FC Barcelona Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

Warper · 17-07-2009 09:19AM

kinaldo wrote: »

Spanish reports that Barca have signed Ibrahimovic for 40 million euros and Eto'o in exchange.

Inter are getting an incredible deal with that, Ibra won't be able to replace Eto'o imo.

If this is the case it is obvious that Barca just want rid of Eto'o before the season starts. Shame Eto'o is such a wanker as he fitted into the Barca team like a glove. Obviously Ibra isnt €40m worth better than Eto'o.

Pep is the coach and ultimately it is his decision. We have to trust him to decide what is best for the team. Eto'o must cause chaos in the dressing-room.

That said Ibrahimovic is lethal and it could be a master-stroke. I take it the Villa deal is off then.

JPA · 17-07-2009 09:23AM

That said Ibrahimovic is lethal and it could be a master-stroke.

He could be but it's also a risk, changing the style of striker after a perfect season.

dor83 · 17-07-2009 09:27AM

JPA wrote: »

I don't want to argue about how good or not Zlatan is but that price seems insanely inflated. Halve the €40 million and you might start to think it's a decent deal. It's not like Zlatan is a young kid.

The thing you have to remember is that Inter don't want to sell Ibra and they put a price tag of €80m on him to deter clubs from bidding but if somebody comes in with a huge offer then you have to accept. This is a similar situation to Ronaldo joining Real, the selling club hold all the cards because they don't want to sell but they also know that the player only wants one club and in Ibra's case that club is Barca.

JPA · 17-07-2009 09:31AM

dor83 wrote: »

The thing you have to remember is that Inter don't want to sell Ibra and they put a price tag of €80m on him to deter clubs from bidding but if somebody comes in with a huge offer then you have to accept. This is a similar situation to Ronaldo joining Real, the selling club hold all the cards because they don't want to sell but they also know that the player only wants one club and in Ibra's case that club is Barca.

Well I know Inter are setting the crazy price but Barca must really really rate him if they're willing to pay that crazy price.
You're talking 2nd or 3rd highest transfer ever.

dor83 · 17-07-2009 09:40AM

JPA wrote: »

Well I know Inter are setting the crazy price but Barca must really really rate him if they're willing to pay that crazy price.
You're talking 2nd or 3rd highest transfer ever.

I think it's more a case of a few things combining that is making them put such a high bit in, 1: they can't get rid of Eto'o and he won't sign a new deal 2:Every top player has an over inflated price tag this summer 3: They cant seem to find a better option, in that they get one of the best strickers in the world and get rid of Eto'o at the same time. Personally, I hope this doesn't happen because I think Inter need Ibra and don't want Eto'o at Inter.

gimmick · 17-07-2009 10:19AM

Warper wrote: »

That said Ibrahimovic is lethal and it could be a master-stroke. I take it the Villa deal is off then.

I am wanting to believe that this is an elaborate bluff ie show enough interest in someone else so Villa/agent tries to push through the move himself.

Unlikely I know, but I can wish can't I?

fillmore jive · 17-07-2009 01:55PM

Could not really see this happening. I think if it went through, it'll be just like the Berbatov deal. And surely it would be easier to bring in Villa then Ibra? I read somewhere that €30 million + Bojan on loan for Villa (?), as opposed to €40 million + Eto'o and Hleb. Pep would want to be as mad as a bag of spiders to go through with that.

Seaneh · 17-07-2009 03:10PM

kinaldo wrote: »

Spanish reports that Barca have signed Ibrahimovic for 40 million euros and Eto'o in exchange.

Inter are getting an incredible deal with that, Ibra won't be able to replace Eto'o imo.

Other way round if you ask me, Ibra will tear the spanish league apart, Eto'o will struggle in Italy, espically with that hopelessly uncreative midfeild behind him.

Slash/ED · 17-07-2009 05:12PM

It'll be a very depressing day if Ibrahimovic signs for Barca. I'd rate Bojan and Gudjohnsen ahead of him, never mind Eto'o. It'd be a bad deal even if Barca were getting money, never mind the other way around which is pure insanity.

Seaneh · 17-07-2009 06:16PM

Slash/ED wrote: »

It'll be a very depressing day if Ibrahimovic signs for Barca. I'd rate Bojan and Gudjohnsen ahead of him, never mind Eto'o.

