Porto demand €10m from Spurs for Atsu

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Alah 12 years ago

How much are they paying this guy (Atsu) that warrant them to demand such an amount. Ghanaian players in Europe, do not be fooled. They always intend to pay you and other African players less for your services only to demand ...
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How much are they paying this guy (Atsu) that warrant them to demand such an amount. Ghanaian players in Europe, do not be fooled. They always intend to pay you and other African players less for your services only to demand more for your sales or transfers to other clubs when you are needed somewhere else. This is an IMPROVED SLAVERY in the making. GFA, please get involved and save or protect our children playing as professionals in Europe.
Ern 12 years ago

Alah's comments is typical of someone who does not understand the rules.
In terms of club football, the EPL is one of the leagues where a lot of players would like to feature, however a foreign player cannot sign for a premi ...
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Alah's comments is typical of someone who does not understand the rules.
In terms of club football, the EPL is one of the leagues where a lot of players would like to feature, however a foreign player cannot sign for a premiere league club unless they have played in 75% of international games for their country(where they are available). How many local based players play in Black stars? VERY FEW. Therefore MOST players will accept a club in Spain, Italy, France etc where this 75% restriction does not apply. This gives them
1. Exposure to European clubs and
2. Call ups to the National side.
Once they hit their 75% international appearances, then they start receiving interest from EPL clubs. Of course, the Spannish and Italian clubs know what they are doing when they give these kids their chance, so they also have to make some money on their sale. If Atsu goes to Tottenham and performs well, he may be sold to another team for much more, and Porto the original people who gave Atsu his chance will not enjoy some of that bumper profit. Porto has added to Atsu's value by enabling him to reach his 75% international cap level, and they are therefore charging for it. Without Porto, Tottenham or Liverpool cannot even LOOK at Atsu.
What do you mean slavery? Would it be any different if Cheetah FC sold him to Tottenham directly? This is football. You buy players, and if someone wants your player, you give a price. If they can, they buy, if not you negotiate or goodbye!
What has the GFA got to do with it? GFA should tell local clubs not to sell their players? Or GFA should tell Porto what price to sell Atsu to Tottenham. The one day if Tottenham want to sell to Real Madrid, GFA should go and give them the price to sell too or what?!
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

I APPRECIATE UR CAREFUL ANALYSIS ON THIS ATSU ISSUE, BUT LETS BE FRANK. EVEN WAKASSO IS NOT A 10MILLION PLAYER.HOW MUCH MORE ATSU? PORTO ARE STUPID. ATSU HAS 1 YR LEFT ON HIS CONTRACT. IF HE SITS OUT THIS YR N ENDS UP LEAVING ...
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I APPRECIATE UR CAREFUL ANALYSIS ON THIS ATSU ISSUE, BUT LETS BE FRANK. EVEN WAKASSO IS NOT A 10MILLION PLAYER.HOW MUCH MORE ATSU? PORTO ARE STUPID. ATSU HAS 1 YR LEFT ON HIS CONTRACT. IF HE SITS OUT THIS YR N ENDS UP LEAVING ON A FREE TRANSFER. WHO LOSES? PORTO....
Ern 12 years ago

It pains me to say that I agree with GH FUO comment that Atsu can leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.
I am sure Porto are also aware of that and are playing negotiating tactics and they might reduce. But note ...
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It pains me to say that I agree with GH FUO comment that Atsu can leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.
I am sure Porto are also aware of that and are playing negotiating tactics and they might reduce. But note that the transfer window is coming to a close, so buyers are desperate.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

ITS A CAT AND MOUSE GAME. IN THE END, THE REL LOSERS WILL BE THE CLUB PORTO. THE BUYERS ALSO KNOW THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUITY IS SLOWLY CLOSING, SO WHY WOULD THEY OFFER MORE CASH? MAKES NO SENSE. IF PORTO REFUSES TO CASH IN ON A ...
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ITS A CAT AND MOUSE GAME. IN THE END, THE REL LOSERS WILL BE THE CLUB PORTO. THE BUYERS ALSO KNOW THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUITY IS SLOWLY CLOSING, SO WHY WOULD THEY OFFER MORE CASH? MAKES NO SENSE. IF PORTO REFUSES TO CASH IN ON ATSU BEFORE THE END OF THE TRANSFER WINDOW. BTOH ATSU N PORTO LOSE. NO ONE WILL BENEFIT. PORTO SHOULD STOP BEING GREEDY.LEARN FROM UR MISTAKES N GET WHAT U CAN FOR ATSU AND MOVE ON. THE PORTO COACH WAS RELUCTANT IN USING ATSU IN BIG CHAMP LGE GAMES, REFUSING TO GRANT THE BOY EXPOSURE. WAT IS PORTO AFRAID OF? THEY THOUGHT ATSU WAS A DUMMY. WHETHER U LIKE IT OR NOT, THE BOY IS LEAVING. SO GET WHAT U CAN FOR HIM, AND LET BYGONES BE BYGONES. 10 MILLION IS SIMPLY UNREASONABLE A PRICE FOR A PLAYER U REFUSED TO SHOWCASE IN BIG CHAMP LGE GAMES. WAA LOOL? PORTO IS ACTING LIKE A TYPICAL BROKE ASS, DESPERATE CLUB...DESPERADO CLUB WEI
big mouth 12 years ago

the invisible hands of the world of football will strike when you are defenseless. So u got to wake up to the the clarion call of fairness to all for which mother body- fifa stands for.

