Mathieu Valbuena......WTF

I think it may also have to do with physique....most managers across top teams in europe still have a phobia for signing players small in stature especially when the bulk of those teams are focused on a counter attacking style that may require even their offensive players to occasionally drop deep or help out on defense. Other than such logic, i don't see why any descent side hasn't gone for him.

I understand he may not be what the creme de la creme clubs of european football are looking for, but i reckon some serie a teams could make use of his services.

i don't follow ligue un either,( i amy catch some psg games often but that's about it); but on the rare occassions when i watch valbuena play, especially for france he usually impresses me the most.....but yeah i think the physique argument may be a reason for teams not going all out for him ....i could be wrong though, its just a guess

I wonder how he'll fit in the PL after his found out. He has a small build on him, but definitely quality. Don't think he's "top level" quality though.

Red Alert wrote:I wonder how he'll fit in the PL after his found out. He has a small build on him, but definitely quality. Don't think he's "top level" quality though.

Found out how? A good player is a good player even after you realize he's a good player.

Close to joining Dynamo Moscow, according to L'Equipe.

ffs... he's going to Moscow.  Couldn't find a decent footy project so he went for the money it seems. I do understand that 3,5 mil euros net per season for 3 years is hard to pass up. In France, that's about 8,75 mil gross. A lot of money.

His NT career is probably over though with Ribery back and Griezmann coming up fast.

Such a shame.  I've learned to really love him.

A pity, then, I would have liked to see him in the PL.

Can't Newcastle afford him? Or does MA see no re-sell value in him

Would've been a good signing on top of another striker in my opinion if they can afford it.

That wage is big problem, two third of Italian club cant afford that. He's a bull btw for such small physique

He didn't want that wage though... he's only taking it because of Moscow. He was asking for 5 mil euros gross (he makes 4,6 mil gross at OM right now).

urbaNRoots wrote:Can't Newcastle afford him? Or does MA see no re-sell value in him

Would've been a good signing on top of another striker in my opinion if they can afford it.

We don't need a 10 after buying two this summer already

Besides I'm pretty damn sure he wouldn't want to join us.

Art Morte wrote:

Red Alert wrote:I wonder how he'll fit in the PL after his found out. He has a small build on him, but definitely quality. Don't think he's "top level" quality though.

Found out how? A good player is a good player even after you realize he's a good player.

You can still get found out or get your impact on games limited despite being a good player... lol

danyjr wrote:I agree with this thread. Every time I've watched him I have been impressed by his intelligence and delivery.

Underrated player.

My same opinion.

I agree.. Surprising no one bothered with him.

I would rate Cazorla over him, but if Atletico are really interested in Cazorla for €20m.. you would think €7m is a pretty good value.

In fact if Cazorla really wants to leave (which I don't necessarily believe), I wouldn't be too bothered by taking Valbuena as a back-up and pocketing the 13m.

Thought Newcastle would be all over this like a cheap suit.

God dammit Russia, stop taking away players I actually want to watch you bastards.

I think he'd be perfect for Lazio

Always wanted Milan to snatch him up.

But this Milan have their heads stuck up their ass.

https://vine.co/v/OaJ5M7V79mQ