Mase wrote:Felix would cost us over £100m. He’s scored 7 goals in 24 games in La Liga. I wouldn’t bother.
I've written this before I believe, and elsewhere I wrote an epic post (I'll spare that pain lol) but basically the maths don't quite add up to Felix needing to be 100m+ or anywhere near what they paid. Why?
1) Griezmann was sold just before for 6M Euros less than Felix. Based on this if they sell for 80M they'd get a 74M profit.
2) Felix's wages are less than Griezmann. So 6m is likely less. They've cut their wage bill and saved more.
3) Felix's low goal total cannot help his re-sale value (even if it is widely known that Atletico do not play a style that get him many chances per game)
4) Felix's value seems unlikely to increase much next season as long as Simeone is their manager (If he leaves after this season then that could change)
5) Felix cannot be happy with his value dropping + not getting to show off his talents as he was never going to stay if he performs.
6) If Haaland and/or Kane are too expensive Felix price (80-95m IMO) may be acceptable.
7) We've already tried to sign him before, he would fit and his value is low and he's young enough you could sell if needs me (not ideal but is one reason to consider signing if the other options are gone)
8) Lukaku - who some think is a better bet, I don't see leaving after such a good season, CL and the title. Next year Inter will want to repeat and they can. His "brand" is improving and I understand Inter and he are seriously considering a new deal.
9) Who else is there left?
Ings? Calvert-Lewin? Otherwise we go with the same or MAYBE Messi for 1 year rental and deal with the market next season, but we let Aguero go.
10) Despite the goal total his value, age, our past interest, and knowing Atleti's style is still high enough to warrant a serious look.