If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
I hope that Real do sell Kovacic and if we have no option of buying him,then frankly signing him is stupid in my view!
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 13 seconds ago
If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
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What if he doesn't want to go back? Will Madrid be forced to accept a bid?
Chelsea have had their pants pulled down here, spent 40m on an inferior keeper who could be the new karius, and being a feeder club for Madrid in the process to develop kovacic
comment by ZahraIhsanphile (U20361)
posted 40 seconds ago
I hope that Real do sell Kovacic and if we have no option of buying him,then frankly signing him is stupid in my view!
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My thoughts exactly, especially if he excels. I'm sure there will be a way round it, if the player decides to stay.
On the other hand, RLC by then might be ready to fill in the void if Kovacic leaves.
Comment deleted by Site Moderator
From the way the move has been reported it sounds like Real threw him in as a sweeter without us perusing the player and we just didn't look the gift horse in the mouth.
He's a decent player who should fit the style, but he doesn't actually address the type of CM we lacked, we needed a goalscorer, he just adds a different dimension to the link Kante would provide between Jorginho and the advanced CM.
It's kind of a win-win & lose-lose situation. Because of their being no buy out clause we won't lean on him unless he proves central to the system, and if that's happens to be the case (and Real decide to keep him) than we at least know the kind of player we'll need to bring in next season + a scenario which'll likely result in Kante becoming a player it could be worth cashing in on which would free the funds. Or we use him sparingly, just as Real have, and no-one's really gained much
comment by bloodyblu4cfc.com® (Last Mata fan standing) (U1442)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 13 seconds ago
If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
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What if he doesn't want to go back? Will Madrid be forced to accept a bid?
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I'm pretty sure If Real want him back he'll go. He won't choose Chelsea over Real.
comment by Erik (U21750)
posted 56 seconds ago
comment by bloodyblu4cfc.com® (Last Mata fan standing) (U1442)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 13 seconds ago
If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
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What if he doesn't want to go back? Will Madrid be forced to accept a bid?
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I'm pretty sure If Real want him back he'll go. He won't choose Chelsea over Real.
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Kepa chose Chelsea over Real
Thibaut Courtois's Madrid Press Conference: "I’ve never kissed the badge before, but I’ve done it here today because this is where I’ve always wanted to be".
He will choose Chelsea over Madrid if he feels he gets the match selections. In Spain he knows he's not necessarily number 1 in the pecking order. Plus the loan gives him time to decide if he likes living in London and being part of a resurgence.
Thibaut Courtois's Madrid Press Conference: "I’ve never kissed the badge before, but I’ve done it here today because this is where I’ve always wanted to be".
------------------------------------------------------------------
Ego's still trying to process how us simpleton Chelsea fans saw through his BS
Costa was a but at least he was upfront about it. Courtois' just a snake.
Thibaut Courtois's Madrid Press Conference: "I’ve never kissed the badge before, but I’ve done it here today because this is where I’ve always wanted to be".
--------
The Atletico fans will be even more thrilled than us by this comment...
comment by Adam 'The interview' Lallana (U20650)
posted 6 minutes ago
Thibaut Courtois's Madrid Press Conference: "I’ve never kissed the badge before, but I’ve done it here today because this is where I’ve always wanted to be".
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What a furrrking baaastard. I know it will never happen, but I'd for Chelsea to beat Real Madrid and humiliate that cuuuunt in the process.
What a furrrking baaastard. I know it will never happen, but I'd for Chelsea to beat Real Madrid and humiliate that cuuuunt in the process.
-------------------------------------------------------
The funny thing is all Courtois needed to do was come out with a public statement saying I have no intention of signing a new deal because being with my family is more important to me than playing for Chelsea.
The purist of motives lost in his completely kuntish approach to the move. Hope he flops
Also, completely irrelevant point, but it's funny how in one interview for CFCTV, Kepa has shown more intellect and personality than Courtois did in four years
Seems like a really bright young man.
comment by The Devil's Advocate's Advocate - I Represent Him (U6522)
posted 13 minutes ago
What a furrrking baaastard. I know it will never happen, but I'd for Chelsea to beat Real Madrid and humiliate that cuuuunt in the process.
-------------------------------------------------------
The funny thing is all Courtois needed to do was come out with a public statement saying I have no intention of signing a new deal because being with my family is more important to me than playing for Chelsea.
The purist of motives lost in his completely kuntish approach to the move. Hope he flops
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Exactly, it could’ve been a far more straight-forward, far better received exit but he just couldn’t help being a prlck
comment by Erik (U21750)
posted 46 minutes ago
comment by bloodyblu4cfc.com® (Last Mata fan standing) (U1442)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 13 seconds ago
If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What if he doesn't want to go back? Will Madrid be forced to accept a bid?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm pretty sure If Real want him back he'll go. He won't choose Chelsea over Real.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well you would know a lot about that as a United fan. United have made being the bridesmaid to Real Madrid almost an annual tradition.
comment by bloodyblu4cfc.com® (Last Mata fan standing... (U1442)
posted 1 hour ago
comment by ZahraIhsanphile (U20361)
posted 40 seconds ago
I hope that Real do sell Kovacic and if we have no option of buying him,then frankly signing him is stupid in my view!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
My thoughts exactly, especially if he excels. I'm sure there will be a way round it, if the player decides to stay.