the invisible hands of the world of football will strike when you are defenseless. So u got to wake up to the the clarion call of fairness to all for which mother body- fifa stands for.
Ern 12 years ago

Are you saying FIFA should set selling players or what? So FIFA should tell all the clubs in the world what they should sell players for? or they should give special attention to Ghanaian player prices and ignore the rest of ...
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Are you saying FIFA should set selling players or what? So FIFA should tell all the clubs in the world what they should sell players for? or they should give special attention to Ghanaian player prices and ignore the rest of the world players or what? What exactly is your point? Think of your answer before you reply.
truth 12 years ago

WHAT HAPPENED TO CONGRATULATING ATSU FOR MAKING IT THIS FAR WITH HIS HARD WORK ALONE AND THE BLESSINGS OF GOD AND CHANCE> EVERYONE IS AN EXPERT WHEN THEY HIDE BEHIND WORDS.

WHAT HAPPENED TO CONGRATULATING ATSU FOR MAKING IT THIS FAR WITH HIS HARD WORK ALONE AND THE BLESSINGS OF GOD AND CHANCE> EVERYONE IS AN EXPERT WHEN THEY HIDE BEHIND WORDS.
Ern 12 years ago

Of course, congratulations to Atsu. I was not doing PHD, but simply replying to Alah's comment which seemed to imply that Porto was using Atsu as a slave or cheating him, which is not the case. Porto is simply conducting the ...
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Of course, congratulations to Atsu. I was not doing PHD, but simply replying to Alah's comment which seemed to imply that Porto was using Atsu as a slave or cheating him, which is not the case. Porto is simply conducting the business of football.
OGOGLO QUARTER 12 years ago

IM HAPPY TO Y'ALL COMMENTS & COUNTER COMMENTS WITHOUT ANY ANGER OR INSULT....IM GOING TO DAAVI'S PLACE RIGHT NOW...KEEP IT UP GUYS....

IM HAPPY TO Y'ALL COMMENTS & COUNTER COMMENTS WITHOUT ANY ANGER OR INSULT....IM GOING TO DAAVI'S PLACE RIGHT NOW...KEEP IT UP GUYS....

Ern 12 years ago

Enjoy!!

Enjoy!!
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

WAT AND WHERE IS DAAVI'S PLACE?

WAT AND WHERE IS DAAVI'S PLACE?
Alah 12 years ago

I appreciate your interpretation or explanation pertinent to Atsu's situation. Regarding the GFA, what I mean is for the GFA to act as counselors to our player who intend play abroad (they are Ghanaians players so they need s ...
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I appreciate your interpretation or explanation pertinent to Atsu's situation. Regarding the GFA, what I mean is for the GFA to act as counselors to our player who intend play abroad (they are Ghanaians players so they need some kind of protection or advices). If that does not happen, that is where the slavery comes, because they would use all the technicalities to get over the players. Thank you very much for your time and for not using any profanities like some do. This is a positive behavior. Always comment on whatever I write. Thanks.

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julu 12 years ago

Noone forced him to sign a contract. It professional rules in every line of employment. Once you take your signing on fee, you are done. Its not a black thing or white thing. Stop acting like idiots

Noone forced him to sign a contract. It professional rules in every line of employment. Once you take your signing on fee, you are done. Its not a black thing or white thing. Stop acting like idiots
sheikh352 12 years ago

My argument against signing any more African players is that, if they are any good (and they must be pretty good to be playing in Europe), they bugger off to play in the African Cup of Nations, MID-season. We had all the cra ...
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My argument against signing any more African players is that, if they are any good (and they must be pretty good to be playing in Europe), they bugger off to play in the African Cup of Nations, MID-season. We had all the crap with Adebayor leaving and then returning late, when he knew we had no striker alternatives to himself and Defoe. I'd sooner look for a European or South American alternative, whose continental tournaments are played post-season and, therefore, do not get in the way of the player's club commitments.
sheikh352 12 years ago

To clarify what I said above - I actually LOVE watching African players - but I would rather watch them playing for other teams - then I could relish the fact that the ACON is held mid-season! Players like Drogba, Toure, etc, ...
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To clarify what I said above - I actually LOVE watching African players - but I would rather watch them playing for other teams - then I could relish the fact that the ACON is held mid-season! Players like Drogba, Toure, etc, have lit up the league, on occasions and have been great to watch.
Ern 12 years ago

