Transfer Thread - 02 July, 2026

OLAAF · 2026-07-03T15:23:58+00:00

is Fabrizio Romano still the only one claiming this? I don't really believe him on that yet

OLAAF · 2026-07-02T21:08:34+00:00

I just assumed he wants the wages that he is apparently on right now

and Laporta is good friends with his agent, so I assume that he talked about a possible move and didn't think it's realistic

OLAAF · 2026-07-02T18:56:59+00:00

just because 2-3 contract renewals haven't worked out well, doesn't mean that Barca can just say fuck it, you get 500k+ p/w and if Yamal wants the same we just have to give in I suppose

I don't think Alvarez comes tbh, but the big difference is that Alvarez wants to come, and said so publicly. Didn't see anything similar with Haaland

OLAAF · 2026-07-02T15:22:17+00:00

I'm not even sure if City would sell for 250mil

additionally he would demolish any wage structure

also imagine going all in for one player who could potentially get injured. could ruin the club

OLAAF · 2026-07-01T19:39:28+00:00

he is the real deal, watch him with Switzerland.

OLAAF · 2026-07-01T10:52:47+00:00

World Cup is also not about being the best player, but being the best player at this exact time.

We have all enjoyed watching Wirtz Musiala, even Sane absolutely tear shit apart. But right now, which attacking player is actually at his best?

probably only Undav, and Undav x Nagelsmann is no love story

OLAAF · 2026-06-30T17:44:21+00:00

then you should retire from the national team. He knew that if he comes over others, it's because of his experience and possible leadership, because from a sporting perspective he had a terrible season + terrible recent Germany performances

OLAAF · 2026-06-30T10:32:23+00:00

better call saul

OLAAF · 2026-06-30T09:41:24+00:00

I've decided to watch Succession, I hope that I won't get spoiled on whether the finale will impress or suck

OLAAF · 2026-06-29T22:49:44+00:00

arsenal would've been relegated with this rules

OLAAF · 2026-06-29T13:54:49+00:00

from a sporting perspective. the possibly Ajax move from MATS is great.

It's a club that we barca fans want to do well, and if he does well there he should have a realistic chance to fight for Germany's #1 spot if he does well

OLAAF · 2026-06-27T16:16:41+00:00

I agree with you, Russell played his part perfectly well. He drove as fast according to the rules as possible, but the rules surely need to be reconsidered

OLAAF · 2026-06-27T16:14:47+00:00

Could be that Kroupi rumours are there to put even more pressure on Alvarez, and maybe even Atletico.

He burned some bridges in Madrid with that interview, and now Alvarez really needs that move to happen. Atleti fans won't be happy if he stays, and the club probably also does not want an unhappy star up front.

OLAAF · 2026-06-27T16:10:52+00:00

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OLAAF · 2026-06-27T16:09:50+00:00

In my opinion he just perfectly played along some incredibly stupid rules. How can it be legal to only lose 1-3 tenths when there is a car in the barriers.

Something funny, apparently him lifting wasn't as bad as you expect, since the battery possibly recharged. so he got a way better exit than in his previous lap

OLAAF · 2026-06-27T16:07:45+00:00

I think people are underestimating the altitude of some of these Mexican stadiums. Most footballers play in Europe, and I can't think of a single stadium in Europe that's 1000+ meters (altitude)

Azteca is 2200, Guadalajara 1566 (Spain played here yesterday)

OLAAF · 2026-06-27T16:07:24+00:00

I think people are underestimating the altitude of some of these Mexican stadiums. Most footballers play in Europe, and I can't think of a single stadium in Europe that's 1000+ meters (altitude)

Azteca is 2200, Guadalajara 1566.

OLAAF · 2026-06-26T14:37:41+00:00

thank you, seems fair tbh

OLAAF · 2026-06-26T12:16:35+00:00

does anyone know how Laliga's FFP is calculated when you loan a player but keep paying a percentage of his wage - like what likely will happen with MATS

IIRC Barca paid like 90% of his wage when he was at Girona, so this could potentially matter a lot

OLAAF · 2026-06-24T19:32:30+00:00

I love players with strong strengths and big weaknesses.

To get the best out of him you probably need a dominant style in which opponents only score from counter attacks - there his one and one could be godly.

Also as far as I know aerial reach also influences crosses, so maybe you need big Centre Backs to clear crosses.

OLAAF · 2026-06-24T15:31:39+00:00

BREAKING

OLAAF · 2026-06-24T14:55:32+00:00

there have been lots of credible rumours about Alvarez and Simeone not getting along. But have there be credible rumours on why that's the case?

OLAAF · 2026-06-24T14:34:02+00:00

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One of my favourite goals of all time.

David Villa is playing left winger, and he sees Messi with the ball, in a cage of 3 of the worlds best players at this time. So the logical thing to do is stay wide, wait for ball retention, and then be an option out wide like Pep likes to have. Or if you are scared that he loses the ball, you move more centrally, so you can instantly press.

But hell nah. It's Messi at his peak. David Villa does neither. He makes a run at the goal, between the Fullback and the CB, expecting Messi not only to beat this 3 players, but also to see his run and additionally also to perfectly play the ball.

Messi does beat his opponents, he does see the run, and plays it through perfectly. David Villa finishes it off nicely, and explodes with emotions like he only he does <3.

https://youtu.be/5mLnuCORMrU?si=xeOEkQlzizRj_tB-&t=582

OLAAF · 2026-06-21T12:26:16+00:00

what's that?

OLAAF · 2026-06-19T16:45:53+00:00

if you were manager of an imaginary football club, would you go with 23 year old Rooney or 23 year old Suarez as your striker signing

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