Confirmed Signing Moise Kean

[TheNinja]

Raiola strikes me as particularly toadish, and while it's nice to be getting a good young talent into the team, we know it will only be a matter of time before he starts up his usual act

That's why we sign him up to a 5 year deal... But I agree, there really should be no need for agents in Football. All they do is want to move their assets around every 2 years for a massive payday... See Lukaku, Pogba, Neymar etc...

 

[ToffeeLee1878]

To get what you want you need to speak to some pretty unpleasant people
And brands seems to garner respect of these men which can only be of benefit to the toffees

 

[Blue_Berry]

Got to agree with Dave a bit tbh. We should stay away from toads like Raiola, we all know how it ends and it's never worth it

Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer....

 

[Prevenger17]

I'm trying to think of a successful Raiola transfer in recent years, or any years for that matter. Like, what team has benefitted greatly from one of his clients?

 

[nsno-chris]

I'm trying to think of a successful Raiola transfer in recent years, or any years for that matter. Like, what team has benefitted greatly from one of his clients?

Le Ev, getting rid of fat arse

 

[AmericasToffee]

I'm trying to think of a successful Raiola transfer in recent years, or any years for that matter. Like, what team has benefitted greatly from one of his clients?

Everton made a ton of money on Lukaku, after he banged in 20 goals a season

 

[Prevenger17]

Le Ev, getting rid of fat arse

Fair

 

[TheBigIguana]

That's why we sign him up to a 5 year deal... But I agree, there really should be no need for agents in Football. All they do is want to move their assets around every 2 years for a massive payday... See Lukaku, Pogba, Neymar etc...

I legitimately question whether Raiola cares for his players interests more than his own bottom line.

 

[Prevenger17]

Everton made a ton of money on Lukaku, after he banged in 20 goals a season

I'm talking about tangible, on-the-field success. Has he presided over any transfers that have translated into big wins for the team?

 

[TheNinja]

I legitimately question whether Raiola cares for his players interests more than his own bottom line.

I doubt it.

 

[blue1948]

I'm talking about tangible, on-the-field success. Has he presided over any transfers that have translated into big wins for the team?

Why would he do that as there is no money in it for him ,best we can hope is we sign one of his players and they change their agent.

 

[Tin-Tin]

Wonder if he will have a release clause in his contract?

I 100% think he will, only because he insisted on one for De Ligt who has just signed for one of the top clubs in the world. Tbh I dont mind a release clause as long as its a good fee for us.

 

[irishtony1878]

I'm talking about tangible, on-the-field success. Has he presided over any transfers that have translated into big wins for the team?

You have to define wins really, Lukaku was a "win" for Everton.
The more successful that you on the pitch, the less likely these players will want to move on.

 

[davek]

Kean is very different. No one batted an eyelash when we got those guys - maybe at the fees we paid for Richarlison. Kean - people are legit shocked that we got him. I'm definitely shocked. He's the type of talent Juventus is crazy to let go.

I'm not defending Raiola. I'm not saying he's not scum. All these guys have agents, man. Most aren't wonderful people.

I remain to be convinced by Kean not having seen him play. But that's besides the point.

Those other agents, to my knowledge, haven't got form in denigrating Everton FC and treating us (an institution) as if we were a ten bob outfit that has to STFU while he takes our talent.

He should be an untouchable for Everton after the Lukaku business, now we learn though that he's at the heart of Moshiri and Brands' plans.

 

[Prevenger17]

Why would he do that as there is no money in it for him

Right, but surely it would be good to have even a cursory look at the actual track record of his players on the pitch and see if they actually contribute anything and are worth the money we pay for them?