jeffplz Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) Since this rumour is gaining so much traction across so many different forms of media in the past few hours, I thought we should aggregate discussion here. First heard by City insider @haz, It began here, when Eurosport, Telegraph and Unibet writer Micheal Warrington stated our contract offer to the free agent: After Troisi dogged us on his contract, why not flaunt our cash and true power and show the visit0rs who the true dedicated football team in Melbourne is? We up the offer and are the most likely candidates-- his current state of health wouldn't last in the Superlig, Ligue 1 or Championship. Thoughts? #ComeToMelbourne (threads on players generate more media, fan the flames lads) Edited August 5, 2017 by jeffplz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hahahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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haz Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) Dont drag me into this @jeffplz I like to keep my bullshit profile clean haha. Although Iniesta.... Edited August 5, 2017 by haz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, haz said: Dont drag me into this @jeffplz I like to keep my bullshit profile clean haha. Although Iniesta.... That was sort of the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Troisi or Ibrahimovic...... Now that's a tough one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 17 minutes ago, jeffplz said: That was sort of the point I know I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhitePride Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 As if it's not happening, I've already got my City Blue shirt ready with Ibrahimovic printed on the back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falastur Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 3 hours ago, jeffplz said: Would be interesting to see if it did happen. CFG usually prefers their marquee names to be less egocentric that Zlatan, but no-one can deny that he certainly adds star value to a side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Makes sense to me. Thursday 10am confirmed. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nah brah Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) he is getting 11.4 millions euros a season. about 220k euros a week. that's $320k a week. even though he probably wouldnt get that again in england - that is the kind of money he would be offered in china or the msl. at least. is $16 million or so for one year a good investment? it would easily double the crowds for the first half of the season and put us on the global map. the dismal crowds are probably a bigger issue for CFG than winning the title. when you consider that CFG has already splurged half a billion dollars in the last couple months on english transfers, i could actually see this happening. the offer at least, im not sure if that would be enough for him. because it is basically retirement in a very small pond. the thing holding us back is the league. if it was a full league it would be more tempting for a big name like zlatan. Edited August 5, 2017 by nah brah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 The mention of Newcastle United is even more hilarious. He's more likely to end up in the Uzbek league than at a promoted side that will struggle to get the ball into decent positions for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, nah brah said: he is getting 11.4 millions euros a season. about 220k euros a week. that's $320k a week. even though he probably wouldnt get that again in england - that is the kind of money he would be offered in china or the msl. at least. is $16 million or so for one year a good investment? it would easily double the crowds for the first half of the season and put us on the global map. the dismal crowds are probably a bigger issue for CFG than winning the title. when you consider that CFG has already splurged half a billion dollars in the last couple months on english transfers, i could actually see this happening. the offer at least, im not sure if that would be enough for him. because it is basically retirement in a very small pond. the thing holding us back is the league. if it was a full league it would be more tempting for a big name like zlatan. Unless you could sell it to him by making "him" the trailblazer to bring the Aleague to the next level. But surely he'll go to the MLS, if he's not going to be ready until the start of next year then that would suit him better. Even Beckhams new team could use a massive name to give them a leg up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityHeart Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) now I do not believe for a second this rumor is credible at all. But, I am waiting/expecting that sooner or later CFG will leverage both the USA/AU seasons/markets to sign a player that will be able to play 70% or less of games for NYC, then swing them to us after their season etc for a season or 2. Now, Zlatan would fit the bill perfectly... playing say every second game for the remainder of the NYC season depending on injury status? then coming to us playing similar game time/off the bench etc depending on how his body holds up. Just not sure why he would chose to do this now, when he still has the talent to continue in europe with teams such as Milan now after him. Edited August 5, 2017 by CityHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 24 minutes ago, CityHeart said: now I do not believe for a second this rumor is credible at all. But, I am waiting/expecting that sooner or later CFG will leverage both the USA/AU seasons/markets to sign a player that will be able to play 70% or less of games for NYC, then swing them to us after their season etc for a season or 2. Now, Zlatan would fit the bill perfectly... playing say every second game for the remainder of the NYC season depending on injury status? then coming to us playing similar game time/off the bench etc depending on how his body holds up. Just not sure why he would chose to do this now, when he still has the talent to continue in europe with teams such as Milan now after him. He's recovering from an ACL and prob wont be ready until