Radamel Falcao

[DDA 9,691]

are you seriously saying you would be against roman paying £100 Million for Messi? that would be a bargain for him!

Yes mate I am. No player is worth 100 million pounds. We could buy 4 players who would add more to the squad than what one player would. I thought our fans more than most fans would appreciate that big price tagged players don't always bring what we expect to the table.

[Stats 7,059]

Let's just get the story straight. Anyone expecting us to get Falcao in January, expect huge disappointment. There is no way Atletico, who on paper are challenging for La Liga, are in a good position and have a desperate need to reach the Champions League, are going to sell their best player. It does not make sense, they need him for their chances of qualifying for the competition because it would really help them get rid of the debts they got there. If they sell him they will be a far inferior team and will fall down the table for sure. Unless we are going to pay £100m plus for him this transfer will not happen in January. It is in Atletico's and Falcao's best interest to let him go in the summer at least.

[fAnta 107]

Yes mate I am. No player is worth 100 million pounds. We could buy 4 players who would add more to the squad than what one player would. I thought our fans more than most fans would appreciate that big price tagged players don't always bring what we expect to the table.

Let's just get the story straight. Anyone expecting us to get Falcao in January, expect huge disappointment. There is no way Atletico, who on paper are challenging for La Liga, are in a good position and have a desperate need to reach the Champions League, are going to sell their best player. It does not make sense, they need him for their chances of qualifying for the competition because it would really help them get rid of the debts they got there. If they sell him they will be a far inferior team and will fall down the table for sure. Unless we are going to pay £100m plus for him this transfer will not happen in January. It is in Atletico's and Falcao's best interest to let him go in the summer at least.

You are aware it isn't 100 million his buyout clause is 48 million. atletico cant ask for anymore than that. 100 million is just the media spicing up the headline by adding in agent fees a figue of 200k a week and god knows what else. Wouldve thought you knew that...

[Rmpr 8,977]

I would never beg nor even ask for Roman to splash 100 million on Messi, let alone Falcao.

You realise Torres will cost us more than 100mi if he stays until the end of his contract right?

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Its not the question if Falcao will come in jan or not, but if he comes, will he actualy be that good?

He hasnt score in last five matches (pens dont count) and he somehow dipped in form-doesnt do anything realy good in team, besides scoring.

If he doesnt score, he is more or less invisible, but still big player anyway.

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You are aware it isn't 100 million his buyout clause is 48 million. atletico cant ask for anymore than that. 100 million is just the media spicing up the headline by adding in agent fees a figue of 200k a week and god knows what else. Wouldve thought you knew that...

Just remembered the buyout clause thanks. However I can't see him wanting to leave Atletico in Jan. He is quite loyal and in other words as said he wants to stay there till January but will one point want to move on. I am sure he will be an Atletico player come February.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Its not the question if Falcao will come in jan or not, but if he comes, will he actualy be that good?

He hasnt score in last five matches (pens dont count) and he somehow dipped in form-doesnt do anything realy good in team, besides scoring.

If he doesnt score, he is more or less invisible, but still big player anyway.

Check the article I posted in the page before. Menazo who worked with both Torres and Falcao sums up the why Falcao shouldn't flop.

"He shows that mental toughness in finals,” said Manzano.“Think about the Europa League final with Porto, the Europa League final with Atletico Madrid against Athletic Bilbao and the Super Cup win over Chelsea.You need enormous mental strength to play those type of games the way he does as if they were just another match. Whoever signs Falcao will have made the right decision. He is as close to a safe bet as you can have.”

Equally he described Torres as a “confidence player”.

That's the difference, Falcao has the mental toughness which separates a good player from a world class player. He's got the mentality of a champion, last year a certain number 11 passed his prime showed how far a positive/strong mental strength can take you.

[petr.breu 1,618]

Stupid from him now...

[Sheva. 5,373]

He's hardly touched the ball.

[DDA 9,691]

You are aware it isn't 100 million his buyout clause is 48 million. atletico cant ask for anymore than that. 100 million is just the media spicing up the headline by adding in agent fees a figue of 200k a week and god knows what else. Wouldve thought you knew that...

You realise Torres will cost us more than 100mi if he stays until the end of his contract right?

Yes I am aware of that and guess what... I still don't agree with it. Makes me feel sick how much footballers get paid therefore my point still stands. I do not agree with paying near to 50 million for just one player again including the weekly wage bill resulting in a total sum of 100 million plus. We made that mistake with Torres and look at the shit storm it has caused. Who's to say Falcao would be a huge success here?

