Spanish release clauses tend to only be able to be activated if you pay the entire fee up front.
Could be that Villarreal have told us they'll settle for installments at a marginally higher amount
OK @Zatara , I will take the bait. Remembering that I put his name forward in the context of us buying a rookie, and needing all available funds to go a very long way this season!
Abraham scored 15 goals in his first full Premier League season...
Because
1. We only have a limited budget
2. We are pretty strong at centre back
3. We need to prioritise our spend on other areas - striker , midfield and full back
it’s quite funny really. could’ve been a hero for us at the new ground but he’ll be on the bench all year for them. will miss the world cup. loaned to fulham the next year
I just see no benefit whatsoever about getting annoyed or upset about it.
There is nothing I can do to influence what this football club does in the next 3 months or indeed ever.
Indeed , I was one of many saying that he won't get game time at Chelsea and that they will sign a much better CF as a starter.
However Delap's ego probably outweighs his ability.
From Chelsea's POV £30 million was simply too good a deal to...
If Chelsea get Woltemade that reduces LIam Delaps game time even further, can see Delap being the latest in a long line of players careers Chelsea destroyed.
And we could all see that coming...
If it was a free signing I'd be fine with it if his legs are still there as his engine was great. Makes no sense to pay a fee like that for him though.
I'd be staggered if we paid €18 million for Fred , particularly at his age.
However I'm sure that he's a decent player.
He and McTominay (McFred) got absolute belters at United and just look at how McTominay has flourished away from Toxic...