Gerard Deulofeu

[deipnosophist]

I dono if this has been but out there I'm risking sounding ill informed but why would Barca adamantly put that in his contract if they have no intention of bringing him back? Just to the people saying there's no way they would unsettle him etc.

...as a safeguard against him fulfilling all his potential and Barca having no 'recoup' of that ( playing wise and/or financially). As I've said previously, anyone thinking Barca doesn't maintain leverage in this player transaction is being Pollyanna-ish (given Everton 'bought' him for only 4 million)

 

[USABlue]

Not sure if I missed it but has anything come out whether Del has a choice in the matter?

 

[mlyons]

I dono if this has been but out there I'm risking sounding ill informed but why would Barca adamantly put that in his contract if they have no intention of bringing him back? Just to the people saying there's no way they would unsettle him etc.

My understanding is that it's a standard policy for Barcelona to put a buyback clause in any time they let one of their young players leave on a transfer.

 

[USABlue]

My understanding is that it's a standard policy for Barcelona to put a buyback clause in any time they let one of their young players leave on a transfer.

never mind. Bojan was a whole different scenario haha

 

[Elong]

**swings in**

@FCBarça

http://www.barcaforum.com/showthread.php/316-Gerard-Deulofeu/page379

**swings out**

"As it is, I don't understand the value for him at a club like Everton where he is clearly the biggest talent there"

Jog on you massive whopper.

 

[Elong]

Lets stick to talking about Deulofeu rather than discussing @FCBarça eh lads ? Everyone's entitled to their opinion.

Sorry read this after. I stand by it.

 

[JAYTALITY]

My understanding is that it's a standard policy for Barcelona to put a buyback clause in any time they let one of their young players leave on a transfer.

Have they ever triggered any of these clauses?

 

[DualityNSNO]

Can't some clauses be bought out though?

And doesn't he have to agree to the move anyway?

 

[MartSlinger]

Can't some clauses be bought out though?

And doesn't he have to agree to the move anyway?

A player cant be forced to sign a contract, but if Barca offer the money we have to let Barca speak to him, so he'd still have to agree terms.

 

[Mashtray]

he is playing well. incredible actually.

but...i highly doubt they will come for him this season. its too early. and he is not gonna nudge out neymar or suarez out for sure.

i think we will have to worry about other teams first sniffing around first.

 

[Bob Elstone]

Delboy is playing superbly.

However, I don't think barca will be pushing for him to return to their first team - he's still a long way off that yet.

 

[marsh]

Hes had a handful of good performances.. Lets just chill and enjoy him in a blue shirt

 

[deipnosophist]

"As it is, I don't understand the value for him at a club like Everton where he is clearly the biggest talent there"

Jog on you massive whopper.

Yes, I picked up that very unsubtle slur as well. This FCBarca rooster flits from forum to forum pretending objective comment on one (GOT) and a stabbing in the back stance on another. His latent fume over Deulofeu being at Everton is evident. Some GOTers think "he's alright...just stating an opinion". Me, I see him for the cankered individual he is.
Get rid.

 

[Yorkie]

I sincerely hope so!

 

[Samps]

Not sure if I missed it but has anything come out whether Del has a choice in the matter?

Same as any other contract. The clause applies to the clubs, but the deal still needs his signature to go through.

Ergo, literally NOTHING to worry about over and above any other player's contract situation, provided he is content to remain here instead of go back to Barca over the course of this and next season.