Messi's is only half a season.Originally Posted by CorrwgBach
Messi's is only half a season.
Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/tfcnewsoutlet/status/1714740237643993390?s=20
Yeah, it sounds like someone didn’t like that number the first time it was disclosed so they magically reduced the number to 8. Now it’s back again.
Easily the worst contract in MLS history. Nothing else even comes close.
I do wonder if TFC would turn it down. Apparently Juventus wants a short-term loan only. Don't see much point if we're not shedding the salary. DP loans in MLS open up the slot, but not the money. And short term wouldn't do anything either way.
I never really care about DP pay - DP performance is more important to me.
I’d do it. Assuming whatever Juventus pays goes to us, we get the added benefit of having him play in a more visible place which could increase his value.
Now that cuts both ways, and he could just as easily tank and leave us stuck, but that sort of appears like the station we’re at currently
They are separate things, sure, but any fan has to care a lot about DP pay.
Signing guys well makes them assets. Signing them poorly makes them liabilities. We are getting a live demo of that. We can't move our DPs and therefore our DP slots are "wasted".
“What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.”
No it's not, they release annualized salaries.
In reality though he is making way more through apple tv signup bonuses and other mechanisms.
FWIW, agree; correct.
Fair assessment. Lollo's MLS 'Guaranteed Compensation' by TFC may be based but it's lack of business creativity/savvy is astonishing! IMO, MLS shares some of the blame besides TFC/MLSE. This detail aspect is 'the' ground for BM's immediate 'bankers box walk-out' dismissal; it's inexcusable. That sort of MLS DP contract total amount has to be segmented between GC, say two thirds for generous measure, to then include bonus pay packages tied to performance/goal metrics; say one third.
IMO, in the short-term, he is off next week after TFC's season ends immediately to Norway to join his father as an assistant/understudy; maybe even with his family. He'll recharge or reset mentally, a vacay 'the Bradley way', while gaining any coaching badge practical experience and hours. I would not be surprised if he is standing beside his father before the end of this month when Stabaek meets Sarpsborg and until the end of their season; likely at the beginning of December.
A short-term loan to Juve could be good, if it helps show he can still play at a high level (when surrounded by teammates), could make him more appealing to Euro/Arab clubs compared to saying he struggles in MLS
True. However, if the DP's really are unmovable assets, maybe double down? Understanding Lukaku is available.
Ah, ok. Thanks.
True. However, if the DP's really are unmovable assets, maybe double down?
I hear Al Hilal might be looking for a Left Winger with some brand recognition.
Seba Giovinco -> Juventus -> Toronto -> Al Hilal
FedBernadeschi -> Juventus -> Toronto -> ______
The pattern is set
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IIRC, there was subsequent Italian footy media rumour that suggested Lollo turned down a KSA/Qatari offer.
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