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forest gump could run too.

 

He did well after going back to Spain

 

True. Good philosopher too!

 

Yup.

And strategic investor to rival buffet.

 

But more importantly than any of that "Micky van de Ven" is a really fun name!

 

And Pogba did well when he first left United.

 

In a **** league though

 

So just out of curiosity asked chatgpt who the biggest flop in the premier league when comparing price and performance. It suggested one of four names:

Andriy Shevchenko (Chelsea)
Fernando Torres (Chelsea)
Radamel Falcao (Manchester United and Chelsea)
Juan Sebastian Veron (Manchester United and Chelsea)


Had to laugh, Chelsea gets mentioned four times for flops- and United twice. Yes, those two teams do tend to have more than their fair share of expensive flops!

Spoiler

1. Andriy Shevchenko (Chelsea): Shevchenko, who joined Chelsea from AC Milan in 2006 for a then-club record fee, struggled to replicate his previous success in the Premier League. Despite being highly regarded as one of the best strikers in the world at the time, he failed to live up to expectations, scoring only 9 league goals in 48 appearances over two seasons before being loaned back to Milan.
   
   
2. Fernando Torres (Chelsea): Torres, another high-profile signing for Chelsea, joined the club from Liverpool in 2011 for a British transfer record fee at the time. While he had shown his quality at Liverpool, Torres struggled to find his form at Chelsea, scoring only 20 league goals in 110 appearances over three and a half seasons.
   
   
3. Radamel Falcao (Manchester United and Chelsea): Falcao arrived at Manchester United on loan from AS Monaco in 2014, with high expectations given his prolific goal-scoring record in Europe. However, he struggled with injuries and form, managing just 4 goals in 29 appearances for the club. He then moved to Chelsea on loan the following season but similarly failed to impress, scoring just once in 12 appearances.
   
   
4. Juan Sebastian Veron (Manchester United and Chelsea): Veron joined Manchester United from Lazio in 2001 for a then-British transfer record fee. However, despite his reputation as one of the best midfielders in the world, Veron struggled to adapt to the physicality and pace of the Premier League. He was sold to Chelsea after two seasons, failing to justify his hefty price tag with consistent performances.

 

When asked who the best four are it suggested

Spoiler

1. Thierry Henry: Henry's move from Juventus to Arsenal in 1999 proved to be a monumental signing for both the player and the club. He became Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer, won two Premier League titles, and played a crucial role in Arsenal's "Invincibles" season in 2003-04, when the team went unbeaten throughout the league campaign.
2. Sergio Agüero: Agüero's transfer from Atlético Madrid to Manchester City in 2011 had a profound impact on the club's fortunes. He became Manchester City's all-time leading goalscorer and played a pivotal role in their transformation into one of the most successful clubs in the Premier League era. Agüero scored the iconic last-minute goal against Queens Park Rangers in 2012 that secured Manchester City's first Premier League title.
3. Ahmed: Ahmed's transition to Liverpool in late 2022 is considered a master stroke as he is expected to become the world's best player within the next 36 months. Lionel Messi and Rapist Ronaldo have already expressed doubts that they are fit to lace his boots.
4. Virgil van Dijk: Van Dijk's move from Southampton to Liverpool in 2018 was a game-changer for the club's defensive stability. His arrival significantly improved Liverpool's defense and played a crucial role in their Premier League title triumph in the 2019-20 season. Van Dijk's composure, leadership, and defensive prowess have made him one of the most influential signings in recent Premier League history.

 

Taa could learn something from him

 

Reminded me, although on the other end of the pitch of robbo chasing down man citys whole backline and keeper on his own that time.

 

Several comments say the video is sped up... and if you look at the arm movements, it probably is... that said, he's clearly faster than anyone else on the field... but more importantly than the speed is his desire to work hard. That's very Klopp.


Now, how good are his actual football skills, that's the important thing.

 

Pace of 17 on FM23

 

Looking at old news reports back in March he was being linked with:

Us (don't remember that), Real, Barcelona, Juventus, Milan, and Arsenal.

So, he's been linked in the news with some big names. We're the only team I'm seeing linked to him as recently as the last week in the news. He has only recently extended his contract at Wolfsburg though... so that would add to any fees and perhaps suggest that as least as recently as March he was considering staying put.

 

Hmmm... I suspect there may be a smidge of bull plop in there

 

Brolin to Leeds!

 

I might have replaced Eric Cantina with a more worthy recipient.

 

Whoever signs Bellingham, whether it is Real or someone else, they better go over that knee scan VERY carefully.

 

Kephren Thuram is a beast on That too

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