Chelsea are about to sign Mateo Kovacic permanently for a fee of around 40m pounds, and that’s a decision that has split our fanbase down the middle.
Some are adamant that it’s a bad call when we have so much young talent breaking through. This was supposed to be the summer where Mason Mount got his chance, instead there’s now a big obstacle in his path.
On the other hand, given we have a transfer ban, how could we not sign him? He’s our only option in this market, and clearly the guys upstairs have decided to take what they can.
It’s a lot of money to pay for someone who doesn’t offer goals and assists in abundance, but his quality is not doubted.
You can see a selection of the reaction here:
The Kovacic deal benefits everyone- Chelsea can redeem his rights & own him despite transfer ban, Real Madrid raises €50 million after spending so much this summer on a player that didn’t fit them & he gets to be at a team where he can play regularly
— David Amoyal (@DavidAmoyal) June 26, 2019
Chelsea are paying a premium for Kovacic. It's almost as if we have a transfer ban and he's the only player we can sign…
Amazing how some people just ignore context.
— Chelsea Extra 🏆 (@CFCExtra) June 27, 2019
Signing Kovacic on a permanent is a no brainer for me. Very useful in a 2 man pivot, good dribbler and decent defensively. Also seems to really love playing for Chelsea.
— Chelsea Extra 🏆 (@CFCExtra) June 26, 2019
Why sign Mateo Kovačić for up to £50m?
– Versatile
– Fantastic depth
– Adaptable
– Press resistant
– Very effective starting from deep
– Much better than Barkley, Bakayoko, Drinkwater etc.Everything about this move is positive. No reason not to go ahead with the deal.
— Futbol Chelsea (@FutbolCheIsea) June 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/AlexGoldberg_/status/1144009785370656768?s=20
– Kovacic is better than all the Arsenal midfielders.
– Kovacic is better than all the United midfielders bar Pogba.
– Kovacic is better than all the Spurs midfielders bar Eriksen.
– Kovacic is better than all the Liverpool midfielders bar Fabinho.
40m? Bargain. pic.twitter.com/TB34jrmfD0
— Don – MarescaBall✨ (@CFCDon) June 27, 2019
Arsenal fans trying to work out how Chelsea have signed Kovacic with a transfer ban 😂
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) June 27, 2019
So #Kovacic benefits from combination of transfer ban and #Loftuscheek's injury to earn permanent move to #cfc. Club will hope his performance in Europa League final will become the norm rather than the exception.
— Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) June 27, 2019
Given the transfer ban and Ruben Loftus-Cheek's long-term injury, signing Kovacic makes good sense for Chelsea. He's 25 and one would imagine will be better for having a PL season under his belt.
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) June 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/JohnCarrafiell/status/1144153327686606849?s=20
“Chelsea don’t need Kovacic”
1). Kovacic > Bakayoko
2). Kovacic > Barkley
3). Kovacic > Drinkwater
4). RLC injury prone
5). Kante & Jorghino can’t play every game in four competitions
6). TRANSFER BANNEDChelsea need Kovacic, argument over..
— Conn (@ConnCFC) June 27, 2019