Sheikh, this is one of the arguments that the white man has tried to use to dictate to us Africans when we should hold our tournament, but we have (rightly) refused!!
Anyway, we cannot play post season, because June is the r ...
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Sheikh, this is one of the arguments that the white man has tried to use to dictate to us Africans when we should hold our tournament, but we have (rightly) refused!!
Anyway, we cannot play post season, because June is the rainy season and as you know, our insfrastructure is dodgy, so unless you want us to watch African water polo, we need to play Jan/Feb.
I'm sure you should be able to manage without the African players for just a week or two......most teams get kicked out at the group stages anyways (OK I understand, the players do not come back immediately after they have been eliminated, but hey c'est la vie).
By the way, I thought all the Sheiks were in Manchester (City), what are you doing down in London?
Ali 12 years ago

It's either their way or no way. But Africans will stand their grounds, and the impact of the absence of the African players always tells.
By the way, is Sheikh also buying into similar bigotry (recently from the new Englis ...
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It's either their way or no way. But Africans will stand their grounds, and the impact of the absence of the African players always tells.
By the way, is Sheikh also buying into similar bigotry (recently from the new English FA chairman Greg Dyke)that Qatar should not host the world cup cos it's too hot there in summer? In any case, sorry for diverting from the original topic and thanks Ern for educating others on the business of football. Buy at £1 and sell for £1 million.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

U BOUGHT ATSU FOR CHEAP. U ONLY GAVE HIM SHINE DURING PORTUGAL LEAGUE GAMES. U REFUSED TO GIVE ATSU PLAYING TIME N EXPOSURE DURING CHAMPION LGE GAMES WHERE THE CAMERAS AND ATTENTION WERE OBVIOUSLY THERE. NOW, U WANT TO SELL H ...
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U BOUGHT ATSU FOR CHEAP. U ONLY GAVE HIM SHINE DURING PORTUGAL LEAGUE GAMES. U REFUSED TO GIVE ATSU PLAYING TIME N EXPOSURE DURING CHAMPION LGE GAMES WHERE THE CAMERAS AND ATTENTION WERE OBVIOUSLY THERE. NOW, U WANT TO SELL HIM FOR 10MIL? WABODAM@!.....WHO HAS SEEN HIM? WHY DO WE WEAR SUIT TO JOB INTERVIEWS?
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 12 years ago

Thanks to all you posters here for your constructive comments.

Thanks to all you posters here for your constructive comments.

Mohammed Awuni 12 years ago

He who pays the piper calls the tune. It's as simple as that

He who pays the piper calls the tune. It's as simple as that
Ern 12 years ago

Mohammed, my comments were made "tongue in cheek", that is to say, as a joke. As you can see I even turned round and criticized the infrastructure we have in Africa, and I was also joking with Sheik.

Mohammed, my comments were made "tongue in cheek", that is to say, as a joke. As you can see I even turned round and criticized the infrastructure we have in Africa, and I was also joking with Sheik.
Aribio 12 years ago

This is surely a figment of someone's brain, Tottenhan Hotspurs buy value for money and I think this figure represents that.

This is surely a figment of someone's brain, Tottenhan Hotspurs buy value for money and I think this figure represents that.
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 12 years ago

Is it true that in order to get a work permit to play in the EPL, your national team must be ranked in the top 50?

Is it true that in order to get a work permit to play in the EPL, your national team must be ranked in the top 50?
Ern 12 years ago

Kojo, the FIFA ranking for the 2 years before the work permit application must average in the top 70. I posted a link to the website where I got the information, but I dont think Ghanaweb liked that, so they did not publish t ...
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Kojo, the FIFA ranking for the 2 years before the work permit application must average in the top 70. I posted a link to the website where I got the information, but I dont think Ghanaweb liked that, so they did not publish the comment.
Yaw Manu 12 years ago

I am sure he will be a revelation in the EPL. I wish he signed for Liverpool to make sure Dracula Suarez leaves

I am sure he will be a revelation in the EPL. I wish he signed for Liverpool to make sure Dracula Suarez leaves
??? 12 years ago

BOUGHT FOR 800.000 EUROS FROM URUGUAY JUST AFTER A SEASON HE WAS SOLD FOR 7.5M TO AJAX.2007 2011 HE SCORED A TOTAL OF 111 GOALS FOR HIS CLUB AJAX.ONCE NAMES CANNIBAL OF AJAX.AFTER BITTING PSV PLAYER ON THE SHOULDER.AJAX SUSPE ...
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BOUGHT FOR 800.000 EUROS FROM URUGUAY JUST AFTER A SEASON HE WAS SOLD FOR 7.5M TO AJAX.2007 2011 HE SCORED A TOTAL OF 111 GOALS FOR HIS CLUB AJAX.ONCE NAMES CANNIBAL OF AJAX.AFTER BITTING PSV PLAYER ON THE SHOULDER.AJAX SUSPENDED HIM FOR 2GAMES WITH A FINED.THEY SOLD HIM FOR 22.5M POUNDS. ALREADY NETTED 38GOALS FOR LIVER.AND STILL GOING STRONG.I WISH ATSU LUCK.
Kojo Agatebe, Oregon 12 years ago

Thanks

Thanks
Mohammed Awuni 12 years ago

10 mil for what?

10 mil for what?

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