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A thread on all of Futbol Club Barcelona's signing under Josep Maria Bartomeu and rating them on a scale of 1 to 10 !
From 2014 Summer to 2019 January.
Note: Signings of the 2019/20 season are not included since it's too early to judge them.
Let's Go.
From 2014 Summer to 2019 January.
Note: Signings of the 2019/20 season are not included since it's too early to judge them.
Let's Go.
Josep Maria Bartomeu ascended the throne of Barcelona in Jan 2014 when the then President, Sandro Rosell resigned due to the so called "Neymar Case". Bartomeu, the then Deputy followed Barca's constitution and became the President.
Marc Andre Ter Stegen (GK)
From Borussia M'Gladbach for 12 mil.
App- 224.
MAtS has been one of the signings of the decade with the German going on to become one of the best GKs in world football. An excellent shot stopper, good with the ball and just 28 yrs old.
Rating-10/10.
From Borussia M'Gladbach for 12 mil.
App- 224.
MAtS has been one of the signings of the decade with the German going on to become one of the best GKs in world football. An excellent shot stopper, good with the ball and just 28 yrs old.
Rating-10/10.
Ivan Rakitic (CM).
From Sevilla for 18 mil.
App-299.
When signed, Rakitic was one of the best box to box midfielders and an integral part of our treble and domestic double winning teams scoring imp goals too. With time though, he declined and costed a lot.
Rating-8/10.
From Sevilla for 18 mil.
App-299.
When signed, Rakitic was one of the best box to box midfielders and an integral part of our treble and domestic double winning teams scoring imp goals too. With time though, he declined and costed a lot.
Rating-8/10.
Claudio Bravo (GK).
From Real Sociedad for 12 mil.
App-75.
Signed as an immediate replacement for Valdes, Bravo was our league GK for 2 seasons before being sold to Manchester City in 2017 for 18 Millions. Good deal all around.
Rating- 7/10.
From Real Sociedad for 12 mil.
App-75.
Signed as an immediate replacement for Valdes, Bravo was our league GK for 2 seasons before being sold to Manchester City in 2017 for 18 Millions. Good deal all around.
Rating- 7/10.
Luis Suarez (CF).
From Liverpool for 82 mil.
App-270.
The 4th highest scorer in the club's history with 191 goals,a part of the deadly MSN. With time, he lost his pace and dribbles but still is a very efficient scorer. But he has failed in big CL matches.
Rating- 9/10.
From Liverpool for 82 mil.
App-270.
The 4th highest scorer in the club's history with 191 goals,a part of the deadly MSN. With time, he lost his pace and dribbles but still is a very efficient scorer. But he has failed in big CL matches.
Rating- 9/10.
Jeremy Mathieu (CB).
From Valencia for 20 mil.
App-91.
The Frenchmen was quite decent in his first season scoring in El Clasico too but all over, there were more negative effects than the positive ones. Eventually left for Sporting CP for free in 2017.
Rating- 4/10.
From Valencia for 20 mil.
App-91.
The Frenchmen was quite decent in his first season scoring in El Clasico too but all over, there were more negative effects than the positive ones. Eventually left for Sporting CP for free in 2017.
Rating- 4/10.
Thomas Vermaelen (CB).
From Arsenal for 18 mil.
App-53.
The former Arsenal captain whose Barca career was marred by injuries but when fit he was quite good. Also spent a season on loan at Roma before leaving for Vissel Kobe last yr. Played as an LB too.
Rating-5/10.
From Arsenal for 18 mil.
App-53.
The former Arsenal captain whose Barca career was marred by injuries but when fit he was quite good. Also spent a season on loan at Roma before leaving for Vissel Kobe last yr. Played as an LB too.
Rating-5/10.
Douglas Pereira (RB).
From Sao Paulo for 4 mil.
App-8.
I mean does anyone even remember him !
One of the most calamitous signings by Barca who spent the entire length of his contract away on loans at Benfica and Sivasspor before joining Besiktas last yr.
Rating- 1/10.
From Sao Paulo for 4 mil.
App-8.
I mean does anyone even remember him !
One of the most calamitous signings by Barca who spent the entire length of his contract away on loans at Benfica and Sivasspor before joining Besiktas last yr.
Rating- 1/10.
Aleix Vidal (RB).
From Sevilla for 22 mil.
App-51.
Remembered for his bull celebration after scoring against Real in 2017, his career at Barca was largely impacted by injuries before he was sold back to Sevilla for 9.3 mil in 2018.
Rating-5/10.
From Sevilla for 22 mil.
App-51.
Remembered for his bull celebration after scoring against Real in 2017, his career at Barca was largely impacted by injuries before he was sold back to Sevilla for 9.3 mil in 2018.
Rating-5/10.
Arda Turan (LW).
From Atleti for 41 mil.
App-55.
In the same window Man City signed De Bruyne for 55 mil and look what we did ! 26 goal contributions was decent but it wasn't to be and was loaned out to Instanbul. Currently, he is still under contract at Barca.
Rating-4/10.
From Atleti for 41 mil.
App-55.
