We are in the middle of the transfer market. All the clubs are rushing to land shots to show off, accompanied by the cry: “This is ours and he is a champion”. Oh yes, because no one ever thinks of putting a bin under contract. This is the wonderful time of the football year when every player treated is an absolute champion. He is the beauty of the transfer market…
Douglas Luiz may not be a champion (yet) but he is, as the good ones say, “good, good”. Not to be confused with David Luiz, also Brazilian, Douglas Luiz is the classic all-rounder that every team should or would like to have. He has physique, excellent technical skills and solid dribbling. Furthermore, he has a good feeling with goals (10 in his last season at Aston Villa). For the game idea that Thiago Motta has in mind, someone like Douglas Luiz is perfect, considering the fact that he has a strong propensity for the attacking phase. In short, someone who adds quality in the middle of the pitch and this is precisely what Giuntoli is trying to do: significantly improve the average level of the midfielders. Douglas Luiz costs a lot but he brings a lot. So, promised purchase (assuming it arrives, better to wait for the official announcement in these mega operations).
There is no more time to wait for Rabiot. Mother Veronique’s alibi is valid but up to a certain point. This constant back-and-forth is not good for anyone, first and foremost for Giuntoli who, if the Juventus midfielder were to pack his bags, he would have to find a worthy alternative in a short time. However, it is not a congenial situation for the player either. Whatever anyone says, not knowing your future, especially when you are taking part in a hugely prestigious international event like the European Championships, is a distraction. Dear Rabiot, the time has come to choose. At this moment, this “case” is generating a lot of annoyance, at least to myself but I think also to many Juventus fans who probably expected a quicker response from the Frenchman. Gratitude? No, that no longer exists in the world of football…
Finally, Koopmeiners. That he is a midfielder, always quoting the good ones, “good, good” is not in question but you can’t go broke to have him. It seems to me that Atalanta has decided that Koop is worth one of the top 10 midfielders in the world and, therefore, costs a lot. Agreeing to pay similar amounts would cause serious trouble for the Juventus club which would then be forced to raise cash with multiple transfers. Perhaps, the marriage between the Old Lady and Koop is not to be done. There is a Goddess in the middle who doesn’t seem in the mood for economic compromises. In short, the market can exalt you but also undermine you. Even if, at least for now, they are all phenomena…
