the wes 7,212 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Chelsea up bid for Stoke City keeper Asmir Begovic http://www.espn.co.uk/football/barclays-premier-league/story/2508996/chelsea-new-bid-asmir-begovic-stoke-city-goalkeeper-transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I think the kind of fee a GK would command after a few years on the bench is pocket change for clubs like Chelsea. Resale value isn't important for backup goalies when you look at the history of transfers. Perform when you're called upon and you have proven your worth.Did I read the part on Begovic signing a £4m per year contract right? Is it me or is that unsually high?Yes it is just a couple of millions. But I am sure with 'only' 28 years old, HG, good quality and ready for 2nd choice, makes him a perfect replacement for Cech at the moment. If he could stay for 3-4 years and settling in well, I bet he will don't mind staying and sign another extension.So it means it is a good investment on him, in term of age. We could settle for 1st and 2nd GK for years. About the salary, yes it is true. Cech got around 5m. Not surprised he demand 4m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Yes it is just a couple of millions. But I am sure with 'only' 28 years old, HG, good quality and ready for 2nd choice, makes him a perfect replacement for Cech at the moment. If he could stay for 3-4 years and settling in well, I bet he will don't mind staying and sign another extension.So it means it is a good investment on him, in term of age. We could settle for 1st and 2nd GK for years.About the salary, yes it is true. Cech got around 5m. Not surprised he demand 4m.Cech was on first choice GK salary, a world-class GK that had been at the club for many years as well. I'm surprised Begovic will make make that much but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Cech was on first choice GK salary, a world-class GK that had been at the club for many years as well. I'm surprised Begovic will make make that much but whatever.Yes, it is considered quite high for backup GK, but I don't think it is a big problem for us. We also pay ridiculous amount of money all this time for players like Moses, Romeu, Marin, Van Ginkel, McEachran. Get rid some of them, not mentioning their transfer fee, will make some room in our salary budget instantly.We pay Begovic for his quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroey 2,525 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Definitely an upgrade on the situation. One is a world class goal keeper, unhappy on the bench and will always leave.The other one is a top goalkeeper who decided to be a back up and is happy with it. Plus is HG and has a good age (problem solved for many seasons, unlike Schwarzer who was 40. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siwy_CFC 7 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Only right person to replace Cech, hope we will get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Looks like SkyBet have stopped taking money on his future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwan92 217 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Looks like SkyBet have stopped taking money on his future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper22 2,418 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Begovic is 5 years younger than Cech, HG, happy to sit on the bench, will have lower wages and is a top quality GK.While Cech is obviously still the better player the situation with Begovic is much better. Couple in the fact that we'll have made a profit in these 2 transfers aswell and this is turning out to be a pretty good bit of business from the club. Just have to hope that Arsenal don't wise up and fix their other serious problem (DM) and/or get lucky with injuries next season or we could have a possible challenger on our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 And if he leaves in couple of seasons, Mou can just bring Diego Lopez from Milan who will be like 35+ by then, experienced, trusts Mou and still good enough. Until then, we will have quality in Begovic, and if he wants to move, we will also make some profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Stats show Asmir Begovic is Petr Cech’s ideal replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I think the kind of fee a GK would command after a few years on the bench is pocket change for clubs like Chelsea. Resale value isn't important for backup goalies when you look at the history of transfers. Perform when you're called upon and you have proven your worth.Did I read the part on Begovic signing a £4m per year contract right? Is it me or is that unsually high?At first glance I too thought it was a pretty hefty wage but if you believe the database they have over on WAGNH he'd be in the third tier of earners alongside the likes of Mikel and Brana. Makes sense I guess seeing as we don't have the bargaining power and it'll probably be his last decent contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milka 3,393 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 BREAKING: Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Stoke Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic for £8m. [@DiMarzio]Good Choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Roses are red, Violets are blue, We're signing Begovic, Fuck you Arsenal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Welcome to Chelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Stoke demand Loftus-Cheek, Bamford or Moses from Chelsea in Asmir Begovic dealhttp://www.offthepost.info/blog/2015/07/stoke-demand-loftus-cheek-bamford-or-moses-from-chelsea-in-asmir-begovic-deal/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+offthepost%2FTLAa+%28Off+The+Post%29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Welcome to Chelsea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 ?Di Marzio claims Begovic has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. Four year contract on £65,000 a week, which is, apparently, more than double his salary at Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfcs most wanted 657 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Stats show Asmir Begovic is Petr Cech’s ideal replacement the stats are showing that begovic is better than Cech, that just shows how misleading they can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 the stats are showing that begovic is better than Cech, that just shows how misleading they can bei know but begovic played many games than cech last season thats why the stats look like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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