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Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Onyx Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:58 pm
Rakitic is close to joining Barcelona, according to Sport, Bild, TV3 and Sky Italia.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Robespierre Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:00 pm
I was going to write this thread 
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Onyx Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:02 pm
Not sure where he'll fit in really. He's probably more suited to Iniesta's position.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Valkyrja Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:05 pm
He plays in the pivot for Croatia. Behind Modric.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Onyx Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:13 pm
Rakitic will cost €15m and bonuses and will sign a 5 year contract with Barcelona, according to Sky Italia.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Adit Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:14 pm
15 mill euros such a steal. Why didnt more club go for him?
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by The Franchise Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:14 pm
I am fairly confident he can play with Iniesta. He may have waken people to his ability by scoring goals and getting assists, however what stood out more to me was his ability on the ball, playing passes, receiving under pressure to add to his dynamism and general energy.
26, in his prime, i'd be satisfied and quite hopeful for him to do well.
26, in his prime, i'd be satisfied and quite hopeful for him to do well.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Casciavit Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:16 pm
A lot of Barca fans complained about Cesc's ability in tight spaces. How's Rakitic in that aspect?
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Valkyrja Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:16 pm
Casciavit wrote:A lot of Barca fans complained about Cesc's ability in tight spaces. How's Rakitic in that aspect?
very good. well not iniesta/ozil but very good.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Onyx Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:17 pm
Both Real Madrid and Atletico were also interested apparently.
Also Manchester United were according to Sky Italia.
Also Manchester United were according to Sky Italia.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:19 pm
Yohan Modric wrote:Both Real Madrid and Atletico were also interested apparently.
Also Manchester United were according to Sky Italia.
Was about to say, whose to say others were not interested?
Anyway he's a better fit than Cesc which is what matters even if Cesc maybe a better player.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Adit Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:21 pm
Barca offered higher wages it seems. 8 mill euros is definitely over the top wage for him..that is how it works in this competitive market though.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Mr Nick09 Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:22 pm
what a steal, meanwhile we are busy figuring out how to spend 60 mil on pogba 
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by M99 Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:39 pm
15 million goddamn that's a steal. What in the world are Man Utd and Real doing lol?
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Valkyrja Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:43 pm
M99 wrote:15 million goddamn that's a steal. What in the world are Man Utd and Real doing lol?
we're trying to get pogba and verratti
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Adit Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:43 pm
Barca offered higher wages..8 mill a year which is more than Di Maria earns here so yeah kind of understandable since we are not desperate and dont really want to break the wage structure.M99 wrote:15 million goddamn that's a steal. What in the world are Man Utd and Real doing lol?
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by urbaNRoots Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:44 pm
When did the Schalke flop become so good? I'm looking forward to see him, but I kinda feel for him aswell, Barca fans will slate him for not being Xavi or Iniesta after a few months.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by RealGunner Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:45 pm
Think he will do very well in place of Xavi
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Great Leader Sprucenuce Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:54 pm
M99 wrote:15 million goddamn that's a steal. What in the world are Man Utd and Real doing lol?
Not sure if Real need him right now tbh, also if im a footballer in this moment i'd find it hard to turn down Barca for Man Yoo tbh.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by M99 Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:19 pm
But have Man Utd even given a bid? He is availible for 15 ffs a lot of teams can afford that.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by The Franchise Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:21 pm
urbaNRoots wrote:When did the Schalke flop become so good? I'm looking forward to see him, but I kinda feel for him aswell, Barca fans will slate him for not being Xavi or Iniesta after a few months.
Bit like Thiago...oh wait....
Get over it already
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by DeletedUser#1 Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:57 pm
It's amazing how people always mention transfer fees and not the wages. 8m/year is A LOT. Good signing though.
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by Kick Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:35 am
Damn, we're getting Cesc and Barca are replacing him with Rakitic? Why didn't we just try sign Rakitic?
Does this mean they won't sign Koke?
Does this mean they won't sign Koke?
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by BarrileteCosmico Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:01 am
Wouldn't you prefer Modric? I like Rakitic more but it seems to me that Modric fits the profile of the kind of footballer we're looking for better.The Franchise wrote:I am fairly confident he can play with Iniesta. He may have waken people to his ability by scoring goals and getting assists, however what stood out more to me was his ability on the ball, playing passes, receiving under pressure to add to his dynamism and general energy.
26, in his prime, i'd be satisfied and quite hopeful for him to do well.
Croatia with dat goat midfield of Modric, Rakitic and Kovacic. Get the upset against Brazil pls :pray:
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Re: Official: Rakitic to Barcelona
by BarrileteCosmico Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:02 am
Why would Atleti sell to us if they're getting money from the Costa sale?Kick wrote:Damn, we're getting Cesc and Barca are replacing him with Rakitic? Why didn't we just try sign Rakitic?
Does this mean they won't sign Koke?
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