Deco? Ronaldinho? Joao Moutinho? …
It’s no secret that Ronaldinho’s agent, Roberto de Assis, is already planning a move for his client, while Deco is also said to be eager to move on. However, there could yet be a twist. The pair are said to be watching with interest as president Joan Laporta suffers an attempt on his presidency, which could change everything. Even if Laporta remains, the two will stay if no suitable bid comes in.
For the time being, AC Milan are the most likely suitor to land the Brazilian international, while Deco is the closets to Inter.
If Deco leaves, who will replace him? After the acquisition of Malian midfielder Seydou Keita (28) from FC Seville, another midfield reinforcement is on the way to Barcelona : the young and creative Portuguese playmaker Joao Moutinho (21) from Sporting Lisbon. Barcelona are ready to offer about 20 million Euros.
Just for your information: his release clause is of 25 kilos.
And, if Barça thinks that they’re coming here to buy on summer sales, stand corrected… Moutinho might even have to leave the Alvalade this season, but after yesterday’s game, I doubt that only the clause’s value will be enough to take him… Even though I’d rather have him sticking around.
I bet that if the offer from Barcelona or any other giant club comes,Moutinho won’t have heart to refuse it.I’m not saying that Sporting isn’t great club and I personally love them, but there are bigger clubs in the world…and there’s no footballer who can reject the challenge to prove he’s the best in the world.
I wouldn’t be so sure. For one, Moutinho is a very down-to-earth chap, more keen on family life and family values than on expensive tastes, flamboyant women or modeling. I am pretty sure that he’s not after a move “per se”. And, given his huge commitment to the club, he’ll only ponder leaving if it’s beneficial for both parts. Especially as no Sporting player will want to wind up as Quaresma or Simao did at Barcelona, or as Hugo Viana at Newcastle. Furthermore, Sporting is in no need for a massive sale this summer as the finances seem to be balanced for the season.
To sum it up? If Barca or anyone else want him, they must
a) bring the money and convince Sporting (Nani’s clause was 20k and ManU had to pay 25.5k last year, keep that in mind)
b) convince Moutinho that you’re going to build the team around him instead of having him occupy some nice seat in the subs bench
Can Barca do both?
I hope yes,because from this what I’ve seen from him in that match against Turkey,he’s a player worth giving even more than 25k and if Deco and Ronaldinho leave there will be enough place for him to play