James 5,332 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Ivan Rakitic’s contract situation at Barcelona looks precarious, with Chelsea thought to be one of several teams interested in signing him. Rakitic was already considered one of the best midfielders in La Liga prior to his transfer to the Nou Camp, but his name has rung out around European football since making that step up. […]View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,226 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 24 minutes ago, Jim said: Ivan Rakitic’s contract situation at Barcelona looks precarious, with Chelsea thought to be one of several teams interested in signing him. Rakitic was already considered one of the best midfielders in La Liga prior to his transfer to the Nou Camp, but his name has rung out around European football since making that step up. […] View the full article Rakitic is 31yo in 3 weeks. It is a no starter. These reporters who keep pushing this as a buy simple are ignorant (wilfully so?) of our contractual policy in regards to 30yo's and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Vesper said: Rakitic is 31yo in 3 weeks. It is a no starter. These reporters who keep pushing this as a buy simple are ignorant (wilfully so?) of our contractual policy in regards to 30yo's and over. Hes a brilliant player though. Age goes against him but has plenty to offer the right club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,226 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 54 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Hes a brilliant player though. Age goes against him but has plenty to offer the right club. I woukd take him on a one year loan with an option for 2nd year. Zero chance he or Barca would do that though. CMF's (like Rakitic), GK's (obviously), backup strikers and trequartistas are positions I am comfortable with 30 to 32, 33yo players at. GK's even older. And of course genetic freaks like CR7, Messi, Totti, Maldini, Fernandinho, and Alves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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