Correction, this isn't a LEVY type of signing.
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Player Xavi Simons
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To read X I'd think the gooners were based in Africa. Nothing against the continent or anyone who lives there, but why are Goon fans from there so prolific at trolling? Just about all the Goon trolls one encounters around the internet fit that template. I don't see North American or any other English language gooners going around on social media making a show of themselves like they do, hanging on every word from the official Spurs account and getting in replies, always with an avatar of them wearing that pitiful red kit. Weird business it's so disproportionate
Not like son.
He probably reminds me most of Eriksen in the way he strikes the ball. But a little quicker, faster and stronger but not as 2 footed.
I didn’t see many crosses from him but he can play an excellent through ball.
The profile is honestly super similar to Eze.
Right footed creator who drifts in centrally from the left, prolific dribbler, tough to get the ball off of, lots of end product, has a wondergoal in his locker, aware and creative passer if not a serial line-splitter, stylish, grabs the game, but also guilty of disappearing when it's not his day.
Eze is battle tested and proven in the PL and a leadership character managers and teammates love. Simons' technical ability is higher and he's much younger.
We shall see.
Honestly; we desperately needed a bit of that. We lost it all with Son & Madz..... Otherwise, there's only Porro likely to smash one on the odd rare occasion.
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His choice of celebration is questionable.
So excited! This window while acknowledging the quality of Palinha and Kudus was looking very short in numbers.. this summer has seemed worse in that the fake news and BS has gotten out of control, so combined those factors really dampened my outlook.
This signing of Simons on top of Kudus and Palinha shows real intent, and they have pushed the boat out with a beefy 7 year deal to get it done.
Thomas Frank is showing what a good coach he is along with his team, man the potential here is really looking good! Everyone will reach much higher levels now with a focused coaching approach.
This signing of Simons on top of Kudus and Palinha shows real intent, and they have pushed the boat out with a beefy 7 year deal to get it done.
Thomas Frank is showing what a good coach he is along with his team, man the potential here is really looking good! Everyone will reach much higher levels now with a focused coaching approach.
Admittedly had some concerns around him, mainly due to his club hopping, but as some have pointed out it he didn't actually go to bigger clubs, but seems that he just wanted to play.
Even if he lights up the league for 3 years and RM come knocking it wouldn't be the end of the world, we might actually get a decent transfer fee for once.
Even if he lights up the league for 3 years and RM come knocking it wouldn't be the end of the world, we might actually get a decent transfer fee for once.
Just saw a video of five of his best goals. Reminded me of Dele. Without the headers.
Any move can succeed or fail, and he's a risk for sure, but to have an all-in cost, with no add-ons less than the likes of Elanga or Kudus or Madueke, and to have him on a deal for ages 22-27 that at the club's option can be extended to lock him up through age 29, that's just a really favorable structure for us from a business perspective.
Xavi, Kudus and Maddison, numbers 7, 20, and 10
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Looked good
How does he it really differ to Ndombele (eg)...... Similar age.... Similarly high ceiling..... Whom we also got despite a so-called bigger team looming.
Allowing for inflation, Simons is a damn sight cheaper.
That’s something I’ll never quite get myself. I have absolutely no interest in following any gooner content on any social media.
Any move can succeed or fail, and he's a risk for sure, but to have an all-in cost, with no add-ons less than the likes of Elanga or Kudus or Madueke, and to have him on a deal for ages 22-27 that at the club's option can be extended to lock him up through age 29, that's just a really favorable structure for us from a business perspective.
Xavi, Kudus and Maddison, numbers 7, 20, and 10
To Dare Is To Do!
It's very similar to Ndombele, but Ndombele was also a sharp break from Levy's previous strategy and we hadn't made a move like this since.
I don't really want to litigate the differences with Ardiles and Villa, Klinsmann, Van Der Vaart, the stuff we always blather about, but it's very much a move made in the spirit of that lineage. This is doing what it takes to put a box office star in the team right now.
I'll throw Romero's name in there too.....
I wouldn't have considered Simons' profile to be box office....... Much like i didn't Ndombele at the time of purchase either.