wait until he's in Cobham ready to train and get the photo done at the same time?He's a Chelsea player in all but name now. People just need to relax and not look for conspiracy theories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Well if he stays at Madrid he will have a fight on his hand next season with Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 LolThat is Spikes Avatar and hence to why that image is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 That is Spikes Avatar and hence to why that image is there. Yes, I realized it, just found it was funny. Some kind of misplaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yes, I realized it, just found it was funny. Some kind of misplaced.Oh sweet haha, just making sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Atm can't afford to have costa and mandzukic in the squad financually. So not at all worried that he will be a cfc player soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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