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How many transfers have been protracted like this one? Perhaps if Arsene had conceded to Cesc's wishes when he first made them he wouldn't have to deal with all the attention surrounding it. Instead he convinced him to stay on, and as time passed it became clear to everyone where he would end up. So Pique and Puyol had some fun about the whole thing, big deal. I respect AFC and have many Gooner friends, but really they're all just mad about the exodus of talent. Chelsea and Real have been "illegally" approaching players for years, and yet no one cares.
As for the other players' comments, I fail to see how it is classless to answer questions from the hounding press about a good friend who himself has previously indicated his desire to return to his original team. Xavi never said anything about him being hostage, and the suffering comments were taken out of context and grossly exaggerated. He said Cesc was suffering over the transfer, as in having to endure the uncertainty of it all, which is exactly how the word should be used - being forced to endure.
Don't get me started on Wenger. All this dude does is %$!+$ and moan about what other teams are doing, word to Man City's new sponsorship deal. Next time he wants to raid La Masia for young talent he should make sure his team doesn't go six years without winning a damn trophy so his players aren't begging to be allowed to take the next flight out of London.
How many transfers have been protracted like this one? Perhaps if Arsene had conceded to Cesc's wishes when he first made them he wouldn't have to deal with all the attention surrounding it. Instead he convinced him to stay on, and as time passed it became clear to everyone where he would end up. So Pique and Puyol had some fun about the whole thing, big deal. I respect AFC and have many Gooner friends, but really they're all just mad about the exodus of talent. Chelsea and Real have been "illegally" approaching players for years, and yet no one cares.
As for the other players' comments, I fail to see how it is classless to answer questions from the hounding press about a good friend who himself has previously indicated his desire to return to his original team. Xavi never said anything about him being hostage, and the suffering comments were taken out of context and grossly exaggerated. He said Cesc was suffering over the transfer, as in having to endure the uncertainty of it all, which is exactly how the word should be used - being forced to endure.
Don't get me started on Wenger. All this dude does is %$!+$ and moan about what other teams are doing, word to Man City's new sponsorship deal. Next time he wants to raid La Masia for young talent he should make sure his team doesn't go six years without winning a damn trophy so his players aren't begging to be allowed to take the next flight out of London.
