“The manager from Brazil (Tite) and myself know more than the guys who decide he is not able to play. I am so sad and disappointed for Douglas because he could help us, play with us. He has shown many good things in training sessions and the reason why we spent a lot of money to buy him is because he is a player with a huge capacity to play for us.”
Like others have said, if he stays one season and keeps us up he’s earned us another £100million. If he then goes back to Man City for £15 million, we’re £85 million better off and Dean/Jesus etc have had a year to find an adequate replacement. Difference is, I trust them at this point to do that.
Engels announced now, do we think there is an issue with work ‘permit For Douglas ? If not , why[ not announced too ?
Isn't this buy back clause an example of what they specifically said we would not do? Develop players for other clubs?A bit like a loan except it costs us £15m of it doesn't go well?Not saying I don't want us to get him but this seems to be massively contrary to the sort of deal they said they wanted.