In the same window Man City signed De Bruyne for 55 mil and look what we did ! 26 goal contributions was decent but it wasn't to be and was loaned out to Instanbul. Currently, he is still under contract at Barca.
Rating-4/10.
Samuel Umtiti (CB).
From Lyon for 25 mil.
App-114.
In his first two seasons at the club, Umtiti was astounding but since the 2018 WC everything has gone down the hill. He refused to undergo a knee surgery and his physical state isn't the same anymore.
Still 26.
Rating-7/10.
From Lyon for 25 mil.
App-114.
In his first two seasons at the club, Umtiti was astounding but since the 2018 WC everything has gone down the hill. He refused to undergo a knee surgery and his physical state isn't the same anymore.
Still 26.
Rating-7/10.
Lucas Digne (LB).
From PSG for 16.5 mil.
App-46.
He waa brought in to provide competition to the then excellent Jordi Alba but couldn't and did not receive enough chances to play before being sold to Everton in 2018 for 20.2 mil.
Rating- 5/10.
From PSG for 16.5 mil.
App-46.
He waa brought in to provide competition to the then excellent Jordi Alba but couldn't and did not receive enough chances to play before being sold to Everton in 2018 for 20.2 mil.
Rating- 5/10.
Andre Gomes (CM).
From Valencia for 37+22 mil.
App-78.
A big money signing who just couldn't find his rhythm at the club. In his 78 games, he could only contribute to 3 goals and 4 assists. He was loaned out to Everton in 2018 who signed him for 25 mil.
Rating-3/10.
From Valencia for 37+22 mil.
App-78.
A big money signing who just couldn't find his rhythm at the club. In his 78 games, he could only contribute to 3 goals and 4 assists. He was loaned out to Everton in 2018 who signed him for 25 mil.
Rating-3/10.
Jasper Cillessen (GK).
From Ajax for 13 mil.
App-32.
In his 3 yr stay at the club, he could manage only 32 games. He was probably too good for being a back up and impressed everytime he played. In 2019, he was sold to Valencia in exchange for Neto.
Rating-8/10.
From Ajax for 13 mil.
App-32.
In his 3 yr stay at the club, he could manage only 32 games. He was probably too good for being a back up and impressed everytime he played. In 2019, he was sold to Valencia in exchange for Neto.
Rating-8/10.
Paco Alcacer (ST).
From Valencia for 30 mil.
App-50.
Another player who didn't get enough chances due to the presence of MSN. He scored 15 goals in his time before being loaned out to Dortmund who made the move permanent for 21 mil.
Rating-6/10.
From Valencia for 30 mil.
App-50.
Another player who didn't get enough chances due to the presence of MSN. He scored 15 goals in his time before being loaned out to Dortmund who made the move permanent for 21 mil.
Rating-6/10.
Nelson Semedo (LW).
From Benfica for 30 mil.
App-111.
The possible replacement for Dani Alves who struggled for confidence and consistency throughout his career. Perhaps needs to improve his offensive game and may well be sold this summer.
Rating- 6/10.
From Benfica for 30 mil.
App-111.
The possible replacement for Dani Alves who struggled for confidence and consistency throughout his career. Perhaps needs to improve his offensive game and may well be sold this summer.
Rating- 6/10.
Paulinho.
From Guangzhou Evergrande for 40 mil.
App-49.
In the first half of his only season at the club, he impressed a lot and shut down his critics but lost his touch before being sold to his previous club for 42 mil. Good Deal.
Rating-8/10.
From Guangzhou Evergrande for 40 mil.
App-49.
In the first half of his only season at the club, he impressed a lot and shut down his critics but lost his touch before being sold to his previous club for 42 mil. Good Deal.
Rating-8/10.
Dembele and Coutinho.
From Dortmund/Liverpool for 105/142 mil.
App-74/76.
The two of the biggest signings in our history. One struggled with injuries and the other for confidence. Poor planning and nothing else.
Rating-5/10.
From Dortmund/Liverpool for 105/142 mil.
App-74/76.
The two of the biggest signings in our history. One struggled with injuries and the other for confidence. Poor planning and nothing else.
Rating-5/10.
We also signed Gerard Deulofeu and Yerry Mina that season but both stayed for 1 yr and 6 months respectively before being sold to Watford and Everton for decent money.
The signings of the 2018/19 season have very little to speak about them. Here is a briefing..
Clement Lenglet from Sevilla for 36 mil- 8/10.
Arthur Melo from Gremio for 21 mil-7/10.
Malcom from Bordeax for 41 mil- 3/10.
Arturo Vidal from Bayern for 18 mil-8/10.
Clement Lenglet from Sevilla for 36 mil- 8/10.
Arthur Melo from Gremio for 21 mil-7/10.
Malcom from Bordeax for 41 mil- 3/10.
Arturo Vidal from Bayern for 18 mil-8/10.
Jean Claire Todibo from Toulouse for 1 mil.-5/10.
Boateng and Murillo on Loan-1/10 (Rubbish).
Boateng and Murillo on Loan-1/10 (Rubbish).
End of thread. Hope you liked and enjoyed it.
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@anand_wcb @Todi_Beast
@SiempreFrenkie @BarcaLionel_FC