January. In which case 14 game guest stint could apply. About as likely as finding a gold nugget in your turd tho i'd warrant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Heard its confirmed 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Another David Villa thing, guest stint for 5 games out of 10 and off he goes to New York Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellenic Hero Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Surely not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 We did it people https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/zlatan-ibrahimovic-transfer-news-manchester-united-ac-milan-newcastle-aleague-melbourne-city/news-story/ef40476143dfb3c329ff3c642d8e4087 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panionara Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Fake news, by a fake Journalist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Sports bible saying were in pole position, can't think of a time they've ever been wrong http://www.sportbible.com/football/transfers-news-another-premier-league-club-are-targeting-a-move-for-zlatan-20170805 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japiedog Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 it's not 1st of April is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of oakleigh Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 If he did an acl injury in april, i cant see him being ready to play competitively till our season is over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFG_82 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Michael Warrington doesn't exist but that account has been right in the past so who knows, Only way I think he could play with us is if he signs with NYCFC for next season and plays with us on loan untill the MLS season starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 28 minutes ago, japiedog said: it's not 1st of April is it ? Close, but not quite. There's a full moon on 8th August at 04.12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisphantomfortress Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 When we sign our new God I will get a zlatan tattoo. Not sure what yet I'll try keep it classy 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 35 years old? No thanks. What about Braedyn Crowley? Surely he has done enough in the NYL squad to warrant a chance with the seniors? I'm also sure there are some tallented young players in the NPL who would be worth a shot. I'm sick of this club targetting aging players. That's all we treat this league as, a bloody retirement home and I'm sick of it. First we lose the red and white, now we're seriously considering 35 year old marquees? This may well be the final straw for me. I am OUT. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Points Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Everyone's having fun with this 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJones Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Fat Ronaldo is coming out of retirement to play for us as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 The bizarre thing is even if this fanciful tweet was true it would be even more reason to sign a good marquee number 10. Who would deliver the ball to Zlatan, Bruno could play 10 but not at the quality needed. We can titillate ourselves with silly ideas like that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 42 minutes ago, GreenSeater said: 35 years old? No thanks. What about Braedyn Crowley? Surely he has done enough in the NYL squad to warrant a chance with the seniors? I'm also sure there are some tallented young players in the NPL who would be worth a shot. I'm sick of this club targetting aging players. That's all we treat this league as, a bloody retirement home and I'm sick of it. First we lose the red and white, now we're seriously considering 35 year old marquees? This may well be the final straw for me. I am OUT. A couple of weeks ago (??) there was a post suggesting that the signing of Crowley would be announced the following day. I think he will be signed, and possibly he already has but it hasn't been announced officially. When he signed originally it was for two seasons as a Scholarship Player (see http://www.a-league.com.au/article/melbourne-city-signs-teenage-striker-braedyn-crowley/1ddqjr79ogeh81on76nqx6tiiu) but we have since signed 6 more. We are allowed 6 such players outside the cap, so IMO one of them must come inside it. IMO that is/will be Crowley. @GreenSeater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartOfCity Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 www.sportbible.com/football/transfers-news-another-premier-league-club-are-targeting-a-move-for-zlatan-20170805.amp.html I'll just drop this here.......... 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFG_82 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, HeartOfCity said: www.sportbible.com/football/transfers-news-another-premier-league-club-are-targeting-a-move-for-zlatan-20170805.amp.html I'll just drop this here.......... 😎 thisphantomfortress already dropped it first, Edited August 6, 2017 by DFG_82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Zlatan just liked Melbourne citys facebook account... That tells me that this is pretty much done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Zlatan Pm'd me a dick pic on Grindr. Confirmed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeVader Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 23 minutes ago, kingofhearts said: Zlatan just liked Melbourne citys facebook account... That tells me that this is pretty much done. How do we check that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Let's just pretend it's possible...like CFG would want to help the FFA out by boosting the league with Zlatan coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXCiTyZeNXx Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 We shouldnt get Ibrahimovic because Kamoo doesn't know how to fcking cross 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 hahahahahahaha this is the Iniesta thing all over again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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