On the other hand, RLC by then might be ready to fill in the void if Kovacic leaves.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I don't think RLC will ever be a regular Chelsea starter, I just don't see how he can improve
but saying that, we'll be a mid table team in a year or so, so.. maybe he'll fit right in with us
On Kovacic, if he ends up wanting to stay permanently then I’m sure we can make it happen regardless of a buy option, just would’ve been nice to have the assurance of a set price as we know Madrid will be difficult about the fee now.
They’ll probably try and use him to get Hazard which would be a shame as we’d just say no and have to find someone else instead of Kovacic. He’s probably expecting to replace the 33 year old Modric very soon anyway.
Though Madrid are apparently very keen on Milinkovic-Savic, so Kovacic may just think feck this I’d rather just stay at Chelsea.
Yeah, looks like RM see Kovacic as a replacement for Modric, but can’t promise him game time this season.
This sounds like a good move from RM pov as their player could potentially develop into an o/s player whilst at Chelsea. On the other hand Chelsea benefit from having him on season long and help address our short term issues in midfield.
*replacement => long term successor to Modric
The Kovacic loan has been described as a gift horse....and its not generally done to look in its mouth.
Anything can happen in the next 9 months, including Ronny's prediction of table middling .
If Sarri can bring our talented stars into a motivated band of brothers challenging for Europe next term, then more Kovacics will be queuing up to join the emerging success story
If he is crxp then we pay nothing and give him back. If he is good then I'm sure we will have an option to buy (not sure what is concrete in that deal.
He will have premier league experience, being with us for a season. He will not need to time gel with the squad.
If we can't keep him as someone else mentioned Ruben or even Barkley would of had a season to fully gel with Sarri's system. Win Win 👍🏾
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posted on 9/8/18
If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
posted on 9/8/18
I hope that Real do sell Kovacic and if we have no option of buying him,then frankly signing him is stupid in my view!
posted on 9/8/18
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 13 seconds ago
If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What if he doesn't want to go back? Will Madrid be forced to accept a bid?
posted on 9/8/18
Chelsea have had their pants pulled down here, spent 40m on an inferior keeper who could be the new karius, and being a feeder club for Madrid in the process to develop kovacic
posted on 9/8/18
comment by ZahraIhsanphile (U20361)
posted 40 seconds ago
I hope that Real do sell Kovacic and if we have no option of buying him,then frankly signing him is stupid in my view!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
My thoughts exactly, especially if he excels. I'm sure there will be a way round it, if the player decides to stay.
On the other hand, RLC by then might be ready to fill in the void if Kovacic leaves.
posted on 9/8/18
Comment deleted by Site Moderator
posted on 9/8/18
From the way the move has been reported it sounds like Real threw him in as a sweeter without us perusing the player and we just didn't look the gift horse in the mouth.
He's a decent player who should fit the style, but he doesn't actually address the type of CM we lacked, we needed a goalscorer, he just adds a different dimension to the link Kante would provide between Jorginho and the advanced CM.
It's kind of a win-win & lose-lose situation. Because of their being no buy out clause we won't lean on him unless he proves central to the system, and if that's happens to be the case (and Real decide to keep him) than we at least know the kind of player we'll need to bring in next season + a scenario which'll likely result in Kante becoming a player it could be worth cashing in on which would free the funds. Or we use him sparingly, just as Real have, and no-one's really gained much
posted on 9/8/18
comment by bloodyblu4cfc.com® (Last Mata fan standing) (U1442)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 13 seconds ago
If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What if he doesn't want to go back? Will Madrid be forced to accept a bid?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm pretty sure If Real want him back he'll go. He won't choose Chelsea over Real.
posted on 9/8/18
comment by Erik (U21750)
posted 56 seconds ago
comment by bloodyblu4cfc.com® (Last Mata fan standing) (U1442)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 13 seconds ago
If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What if he doesn't want to go back? Will Madrid be forced to accept a bid?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm pretty sure If Real want him back he'll go. He won't choose Chelsea over Real.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Kepa chose Chelsea over Real
posted on 9/8/18
Thibaut Courtois's Madrid Press Conference: "I’ve never kissed the badge before, but I’ve done it here today because this is where I’ve always wanted to be".
posted on 9/8/18
He will choose Chelsea over Madrid if he feels he gets the match selections. In Spain he knows he's not necessarily number 1 in the pecking order. Plus the loan gives him time to decide if he likes living in London and being part of a resurgence.
posted on 9/8/18
Thibaut Courtois's Madrid Press Conference: "I’ve never kissed the badge before, but I’ve done it here today because this is where I’ve always wanted to be".
