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[Albion] Valentín Barco **Signed 20/01/24**
- Thread starter Bozza
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- Nov 11, 2009
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Interesting. If, and its a big if, he really prefers Man City to us? His agent may advise him to sign new deal with Boca (as we do with our own stars), which with a higher release clause may well price us out and keep city in?
Club making last ditch attempt to scare off Brighton - Want to make player ‘one of best paid on team’ - Sport Witness
Boca Juniors will make a last-ditch attempt to convince Valentín Barco to remain at the club and not join Brighton and Hove Albion, with a new contract offer to make him ‘one of the best paid on the team’. That’s according to journalist Facundo Pérez, who insists neither Brighton nor any of the...sportwitness.co.uk
City won't have any problem paying what Boca "reasonably" demand, I'd guess we have a limit in what he's perceived to be worth and what we would pay.
All of course, entirely speculative!
I’m hoping Ale Mac (and Facu perhaps) is in his ear about the kind of club we are and the pathway we offer…….
AstroSloth
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- Dec 29, 2020
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To add to this Echeverri is pretty much the most promising Argentinian in a while but the general feeling is that his ego means if he moves early it's likely he won't progress as he'll feel he's made it.‘Played down the chances of signing him’’ not ‘distanced’ - I think that’s slightly different tbh - it suggests either Citeh still want him but things are moving in another direction or Citeh are just keeping things close to their chest. Alternatively we stand a good chance to compete in the bidding if Bocca sees a greater advantage in a for example a 20% sell on clause if they sell to us than if they sell to Citeh and he gets loaned out. Given our track record for developing youngsters and selling them on for ridiculous profit - it would potentially be a lucrative arrangement for Bocca that could suit all sides possibly.
Man City close to signing Echeverri from River Plate
Manchester City are close to signing River Plate prospect Claudio Echeverri in a deal worth around £17.5million (€20m/$22m). The 17-year-old attacking midfielder is likely to be sent out on loan should he complete his move to City, and a return to River is on the cards. That is the same...theathletic.com
(They’ve been interested in striker, Echeverri for a while I beleive - he‘s capped for the U17s at the Under-17 World Cup in November.)
It's also why he's not played many minutes despite being so promising.
lawros left foot
Glory hunting since 1969
lawros left foot
Glory hunting since 1969
I honestly think he’s coming to us.
Every team that has been linked to him have dropped their interest, except us.
Could be the other clubs know he’s made his mind up, and he’s coming here.
Every team that has been linked to him have dropped their interest, except us.
Could be the other clubs know he’s made his mind up, and he’s coming here.
If that’s the case, RDZ should surely start Facu in his favoured No.10 position on Thursday.
Mancgull
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I think Goodnight has deserved his place at the No 10 position after his Palace display. I was also impressed with his display there in the Marseille game. Probably can’t do the full 90 minutes but surely 60-70 minutes with Lallana replacing would be the plan?
- Oct 20, 2022
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He deserved it before then - but yes, Lallana or Gross - RDZ wants Facu to learn from Lallana - I think Facu is not far off doing 90mins now - he is looking much better conditioned and has been doing 70‘ fairly comfortably.
(But apologies- Facu’s performance has nothing to do us acquiring a defender/with a Valentin Barco thread!)
According to Twitter today he’s going to PSG, Man City, Leeds (on loan after Man City sign him) and Leicester 
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
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Was that the Brighton bear or whatever he’s called?According to Twitter today he’s going to PSG, Man City, Leeds (on loan after Man City sign him) and Leicester
Nothing from him posted re today’s game……..which is interesting timing perhapsWas that the Brighton bear or whatever he’s called?
Lewes Punk
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- Feb 11, 2018
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City Group already own clubs in Uruguay and Brazil. Not to mention China, the US, India, Australia and 5 (!) in Europe. No doubt they've got an African club in their sights too.
I had no idea they had that many! Thanks for the info
Brian Fantana
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I believe 777, who are working on a takeover of Everton, own several others European clubs as well as one in South America.
I think with the third party player ownership issues that are still prevalent in South America, it is probably a bit more complicated to do the multi-club thing there. I’m only guessing though.