Well then, you really don't have a clue what you are talking about.

when this deal goes through and Zlatan wins the Ballon d'or in December 2010 I'm going to drag this post back up and point out how wrong the majority of posters in this thread were.

mike65 · 17-07-2009 06:21PM

Yep its a done deal, which is more bad news for David Villa if he wants a move.

Slash/ED · 17-07-2009 06:31PM

Seaneh wrote: »

Well then, you really don't have a clue what you are talking about.

when this deal goes through and Zlatan wins the Ballon d'or in December 2010 I'm going to drag this post back up and point out how wrong the majority of posters in this thread were.

I'd be delighted to be wrong, if you do drag it back up because he's been a great signing I'll be happier than anyone, but nothing in his career has shown him to be anything beyond mediocre. He's not in the same league as Eto'o even.

ShaneU · 17-07-2009 07:11PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8155593.stm

BBC say £35m plus eto'o, I don't think he's worth that tbh.

dubmick · 17-07-2009 08:17PM

ShaneU wrote: »

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8155593.stm

BBC say £35m plus eto'o, I don't think he's worth that tbh.

just read that, it's nuts!! wtf

I would say Eto'o is worth more than Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Seaneh · 17-07-2009 11:23PM

Come november everyone of you will be creaming yourselves about him.

FACT.

And the rest will be saying, with a sigh, "told you so".

32 goals in one season, no penalty, that's mediocre?

Pfft.

flahavaj · 17-07-2009 11:33PM

Now is Ibrahimovich's chance to prove himself. He has the greatest stage, the club, the greatest creative force in the world behind him. No more excuses, lets see if he can step up to the plate for once and for all. I'll be fascinated to see if he has the stuff to do it on the big occasions.

El Classico next season is going to be arguablt the finest collection of players assembled on one pitch for a competitive match in the history of the game. Mouth watering.

Do people think he'll fit into the Barca system? Won't they miss Eto's mobility and ability to interchange with Henry and Messi and play a little wider if needed as well as his pace and directness?

Seaneh · 17-07-2009 11:48PM

flahavaj wrote: »

Now is Ibrahimovich's chance to prove himself. He has the greatest stage, the club, the greatest creative force in the world behind him. No more excuses, lets see if he can step up to the plate for once and for all. I'll be fascinated to see if he has the stuff to do it on the big occasions.

El Classico next season is going to be arguablt the finest collection of players assembled on one pitch for a competitive match in the history of the game. Mouth watering.

Do people think he'll fit into the Barca system? Won't they miss Eto's mobility and ability to interchange with Henry and Messi and play a little wider if needed as well as his pace and directness?

Anything Eto'o can do, Zlatan can do better.

He is not the typical 6'5 target man, his ball control is the best in the world, he can run with the ball at full tilt and make a fool of defenders and he is happy to drop back and help midfeild when needed.

He will not just fit into the Barca attack, he will complete it.

Seaneh · 17-07-2009 11:53PM

Oh, and Barca just signed his best friend too...

Warper · 18-07-2009 11:26AM

I am delighted that we got Ibrahimovic - he adds a whole new dimension to the team. This is a massive signing and I cant wait to see him play for Barca. I was getting a bit worried for a while seeing all the superstars heading to Madrid but now our attacking line is truely mouth-watering.

The coming season is fascinating and seeing Xavi, Iniesta, Messi and Ibra line-up together will send shudders down the opposition spine. I realise that the CL has never been won back-to-back but if any team can do it, it is this current Barcelona team.

The signing of Maxwell is fantastic as well and I dont think we are finished yet. Villa could still join.

BTW Inter done well out of this deal as well, 40m plus Eto'o is great business but just illustrates how esteemed Ibra is.

dor83 · 18-07-2009 12:06PM

It's not quite a done deal yet, it seems that Eto'o could cause it to fall apart.

Samuel Eto'o is demanding a €10million per season wage packet from Inter, if he is to join them as part of the Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Barcelona deal.

A report in Spanish paper AS claims that the Cameroon star has made a mega wage demand, in order to help persuade himself to leave the European Champions. Both clubs have reached an agreement which will see the two players swap places.

The Blaugrana are expected to pay Inter around €48m and give them Eto'o. And fresh reports claim Aliaksandr Hleb will be sent out on loan to Inter as part of the deal. All that remains is for the respective clubs to agree personal terms with the hitmen.

Despite the Spanish reports, it is not clear as to whether Inter will now accept Eto'o's high demands. Furthermore, Sky Sport Italia are claiming Eto'o wants a €25m compensation package for leaving the Blaugrana.

