Steve_E Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Fourth Official called Williams, Gueye and Walsh but hasn't said anything else about other targets. I have made decent money backing what he has said! Just be careful that you don't follow the ones he retweets or states the source. I'm not going to follow FourthOfficial either, because they don't know shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) I think it's a pity that all these messages were spouted around about Witsel being a money grabber or feeling like he's too good for some teams... All of these allegations were based on either nothing at all (assumptions) or on rumors with no credibility. I've been following him for the past 6-7 years and he is relatively modest and doesn't show-off or ever make any kind of pretentious declarations (he never says too much to interviewers). So in a way I feel like he doesn't deserve any of this, because many footballers could learn a thing or two from how he composes himself towards the outside. Plus what matters more is that he is in my top 10 of best box2box/holding midfielders in the sport right now. He can keep up with almost any team in the world, although maybe Barcelona and Real would be a challenge for him. Edited August 12, 2016 by Mirallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Bizarre if true. Who the hell would turn down a chance to play in the Premier League in order to stay in the Russian League travelling to half-empty and dilapidated stadiums in places like Krasnodar and Rostov? And alongside 2 of his national team-mates (Lukaku and Mirallas) as well. Weird decision, again 'if true'. Edited August 30, 2016 by Isaiah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Money I heard that he was offered a very generous wage. So it probably isnt money. I think its the lack of european football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Money But Zenit can't possibly be paying him more than Everton would, the club is broke right now, Gazprom have pulled the plug. And would Juventus really be in a position to offer him better terms? The Italian league has nowhere near the financial power of the Premier League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Having medical at Juve tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 But Zenit can't possibly be paying him more than Everton would, the club is broke right now, Gazprom have pulled the plug. And would Juventus really be in a position to offer him better terms? The Italian league has nowhere near the financial power of the Premier League. Average wage at Juventus is around 60k euro per week. But they are paying Higuain around 153k euro per week. http://www.totalsportek.com/money/juventus-player-salaries/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Having medical at Juve tomorrow. Good Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Yep, Witsel's transfer to Juventus is official. With Pjanic, Witsel and Khedira, Juve's midfield is.... oddly defensive. I see a keeper, 8 defensively minded players and 2 attackers. (?) Seems like they're building a team, specifically aimed at defeating Barcelona (reference to 2011-12 Chelsea) Not gonna lie, that Torres goal, along with that entire second leg of the '11-'12 Champions League semi final between FCB and Chelsea is in my top 3 most memorable moments in football. I cri every tiem. Edited August 31, 2016 by Mirallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Thought he wanted to stay at Zenit. Lying bar steward. :shaking fist: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Thought he wanted to stay at Zenit. Lying bar steward. :shaking fist: Arsed? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Arsed? Not really but does make you laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirallas Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Thought he wanted to stay at Zenit. Lying bar steward. :shaking fist: That's what they're told to say by the communication manager. They interfere with everything and imo are always terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Yep, Witsel's transfer to Juventus is official. With Pjanic, Witsel and Khedira, Juve's midfield is.... oddly defensive. I see a keeper, 8 defensively minded players and 2 attackers. (?) Seems like they're building a team, specifically aimed at defeating Barcelona (reference to 2011-12 Chelsea) Not gonna lie, that Torres goal, along with that entire second leg of the '11-'12 Champions League semi final between FCB and Chelsea is in my top 3 most memorable moments in football. I cri every tiem. They've got pjanic, 3 really good strikers and the young Croatian lad the wing. Struggle to see were Witsel will fit in, mate in work is a Juve fan thinks he'll be rotated with khidera. Back on topic, didn't think Witsel was the right player for us, and happy to see a player pick a club rather than money. holystove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 deal with juve fell through. will be on a free in the summer. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Not to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 deal with juve fell through. will be on a free in the summer. Hopefully to Everton. One more reason to finish in a spot that guarantees European football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Fuck him off I'm made up he didn't get his way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Don't get me wrong I didn't want sissoko at all for that amount but if you think January will be any better your all deluded. We've had our best start for years and one just one good signing would have everybody thinking fuck me Everton mean business. But what do we fucking get? How many players could we have got? Ziyech to Ajax? £11 mill why aren't we all over that? If Walsh is this insightful God he should have had 30 players lined up and got at least 4 in the last week. Fuck him off I'm made up he didn't get his way Cant have it both ways. Witsel would have been a big intention signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Not for me he wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Juve's sporting director has said he'll sign for them on a free in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Italian media reporting he will go to China this transfer window.. Price: 20m EUR for Zenit and 18m EUR/year for Witsel. Edited December 31, 2016 by holystove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Mercenary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 31, 2016 Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Italian media reporting he will go to China this transfer window.. Price: 20m EUR for Zenit and 18m EUR/year for Witsel. Good. As long as he's anywhere but here is fine by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holystove Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Good. As long as he's anywhere but here is fine by me. It's official.. 3,5 years, 70 million EUR. Says: "I'm aware it's a step back, but this way I can provide for my family for a very long time". .. I can respect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) It's official.. 3,5 years, 70 million EUR. Says: "I'm aware it's a step back, but this way I can provide for my family for a very long time". .. I can respect that. At least he said it.... That money will secure his siblings and their grandcholdren. Lets face it... would you wanna live there? I wouldnt. Edited January 3, 2017 by Hafnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Didn't want to join Everton for 'Footballing reasons'. Joins Chinese team for the money. Sturdy logic. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 At least he said it.... That money will secure his siblings and their grandcholdren. Lets face it... would you wanna live there? I wouldnt. I am sure what he would have earned here or in Italy would do that aswell in fairness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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