(05-26-2021, 11:53 PM)ACM2021 Wrote: If true, that's fair to me. As much as I like Tonali, he wasn't the main reason that we qualify for CL. He is still considered to be a luxury to have (for the future) and a gamble too.
When we regularly participate in CL, at least we will be in a better financial position to afford such luxury.
It looks like a way to spread the cost...contrary to the initial report that said we were thinking about walking away from the deal. I think we'll sign him and I have no problem with that. We have to use him to the best of his ability. He's a good player, but he's not a Pirlo and he's not a Gattuso (in style or ability). He's an all-around midfielder. Honestly, he's like your typical 1990s/2000s English CM. Gets stuck in, keeps the ball moving, keeps himself moving both attacking and defensive wise, plays both phases of the game. Not to attach another comparison to him....but he's like a Steven Gerrard type of player. Those have to be the comparisons and expectations. To be clear....not that he'll reach Gerrard's level who was one of the best CMs of his generation. But I'm talking about style on the field. So, if have use for that type of player, great.....he's worth it. But if not, then even 1 Euro is a lot.