• Expletive0374@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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    1 year ago

    I don’t get it. I know we are known for overpaying, but he is Chelsea’s 2 times POTY in the last 3 years and everyone from their team was shit last year and he’s someone that ten Hag clearly wants, I think he will be really good for us.

    • PoppinKREAM@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      From the beginning I thought we’d get it over the line with £60m, but thought it’d be structured £50m + £10m. As you mentioned he was a talisman for Chelsea for a few seasons. Last season was a bit of an anomaly with all the upheaval at Chelsea. I’m looking forward to seeing him play next to Case and Bruno

    • Chequebookstubs@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Agreed. Given the price that Rice has gone for, I think we are fine. People often look at Chelsea’s last season… Which was a mess. ETH ability to coach plays into their best form makes me optimistic.