2019 Offseason Thread

[Kjbert]

I’m very happy about this.

As long as you don’t think he is a direct replacement for Ring (he is not), he’s a wonderfully useful player for us. He’s very good in possession. He’s good in the buildup. He gets the ball out of his feet quickly. He provides positional and tactical flexibility.

I’m very happy.

Also surprised it’s a loan deal.

 

[Fantazma]

Fine for depth. He’s not spectacular by any stretch, but he settled into the system fairly well. We need a striker yesterday, even if it’s a ITS level player. In fact, we get someone on that level or a little higher, spend big on a striker in the summer window, might be just what we need for the stretch into the playoffs

true, need someone in freaking pre season ( assuming berget is gone) to be a striker.

 

[COLINMOUTH]

true, need someone in freaking pre season ( assuming berget is gone) to be a striker.

I’d love a Patrick Mullins type American striker with something to prove. Then go big-name yet appropriate international striker in July

 

[COLINMOUTH]

I’m very happy about this.

As long as you don’t think he is a direct replacement for Ring (he is not), he’s a wonderfully useful player for us. He’s very good in possession. He’s good in the buildup. He gets the ball out of his feet quickly. He provides positional and tactical flexibility.

I’m very happy.

Also surprised it’s a loan deal.

I bet we buy him out at seasons end

 

[Fantazma]

I bet we buy him out at seasons end

if im reading transfermarkt correctly his contract with sttutgart ends in 2019

 

[Ulrich]

I’d love a Patrick Mullins type American striker with something to prove. Then go big-name yet appropriate international striker in July

The French version of that is Giroud - never gets respect but seems to bag crucial goals. He could be a very interesting addition, and better yet if as a high priced TAM to keep the door open for a bigger splash DP.

 

[Kjbert]

Giroud would crush MLS.

He’s like a good Alan Gordon.

 

[Kjbert]

if im reading transfermarkt correctly his contract with sttutgart ends in 2019

So we’re paying his contract for Stuttgart the last two years in lieu of a transfer fee.

I’m cool with that.

 

[Futbolkicks]

Ofori on his way back? :-/

https://twitter.com/x/status/1086984641788211200

This is terrible news, he showed very little , poor defender , lack of ball control , no offensive skills.

NYCFC aim higher get better players, its like we settle for players. I don't think CFG is allowing NYCFC is to spend much money on good players so we settle for marginal players.

 

[Ulrich]

Giroud would crush MLS.

He’s like a good Alan Gordon.

I think he could easily be a 15+ goal scorer on this team since we’re incredibly proficient at sending crosses in to dangerous areas with no targets - Giroud has the instincts to be in those zones to receive the cross.

And with our new MF Lurch ghosting in behind the play, there could be two legitimate aerial targets (three if you count Maxi).

 

[Kjbert]

This is terrible news, he showed very little , poor defender , lack of ball control , no offensive skills.

NYCFC aim higher get better players, its like we settle for players. I don't think CFG is allowing NYCFC is to spend much money on good players so we settle for marginal players.

He was actually a strong defender. Weak tackler but strong positionally. He was very good on the ball. And he’s a good passer.

 

[ALBNYfan]

if im reading transfermarkt correctly his contract with sttutgart ends in 2019

If his contract ends in 2019 why would NYCFC have an option to buy as part of the loan? Wouldn't they just sign him directly?

 

[SoupInNYC]

Giroud would crush MLS.

He’s like a good Alan Gordon.

And cue the third straight offseason where I call for NYCFC to sign Gordon as a backup striker.

 

[ZYanksRule]

We could do a lot worse than Ebenezer Ofori for that spot. After all, we're just 2 years removed from Mikey Lopez getting substantial minutes in the D-mid role.

Not an exciting signing, but a good one.

 

[Kjbert]

If I read my Everton transfers roundup correctly, is Giroud available on a free this summer? His original Chelsea deal was 18 months.

 

[LionNYC]

Giroud would crush MLS.

He’s like a good Alan Gordon.

I would love Giroud on NYCFC. I feel the team is missing some of that French sophistication after Vieira left.

 

[413Blue]

This is terrible news, he showed very little , poor defender , lack of ball control , no offensive skills.

NYCFC aim higher get better players, its like we settle for players. I don't think CFG is allowing NYCFC is to spend much money on good players so we settle for marginal players.

In a league with a limited cap, CFG can't spend much money on players not intended to be in our best XI. It's reality. CFG Fu money can really only come into play for DP players.

 

[Yankeedom]

I would love Giroud on NYCFC. I feel the team is missing some of that French sophistication after Vieira left.

Man, am I the only one who doesn't love the idea of Giroud? I would cry if we signed Giroud to DP money. Salty, sad tears.

 

[BxLio91]

Us signing someone like Giroud could have had legs if Vieira was still here but thats also assumig the club is spendig money.

 

[Marito]

Man, am I the only one who doesn't love the idea of Giroud? I would cry if we signed Giroud to DP money. Salty, sad tears.

If you would cry upon our signing of Giroud, I can only assume you think we have chances of even more improbable signings, such as Martial, or Aguero, or Griezman. I mean, right now we have Jo Inge Berget, right?