[Rmpr 8,977]

Yes I am aware of that and guess what... I still don't agree with it. Makes me feel sick how much footballers get paid therefore my point still stands. I do not agree with paying near to 50 million for just one player again including the weekly wage bill resulting in a total sum of 100 million plus. We made that mistake with Torres and look at the shit storm it has caused. Who's to say Falcao would be a huge success here?

I am not saying it is right, but it is the price surronding football. They only make that much because they are highly profitable. CR7 was bought for 80mi + 10mi/season, Messi would be 150mi+, Rooney makes 220k/week, etc.

If we are a buying club we will have to live with some flops, but others will become great players...

[fAnta 107]

Yes I am aware of that and guess what... I still don't agree with it. Makes me feel sick how much footballers get paid therefore my point still stands. I do not agree with paying near to 50 million for just one player again including the weekly wage bill resulting in a total sum of 100 million plus. We made that mistake with Torres and look at the shit storm it has caused. Who's to say Falcao would be a huge success here?

It's life unfortunately I wish that the poor get all this money but in the football climate falcao for 47 mill is normal.

[DDA 9,691]

I am not saying it is right, but it is the price surronding football. They only make that much because they are highly profitable. CR7 was bought for 80mi + 10mi/season, Messi would be 150mi+, Rooney makes 220k/week, etc.

If we are a buying club we will have to live with some flops, but others will become great players...

It's life unfortunately I wish that the poor get all this money but in the football climate falcao for 47 mill is normal.

I agree lads, I really do. Just put my opinion down to my current mood regarding football. I'm getting a bit sick of it all if I'm being honest. Knowing what the world of football is currently like, buying Falcao for that kind of money is becoming the norm. I'm just at a low point when looking at how we go about our business like idiotic cowboys.

[EdenHazard 163]

Anyone see his playacting earlier in the Madrid derby lol? Ramos swung his elbow, and hit him on the left cheek. Falcao then went down holding his nose lol..

Plus, I don't care how much we spend on him. Make it more than Torres, Its embarrassing how he's our most expensive player ever.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Check the article I posted in the page before. Menazo who worked with both Torres and Falcao sums up the why Falcao shouldn't flop.

"He shows that mental toughness in finals,” said Manzano.“Think about the Europa League final with Porto, the Europa League final with Atletico Madrid against Athletic Bilbao and the Super Cup win over Chelsea.You need enormous mental strength to play those type of games the way he does as if they were just another match. Whoever signs Falcao will have made the right decision. He is as close to a safe bet as you can have.”

Equally he described Torres as a “confidence player”.

That's the difference, Falcao has the mental toughness which separates a good player from a world class player. He's got the mentality of a champion, last year a certain number 11 passed his prime showed how far a positive/strong mental strength can take you.

He also said Torres can regain his form, etc. but we all know he is total shit nowdays.

People that are friends will always praise each other, just because Falcao's former coach said he couldnt flop anywhere, it doesnt mean he actualy wont. Perhaps the team would suit him, the playstyle or he could pick injury. He is also already 26 and in august/september/october he played best football of career. He can remain on same level, but he probably wont go up. Sure, he is already on top level, thats why.

[Stats 7,059]

I agree lads, I really do. Just put my opinion down to my current mood regarding football. I'm getting a bit sick of it all if I'm being honest. Knowing what the world of football is currently like, buying Falcao for that kind of money is becoming the norm. I'm just at a low point when looking at how we go about our business like idiotic cowboys.

So envious to know we spend that amounts of money when Barcelona made history last week by fielding an all 11 academy graduate team. Unbelievable!

[fAnta 107]

I really would add that:

Why Falcao would join such a crumbling team in the middle of the season? Especially given Torres' nighmare? A part of Torres' woes has been amount of games played and lack of service. I don't see why it would change right from January.

Maybe because he knows chelsea is a bigger club no matter the clubs position now? sure atleti are doing well but are about to lose to madrid and with barca he knows there not going to win. some people are too negative...

[communicate 2,703]

Not a matter of bigger club or whatever. At the moment we're sliding into the Europa League, there's no options in the squad, not one once of a sporting project... He's not stupid, he know if he signs at Chelsea that he'll be over-played, with massive expectations he won't be able to fulfill.

I agree, from football stand point , he is better of at Madrid at the moment, the only reason he want to move to chelsea if he want more money