------------------------------------------------------------------
Ego's still trying to process how us simpleton Chelsea fans saw through his BS
Costa was a but at least he was upfront about it. Courtois' just a snake.
posted on 9/8/18
Thibaut Courtois's Madrid Press Conference: "I’ve never kissed the badge before, but I’ve done it here today because this is where I’ve always wanted to be".
--------
The Atletico fans will be even more thrilled than us by this comment...
posted on 9/8/18
comment by Adam 'The interview' Lallana (U20650)
posted 6 minutes ago
Thibaut Courtois's Madrid Press Conference: "I’ve never kissed the badge before, but I’ve done it here today because this is where I’ve always wanted to be".
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What a furrrking baaastard. I know it will never happen, but I'd for Chelsea to beat Real Madrid and humiliate that cuuuunt in the process.
posted on 9/8/18
What a furrrking baaastard. I know it will never happen, but I'd for Chelsea to beat Real Madrid and humiliate that cuuuunt in the process.
-------------------------------------------------------
The funny thing is all Courtois needed to do was come out with a public statement saying I have no intention of signing a new deal because being with my family is more important to me than playing for Chelsea.
The purist of motives lost in his completely kuntish approach to the move. Hope he flops
posted on 9/8/18
Also, completely irrelevant point, but it's funny how in one interview for CFCTV, Kepa has shown more intellect and personality than Courtois did in four years
Seems like a really bright young man.
posted on 9/8/18
comment by The Devil's Advocate's Advocate - I Represent Him (U6522)
posted 13 minutes ago
What a furrrking baaastard. I know it will never happen, but I'd for Chelsea to beat Real Madrid and humiliate that cuuuunt in the process.
-------------------------------------------------------
The funny thing is all Courtois needed to do was come out with a public statement saying I have no intention of signing a new deal because being with my family is more important to me than playing for Chelsea.
The purist of motives lost in his completely kuntish approach to the move. Hope he flops
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Exactly, it could’ve been a far more straight-forward, far better received exit but he just couldn’t help being a prlck
posted on 9/8/18
comment by Erik (U21750)
posted 46 minutes ago
comment by bloodyblu4cfc.com® (Last Mata fan standing) (U1442)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 13 seconds ago
If he has a great season, I'd imagine they will want him to come back and compete with Modric who's getting on a bit.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What if he doesn't want to go back? Will Madrid be forced to accept a bid?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm pretty sure If Real want him back he'll go. He won't choose Chelsea over Real.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well you would know a lot about that as a United fan. United have made being the bridesmaid to Real Madrid almost an annual tradition.
posted on 9/8/18
comment by bloodyblu4cfc.com® (Last Mata fan standing... (U1442)
posted 1 hour ago
comment by ZahraIhsanphile (U20361)
posted 40 seconds ago
I hope that Real do sell Kovacic and if we have no option of buying him,then frankly signing him is stupid in my view!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
My thoughts exactly, especially if he excels. I'm sure there will be a way round it, if the player decides to stay.
On the other hand, RLC by then might be ready to fill in the void if Kovacic leaves.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I don't think RLC will ever be a regular Chelsea starter, I just don't see how he can improve
but saying that, we'll be a mid table team in a year or so, so.. maybe he'll fit right in with us
posted on 9/8/18
On Kovacic, if he ends up wanting to stay permanently then I’m sure we can make it happen regardless of a buy option, just would’ve been nice to have the assurance of a set price as we know Madrid will be difficult about the fee now.
They’ll probably try and use him to get Hazard which would be a shame as we’d just say no and have to find someone else instead of Kovacic. He’s probably expecting to replace the 33 year old Modric very soon anyway.
Though Madrid are apparently very keen on Milinkovic-Savic, so Kovacic may just think feck this I’d rather just stay at Chelsea.
posted on 9/8/18
Yeah, looks like RM see Kovacic as a replacement for Modric, but can’t promise him game time this season.
This sounds like a good move from RM pov as their player could potentially develop into an o/s player whilst at Chelsea. On the other hand Chelsea benefit from having him on season long and help address our short term issues in midfield.
posted on 9/8/18
*replacement => long term successor to Modric
posted on 9/8/18
The Kovacic loan has been described as a gift horse....and its not generally done to look in its mouth.
Anything can happen in the next 9 months, including Ronny's prediction of table middling .
If Sarri can bring our talented stars into a motivated band of brothers challenging for Europe next term, then more Kovacics will be queuing up to join the emerging success story
posted on 9/8/18
If he is crxp then we pay nothing and give him back. If he is good then I'm sure we will have an option to buy (not sure what is concrete in that deal.
He will have premier league experience, being with us for a season. He will not need to time gel with the squad.
If we can't keep him as someone else mentioned Ruben or even Barkley would of had a season to fully gel with Sarri's system. Win Win 👍🏾
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