09 Jun 2022 10:13:52
While I understand that Raphs agent is trying to earn a crust by creating a deal for his client away from Leeds, How can a contracted player personally state he wants to leave without any sanction?
09 Jun 2022 11:12:01
Has he actually said he wants to leave. Lots of clickbait media saying he has, but that could either be them mischief making or Deco suggesting he wants to leave - or both.
From what I’ve seen, in interviews Raphinha has been responding to questions about his future just by saying that’s in the hands of Leeds and Deco, until there’s anything that requires him to make a decision - and at which point he will take into consideration how much playing time he’s likely to get ahead of Qatar. He knows he’ll be a starter at Leeds, so if anything he’s indicating that despite all the media noise he is by no means certain to be leaving Leeds this summer - which is definitely not saying he wants out.
09 Jun 2022 11:13:01
Deco and most agents are ####bags.
09 Jun 2022 13:01:32
Agree clueless.
He will want guaranteed start time to World Cup but he would prob get that in most teams.
Still think his heart is set on Barcelona who can’t afford him so we either keep him until freebie or hope he has an amazing World Cup and Madrid or psg offer 100 mill.
09 Jun 2022 17:20:19
Nowt less than £70m will get us to sell. In the current climate, I see that as unlikely. Barcelona can realistically only sell to buy, and if they don’t do that, all they can afford is a small new potatoe.
09 Jun 2022 21:49:36
Brighty - seems to me you’re undervaluing the small new potato.