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 Jan 2 2021, 05:13 PM
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Primavera  Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564  |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Dec 27 2020, 08:29 PM)  Simakan? Don't think there's been any confirmation or announcement yet. Where did you read it? Yeah, I get that you want some experience in this team, but we sort of already have plenty 23-26-year-old guys that have been around for a while. I don't think this team lacks experience. We just need a few finishing touches here and there that can give us that extra depth necessary to compete on all three fronts. And I'd rather opt for quality over experience in all honesty. If Simakan and Edouard are better than some 27-y-o alternatives then I'm all for it. My mistake, I misread. But yes, it was supposed to be Simankan. |
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Jan 2 2021, 07:09 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B  Group: Full Members Posts: 1,494 Joined: 18-July 12 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 12,353 |
Rumors that Inter may be out for sale (source). Of course, they were denied (source).
The article basically says that Rothschild has a mandate to look for someone to buy out Lion Rock (a fund that owns 31,05% of the shares), but the rumor is they have been authorized to sell it all. The article also says that the ownership has communicated to team representatives that all is actually happening is a re-financing of the 375M debt. |
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Jan 2 2021, 07:16 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,494 Joined: 18-July 12 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 12,353 |
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jan 2 2021, 06:08 PM) Indeed. I think it's very risky adding too much youth to this already green team. Not just in terms of experience, but team chemistry as well. Please keep in mind that some of our "youth" has aged and gained experience. I believe we are unlikely to go for players in the mold of Zlatan or Kjear. We may get one or two players with some years of experience, but I believe that the general philosophy is to look for players that can increase in value. Also, I do not believe we will go for someone that will expect a high salary. |
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Jan 2 2021, 08:00 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,840 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (Forza Milan! @ Jan 2 2021, 07:16 PM) Please keep in mind that some of our "youth" has aged and gained experience. I believe we are unlikely to go for players in the mold of Zlatan or Kjear. We may get one or two players with some years of experience, but I believe that the general philosophy is to look for players that can increase in value. Also, I do not believe we will go for someone that will expect a high salary. Ditto. |
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Jan 3 2021, 12:07 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
QUOTE (Forza Milan! @ Jan 2 2021, 09:16 PM) Please keep in mind that some of our "youth" has aged and gained experience. I believe we are unlikely to go for players in the mold of Zlatan or Kjear. We may get one or two players with some years of experience, but I believe that the general philosophy is to look for players that can increase in value. Also, I do not believe we will go for someone that will expect a high salary. In the mold of Zlatan, surely not, no one is available. But someone like Kjaer, why not? Yes, I know Gazidis and his philosophy, that's alright with me - but IMO in order to win the scudetto we need such players as well. Sure, Calabria, Donna and a few others gained experience, but not at top level; never did they fight to remain on top. Seems like Musacchio rejected a move to Genoa/Turkey and will stay. Great. |
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Jan 4 2021, 05:25 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,494 Joined: 18-July 12 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 12,353 |
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Jan 3 2021, 01:07 PM) In the mold of Zlatan, surely not, no one is available. But someone like Kjaer, why not? Yes, I know Gazidis and his philosophy, that's alright with me - but IMO in order to win the scudetto we need such players as well. Well, it is not that easy. I believe we got really lucky with Kjaer, as people viewed him as an "Atalanta flop". In general, players with experience come with a high transfer fee and/or a high salary (if not, they are typically not worth considering). Personally, I would prefer to avoid a repeat of our experience with "proven champions" like Bonucci or Piguain or ... Torres. If we truly can find another gem like Kjaer, great. If not, I would rather build for the future, even if it means taking a chance on players that have yet to reach their full potential. QUOTE Sure, Calabria, Donna and a few others gained experience, but not at top level; never did they fight to remain on top. I get your point. However, perhaps it is worth remembering that we have reached "top" of Serie A with this team, despite many injuries and mis-haps. :-) In any case, Donna is world-class. Kessie, Benna, and Theo are getting there. Hakan, Rebic, and (to a lesser extent) Roma, Saelemaekers, Calabria, and Gabbia have all proven their worth. Others have yet to mature (Leao, Tonali, Hague). Again, what our much-despised management has been doing is working much better than what we have seen for the past decade. Have faith :-). |
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Jan 4 2021, 10:00 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,840 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
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Jan 4 2021, 10:07 PM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Don't see the point in this signing to be quite honest, but okay.
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Jan 5 2021, 12:31 AM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,494 Joined: 18-July 12 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 12,353 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 4 2021, 11:00 PM) Unconfirmed rumors that we closed the deal, despite a "late challenge" from Strasbourg (also after him). Apparently, he is a very versatile player who has played both sides of CB and DM as well as RB. If so, he is a good addition, IMHO. We can argue the need for an additional CB and RB (I believe we need that), but we most definitely need someone that can rotate as CM. However, I will wait to get excited until it is confirmed. EDIT: I see conflicting reports. PianetaMilan also claims it is a done deal. This post has been edited by Forza Milan!: Jan 5 2021, 01:14 AM |
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Jan 5 2021, 01:19 AM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,494 Joined: 18-July 12 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 12,353 |
Market news: Milan pressing on Zaccagni, on loan for 6 months.
This is an AM, so he would probably challenge Diaz for a spot. I have seen mixed reviews. |
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Jan 5 2021, 01:36 AM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,840 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (Forza Milan! @ Jan 5 2021, 01:19 AM) Market news: Milan pressing on Zaccagni, on loan for 6 months. This is an AM, so he would probably challenge Diaz for a spot. I have seen mixed reviews. He was really good against us. |
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Jan 5 2021, 01:38 AM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,840 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
QUOTE (Forza Milan! @ Jan 5 2021, 12:31 AM) Unconfirmed rumors that we closed the deal, despite a "late challenge" from Strasbourg (also after him). Apparently, he is a very versatile player who has played both sides of CB and DM as well as RB. If so, he is a good addition, IMHO. We can argue the need for an additional CB and RB (I believe we need that), but we most definitely need someone that can rotate as CM. However, I will wait to get excited until it is confirmed. EDIT: I see conflicting reports. PianetaMilan also claims it is a done deal. I know he can play as CB or RB, but not in midfield. |
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Jan 5 2021, 10:18 AM
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Primavera Group: Moderators Posts: 18,833 Joined: 5-April 06 From: Croatia, Zagreb Member No.: 1,564 |
Nowadays "versatile" players usually turn out to be mediocre players at best.
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Jan 5 2021, 12:54 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,840 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
Pretty sure we?re signing him for his CB qualities and that?s it.
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Jan 5 2021, 04:02 PM
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Giovanissimi Regionali B Group: Full Members Posts: 1,494 Joined: 18-July 12 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 12,353 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Jan 5 2021, 01:54 PM) Pretty sure we?re signing him for his CB qualities and that?s it. Here is Simikan in 1-on-1 situations against Mbappe (link) This post has been edited by Forza Milan!: Jan 5 2021, 04:03 PM |
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