I wonder if it’s as simple as wanting to motivate Leo and keep him committed. It’s a weird one but also we have no idea if this is something that was promised eg either we’ll sell you (and you get a pay bump) or we’ll give you a pay bump.
I interpret this Trossard deal as meaning that the one we wanted (Rodrygo) was not available. We searched the market but didn't find anyone who was clearly promising, so the club decided to wait. It would be better to give Trossard more money to stay for these two years, so the Belgian doesn't want to leave and we don't get into a deadlock where we have to bring someone who dosen't really fitt because of pressure to sign new left winger. With that, we'll be done for this year, we have 4 players to 2 winger post and next summer we can go for an elite left winger, if available. For example Liverpool did this in the last couple of years. But maybe I'm just being too positive. I'm interested in your opinion on this.
I wonder if it’s as simple as wanting to motivate Leo and keep him committed. It’s a weird one but also we have no idea if this is something that was promised eg either we’ll sell you (and you get a pay bump) or we’ll give you a pay bump.
I interpret this Trossard deal as meaning that the one we wanted (Rodrygo) was not available. We searched the market but didn't find anyone who was clearly promising, so the club decided to wait. It would be better to give Trossard more money to stay for these two years, so the Belgian doesn't want to leave and we don't get into a deadlock where we have to bring someone who dosen't really fitt because of pressure to sign new left winger. With that, we'll be done for this year, we have 4 players to 2 winger post and next summer we can go for an elite left winger, if available. For example Liverpool did this in the last couple of years. But maybe I'm just being too positive. I'm interested in your opinion on this.
Presumably straight dealing with squad members/ honouring promises/ rewarding performance has some signalling benefits.
3m a year is a lot cheaper than the 11-12m amortisation on an Eze fee. Hope the money saved goes on something good.