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10 years of FIF
Issue isn't Barca being broke but handcuffed by FFP limitations courtesy of Bartomeu's disastrous tenure
Kessie was never a good fit but came free and I suspect Alemany always intended to use him as a bartering chip in a future deal. His wages are similar to Brozovic while both contracted through 2026 - their current estimated market values despite age difference are similar
Due to Marcelo's age, I think he would be a rotation option and potentially moved on as I can't envision him in a longterm DM role - especially with Nico returning in summer
I would take it only because Franck isn't going to play in Xavi's Barca apart from mopup minutes or CDR - Brozovic is more the technical piece at DM that would fit better, although again would not be a starter. It is the reason, for me, this is a deal that is motivated mostly in terms of asset restructuring for FFP
Kessie was never a good fit but came free and I suspect Alemany always intended to use him as a bartering chip in a future deal. His wages are similar to Brozovic while both contracted through 2026 - their current estimated market values despite age difference are similar
Due to Marcelo's age, I think he would be a rotation option and potentially moved on as I can't envision him in a longterm DM role - especially with Nico returning in summer
I would take it only because Franck isn't going to play in Xavi's Barca apart from mopup minutes or CDR - Brozovic is more the technical piece at DM that would fit better, although again would not be a starter. It is the reason, for me, this is a deal that is motivated mostly in terms of asset restructuring for FFP