Christ almighty. People claiming he left for the money are mad. Although money was obviously a factor he left for the best and biggest team in Europe while we were relegation strugglers.
I'd say at the time we got good money, I know he had done well in a couple fo games in the euros prior to injury but he was still fairly raw talent and we've all seen that disappear following a 'big' move.
No way we'll get him back unless way over the hill as we simply won't be able to afford him whilst he is still world class (in terms of either fee or wages)
Unless he comes on a Bosman and agrees to substantially less wages. Then we will really see how much he would like to come back.
He'd play for us for 50 grand a week over Villa or Newcastle on 70.Its unrealistic that he will return while he can attract proper wages elsewhere.
Not 30, 33. If we're mid table sh*t.
31 if we're boss.
Watch. This. Space.
We're gonna sign Rooney in the summer and Messi the following January as well as Iniesta.
It's on!
And that young wonderkid Barkley looks like he'll be ready for the first team soon.*I could take or leave Iniesta to be honest, we've got Gibson.