So long as you don't actually kill Di Maria I don't see much harm in your plan.
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So long as you don't actually kill Di Maria I don't see much harm in your plan.
Oh god could you imagine...
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Another thought on release clauses.
I wonder how much of it is affected by payment structure and add-ons. I.E. if a club "matches" the release clause, but wants to structure those payments over 5 years, can the club still say "fuck off!"?
Is the release clause technically an up front fee, and from there it's just a matter of negotiating around? So, if the release clause is E30m, and Spurs offer 15m up front and 15m amortized over 4 years, is there still a right of refusal, or is it just a matter of both clubs manning up and realizing that it's just a formality at that point, so then R. Sociedad responds "if you change your structure to 20m up-front and 10m structured then we will honor the terms of the release clause"? I.E. even with "iron-clad" release clauses, is there still a degree of leeway as far as to how those terms are interpreted, and to which release clauses are considered a matter of principle that has not been tested in the courts?
My thoughts are that there would be the implicit threat of legal action after that point, countered by the desire of all clubs to not have these issues dragged through the courts and have potentially significant legal precedent be set that could cast additional scrutiny on to the transfer activities of the clubs.
I wonder how much of it is affected by payment structure and add-ons. I.E. if a club "matches" the release clause, but wants to structure those payments over 5 years, can the club still say "fuck off!"?
Is the release clause technically an up front fee, and from there it's just a matter of negotiating around? So, if the release clause is E30m, and Spurs offer 15m up front and 15m amortized over 4 years, is there still a right of refusal, or is it just a matter of both clubs manning up and realizing that it's just a formality at that point, so then R. Sociedad responds "if you change your structure to 20m up-front and 10m structured then we will honor the terms of the release clause"? I.E. even with "iron-clad" release clauses, is there still a degree of leeway as far as to how those terms are interpreted, and to which release clauses are considered a matter of principle that has not been tested in the courts?
My thoughts are that there would be the implicit threat of legal action after that point, countered by the desire of all clubs to not have these issues dragged through the courts and have potentially significant legal precedent be set that could cast additional scrutiny on to the transfer activities of the clubs.
Outside of Champs league and high wages, i'm aware that these are two massive things players look for, Monaco's team now as it stands looks pretty shitty. Unless they pull some really quality players next season, I don't see them being a threat to PSG.
Caulker gone to QPR. Great signing for them. They'll be a solid side this year.
Dont understand why didnt we come back for him tbh ,propa confused
I think the contract has to be bought out fully, can't be spread over some seasons. So yes, they could refuse 15 up front and then 15 over 4 years.
Nah dont think so , with new manager he would come back and he would be plyin in startin 11Don't think he likes us, mateochlol:
Would he want to go to Monaco? Ligue 1 isn't as good as La Liga, the crowds at Monaco are AWFUL and the squad there itself isn't that great. Of course that might change with the addition of CL but apart from Moutinho/Falcao they don't have a great squad there... of course they will offer him a shitload of money too though
Compare that to playing in the biggest league in the world for a team in London that has actual support (away from home anyway) and a young/ambitious side.. we have the France NT's captain who seems to be a role model or mentor for Griezmann (consoled him after going out to Germany).. the price of 24m is nothing IMO, for a player of his talent and today's market it is a bargain. Really hope we get him but Monaco have to be the faves
Compare that to playing in the biggest league in the world for a team in London that has actual support (away from home anyway
) and a young/ambitious side.. we have the France NT's captain who seems to be a role model or mentor for Griezmann (consoled him after going out to Germany).. the price of 24m is nothing IMO, for a player of his talent and today's market it is a bargain. Really hope we get him but Monaco have to be the faves
Don't get your hopes up mate. Woolwich have the partnership with Madrid so he will end up with them.
i did say imagine :/ don't ruin it though this is better than viagra.
Very well pointed out, and fantastic avatar btw. I'm glad you've stuck around mate.
Griezmann tweets were coming hard and fast last night.
Today, fuck-all. Come on, I want to get my hopes up! ITK fuckers get to work!
Today, fuck-all. Come on, I want to get my hopes up! ITK fuckers get to work!
There were a few more paper headlines today. Of course they mean nothing but it's good to keep the "momentum" going.
I would think so. Basically shouting "hurry the fuck up or he will cost triple when you buy him from Tottenham in two years time".
I wish this wasn't funny...