Voices claim the mega demands from Eto'o could have an antithetic impact on negotiations. It is said that Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola is in Barcelona preparing his client's contract with the club and that it is expected to be ready by Wednesday.

If reports from Spain and Italy are to prove correct, it's appears that the deal is now hinging on Eto'o and whether Inter will pay him what he has demanded.

If this is true I would tell Eto'o where to go, €10m a year is a lot but to ask for €25m from Barca is crazy and I would rather let him go on a free next year than pay him to leave.

JPA · 18-07-2009 01:13PM

dor83 wrote: »

It's not quite a done deal yet, it seems that Eto'o could cause it to fall apart.If this is true I would tell Eto'o where to go, €10m a year is a lot but to ask for €25m from Barca is crazy and I would rather let him go on a free next year than pay him to leave.

Why does he think he can ask for this crazy money? Is he just trying to piss them off?

MisterAnarchy · 18-07-2009 01:57PM

JPA wrote: »

Why does he think he can ask for this crazy money? Is he just trying to piss them off?

Yes ,he is a greedy petulant brat and has the biggest ego in football.
There has been friction between him and Laporta for the last 2 years.
He's want his head examined for leaving that Barca side to go to Inter Milan .

48m for Ibrahimovic and Eto as part payment is utter madness.WTF !
Eto is a better striker .
Barca need an out and out striker to replace Eto ,not an in the hole striker .
Villa would be a far better deal ,I hope they get him instead of Zlatan.

JPA · 18-07-2009 02:03PM

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Yes ,he is a greedy petulant brat and has the biggest ego in football.
There has been friction between him and Laporta for the last 2 years.
He's want his head examined for leaving that Barca side to go to Inter Milan .

48m for Ibrahimovic and Eto as part payment is utter madness.WTF !
Eto is a better striker .
Barca need an out and out striker to replace Eto ,not an in the hole striker .
Villa would be a far better deal ,I hope they get him instead of Zlatan.

Or both. :eek:

gimmick · 18-07-2009 05:11PM

Question re Ibra - I know almost nothing about him - is he a "number 9" or a "number 10" style player??

CantGetNoSleep · 18-07-2009 05:42PM

gimmick wrote: »

Question re Ibra - I know almost nothing about him - is he a "number 9" or a "number 10" style player??

number 9.5

Bubs101 · 18-07-2009 08:09PM

flahavaj wrote: »

Now is Ibrahimovich's chance to prove himself. He has the greatest stage, the club, the greatest creative force in the world behind him. No more excuses, lets see if he can step up to the plate for once and for all. I'll be fascinated to see if he has the stuff to do it on the big occasions.

You do realise he was playing in Serie A, not the Eircom league or MLS.:pac:

Ibra's a great signing for Barca because he will provide far more dynamism and assists for the others.

As for whether he's a 10 or a 9, he's in essence a man built like Luca Toni with the skill of Francesco Totti so 9.5 is a good answer.

TBH though, I really really don't see the point in Barca deconstructing an attack that worked that well

An Citeog · 18-07-2009 08:29PM

Bubs101 wrote: »

You do realise he was playing in Serie A, not the Eircom league or MLS.:pac:

Ibra's a great signing for Barca because he will provide far more dynamism and assists for the others.

As for whether he's a 10 or a 9, he's in essence a man built like Luca Toni with the skill of Francesco Totti so 9.5 is a good answer.

TBH though, I really really don't see the point in Barca deconstructing an attack that worked that well

Barça already have enough players to provide the assists. It's a clinical finisher that they need and I'm not sure whether or not Ibra is the right player for them. On the plus side, I think he'd be a great player for Bojan to play and develop alongside. €40m + Eto'o seems very steep though!

PHB · 19-07-2009 11:24AM

I think he'd be an utterly fantastic signing for Barca. With the runners they have from midfield, he'd make the whole system work amazingly.

Warper · 19-07-2009 12:27PM

As mentioned, this hasn't been completed yet. They have agreed on the fee but Eto'o, being Eto'o still hasn't agreed to the deal.

http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/07/19/1391119/only-i-will-decide-if-i-join-inter-samuel-etoo

Another interesting far-out tag from Goal will see Barca play in a new 150,000 seat stadium in the sea - nice.

http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2009/07/19/1391154/camp-nou-in-the-sea-sparks-barcelona-debate

fillmore jive · 23-07-2009 12:50PM

Sky Sports have just reported that Keirrison has just signed for €14 million!

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