Clockwork 1,794 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Rich De Hog said: Played for the Italian champions season before last, played for the Spanish Champions last year now signed to the Neglosh champions for the coming season. You can say what you like but he has consistently performed for the best teams in two out of the top 5 leagues in Europe. Everything suggests he'll be capable of doing just the same in the EPL. No he hasn't, he struggled in Serie A with Juve. Didn't lock up a starting role with them, most memorable for a few good games in the CL on the back of Tevez. You can say whatever you want, the fact is we paid a club record fee for a benchwarmer. No way around that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea? 892 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 1 minute ago, chelseawise said: All we need now is Sanchez from Arsenal and that will complete our transfers. Not too concerned about not getting any full backs, quite happy with Mosses and Alonso with Azpilicueta as back up We need 2 fullbacks. Azpi is a CB. Rotation wise he can be back up to both. Also, if one of our full backs gets injured, replacing then with Azpi would weaken us in 2 positions instead of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork 1,794 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 With all that said, i think he is most suited to play alongside another striker. I really doubt he will play up top alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jernej93 569 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, chelseawise said: All we need now is Sanchez from Arsenal and that will complete our transfers. Not too concerned about not getting any full backs, quite happy with Mosses and Alonso with Azpilicueta as back up We need RWB and maybe even LWB more than we need attacking midfielder you don't say no to Alexis Sanchez but I would sleep tight even if we "only" manage to improve both our wingback positions Hazard, Willian, Pedro, Musonda, Baker, Boga ... more than enough quality, talent and depth IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,315 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Fucking get in -well pleased about this. An intelligent footballer, proven scorer, but without the tantrum baggage of Costa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceMan 596 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, Clockwork said: With all that said, i think he is most suited to play alongside another striker. I really doubt he will play up top alone. Batshuai Morata Hazard Willian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Just now, TheIceMan said: Batshuai Morata Hazard Willian With 3 at the back? No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceMan 596 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Just now, Polo7 said: With 3 at the back? No thanks. No I was Thinking about the 4-2-4 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadistChicken 143 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 So let's make them regret that business by making him one of the best striker in the game. I fully trust Conte and morata in this task. He will be fantastic for us! Edit: somehow my Tapatalk app is not replying right now. This was a answer to clockwerk post: "From a risk and reward concept absolutely. Mbappe is already one of the best and huge potential. Mbappe could walk into any starting squad with the exception of Barca, and possibly Madrid.How about Morata at age 25? He has neither great potential or great body of work. Madrid fans i know are calling it their best piece business since signing Ronaldo. Only Madrid fans who are gutted are those who are sentimental because he is a Castilla product" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Flawless music taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlesJuve 264 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Hazard - Morata a perfect pair in terms of speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Only 58?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Really happy we signed him! Everyone at the club will be more relaxed and optimistic now. I also believe he will work great with Cesc and could break into being Spain's n1 striker. Good luck lad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenIsLegend 475 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I'm still unsure on the guy as he's still got a lot to prove but I'll admit he's a great player and for only 58M = bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 And people fucking complain about the board. I rest my case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnald 256 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Funny seeing the ManScum fans on Twitter bashing on Morata while it was him they wanted before they signed Lukaku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Oh, look who's back #shameless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Right. So first thing's first - happy to end our striker hunt. Secondly, as some of you know I don't rate the guy as highly but I'll keep my mind open as always. Thirdly, my main problem was the outrageous fees that were coming out - the 70/80m's. But we've apparently got him at £58m (initial) which isn't bad at all. It'll be great to have a striker who's known for his reliable link up play, but I hope Morata is ready for the Chelsea challenge. This is the first club where he'll be the undisputed number one striker, so he has some pressure. For £58m, he's a better buy than Lukaku at £75m for sure. Almost £20m less! A lot less pressure. The move feels good. Well done to the board who managed to negotiate this fee. Low key hoping that Conte's new contract enforced this and maybe another big signing (Alex Sandro ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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