Edin Dzeko

[Fernando 6,585]

Yeah more like 3 years I think, 

[El P. 1,354]

I am happy because I consider Dzeko proven player. What he's done at City, Roma and in Germany is way more than what Morata did at Juve/Madrid/Chelsea. And yes, despite of his age, he was never actually fast, so can't see him declining much.

Morata is still project in making and his development could go either way. Do I consider Dzeko better than Morata NOW? Yes, I do. But, Morata could easily get better. Could, don't know if he would.

Also, Dzeko's arrival is a great thing for Morata, even if he ends up on the bench. There will be no presure on him, he could then focus, work in silence and take his chances to show his worth.

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[Barbara 15,149]

Best scenario would probably be 2 1/2 years with an option to extend. In any case, this stupid policy is really a proof that the board is running like the club like a business. Why is age the main factor in whether we keep a player or not? If a player is still capable of contributing, we should be keeping him. If he's not, then sell him.

 

Also this 30yo limit shouldn't be so inflexible (but flexibility seems to be a word Marina never heard of). There are players and players and while 30 is passed the peak age, in some positions such as goalkeeper and CB we have players doing a very good job

Strikers should also be questionable if the striker doesn't rely on pace rather than skills

That said, I'm not a huge fan of Dzeko, but we need to reinforce the squad, so welcome, but this sacred rule of limiting contracts and even signings because of this as if the only reason to bring someone is reselling value needs to go away along with Marina stubbornness. We are a football Club, business here aren't the same as in an oil company and if they want to run us as such we'll become Arsenal at some point.

In football money comes through players transactions, but mostly with titles and fans spending, as this also raises player's valuation

 

 

 

[manpe 10,861]

11 hours ago, Jason said:

With all the praise for Dzeko here, won't be surprised if people suddenly turn on him after 3-4 bad games...

If he had 3-4 underwhelming games in a row questions would need to be asked, what's strange about that?

[OhForAGreavsie 6,057]

20 hours ago, ChelseaFanUK said:

if we sign the Dzeko who played at the Bridge in CL, Morata is on the bench.  Even at City Dzeko was good, IMO they shouldnt have sold him.

 

I'd love us to play both though, 2 uptop

We have a way of making players, and teams, look good.

When we’re in “can’t keep the ball mode”, as we were that night, the ball keeps coming at us. It comes at unexpected times, and from unexpected angles. This turns our game into a shambles which allows even ordinary opponents to perform at their best.

I’m not saying Dzeko is an ordinary player. I’m just saying that it can be a mistake to give too much weight to performances against Chelsea. 

[BMox81 193]

http://www.forzaroma.info/news-as-roma/roma-dzeko-ai-saluti-bagagli-in-macchina-il-chelsea-si-avvicina-sempre-di-piu/

He's on his way people.

EDIT - might be his sister visiting him, hence the luggage....

[Special Juan 28,091]

Looks and sounds very promising.

[Dimitr 488]

The best back up for morata.

ok city has jesus as second choice 

but dzeko is a very good solution 

[Unionjack 7,531]

1 hour ago, Dingus said:

http://www.forzaroma.info/news-as-roma/roma-dzeko-ai-saluti-bagagli-in-macchina-il-chelsea-si-avvicina-sempre-di-piu/

He's on his way people.

EDIT - might be his sister visiting him, hence the luggage....

YEP!

Dzeko pictured leaving for London

http://readchelsea.com/2018/01/23/dzeko-pictured-leaving-for-london/

[BMox81 193]

Is it time for Rome Airport watch....

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

30 minutes ago, Unionjack said:

YEP!

Dzeko pictured leaving for London

http://readchelsea.com/2018/01/23/dzeko-pictured-leaving-for-london/

"with Roma desperate to keep hold of their star striker"  totally wrong that, isnt it?   Seeing as every single Italian media say Roma are quite happy to sell him 

 

The cynic in me thinks that is him helping someone else with their luggage, rather than his own

[Unionjack 7,531]

5 minutes ago, ChelseaFanUK said:

"with Roma desperate to keep hold of their star striker"  totally wrong that, isnt it?   Seeing as every single Italian media say Roma are quite happy to sell him 

 

The cynic in me thinks that is him helping someone else with their luggage, rather than his own

Think it says hs meeting his family (sister?) so they can goto London with him

 

Paper talk: details of Dzeko’s Chelsea contract revealed, Man Utd rejected bid

http://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/paper-talk-details-of-dzeko-s-chelsea-contract-revealed-man-utd--87410