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Danny 2,217 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Fair play he’s played for 3 of the biggest financial dopers in the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Happy Blue 1,905 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Medical booked in for today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,432 Posted June 23, 2023 Administrator Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Happy Blue said: Medical booked in for today Good luck mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,905 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Stan said: Good luck mate. Cheers Mateo Kovacic is undergoing his medical at Manchester City ahead of completing his £25m move from Chelsea. City have agreed to sign Kovacic Will pay £30 million in total Croatian undergoing medical WHAT HAPPENED? According to Fabrizio Romano, the Croatian is already undergoing a medical ahead of completing his move to Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side have agreed to pay Chelsea £25m ($32m) up front for Kovacic and an extra £5m in add-ons. It has been reported that the add-ons will be activated if City meet their silverware targets. THE BIGGER PICTURE: The midfielder was heading into the final year of his Chelsea contract, and the Blues have opted to cash in on the Croatia international after spending over £600m in the 2022-23 season. The treble winners initiated talks with Kovacic in the last week of May and have already agreed to personal terms. AND WHAT'S MORE: The Blues are looking to completely overhaul their midfield and have already parted ways with Jorginho who joined Arsenal in January. N'Golo Kante has sealed a mega-money move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, while Kovacic joins fellow Premier League rivals City. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has demanded Brighton's Moises Caicedo at Stamford Bridge, who will cost around £80m, although the Blues are willing to include Conor Gallagher to lower the price. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-news-rice-kovacic-27183598 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 301 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Rodrrrrrigo now has back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,905 Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Mateo Kovacic has undergone a medical at Manchester City ahead of a proposed £25 million switch from Chelsea. The 29 year-old looks set to become Manchester City’s first signing of the summer, as the treble-winners seek to replace club captain Ilkay Gundogan and contend with the absence of Kevin De Bruyne for the start of the new season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,432 Posted June 27, 2023 Administrator Share Posted June 27, 2023 Deal completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Good depth signing for City. Limited footballer but useful in how City/Pep play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spike 5,111 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Cicero said: Good depth signing for City. Limited footballer but useful in how City/Pep play. You think he is limited? He doesn’t score goals sure but he does just about everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,905 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 7 hours ago, Cicero said: Good depth signing for City. Limited footballer but useful in how City/Pep play. This seasons stats are comparable to Gundogan apart from goals, Pep will improve him for sure and Kovacic works harder than Gundo with better ball retention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 16 hours ago, Spike said: You think he is limited? He doesn’t score goals sure but he does just about everything else. Yes. Carries the ball and beats the press well but as far as attacking and defensive instincts he doesn't offer much, if any. 12 hours ago, Happy Blue said: This seasons stats are comparable to Gundogan apart from goals, Pep will improve him for sure and Kovacic works harder than Gundo with better ball retention If he's coming in as a replacement for Gundogan then he'll weaken City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,905 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Cicero said: Yes. Carries the ball and beats the press well but as far as attacking and defensive instincts he doesn't offer much, if any. If he's coming in as a replacement for Gundogan then he'll weaken City. He will need a bedding in period no doubt like most players learning Pep's system but if Bernardo stays he will be backup anyway and Foden, Alvarez can play that position too if he's not working out ..or we could just buy Valverde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Happy Blue said: He will need a bedding in period no doubt like most players learning Pep's system but if Bernardo stays he will be backup anyway and Foden, Alvarez can play that position too if he's not working out ..or we could just buy Valverde You'll need to replace Gundogans influence (which is a lot, particularly in crunch time moments). Other players will need to step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,905 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, Cicero said: You'll need to replace Gundogans influence (which is a lot, particularly in crunch time moments). Other players will need to step up. Yeah, he's a big loss and cant just be replaced. same when we lost Kompany, Silva, Yaya, Aguero etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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