yogic Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Deco has confirmed “my future lies between Chelsea and Inter” and Jose Mourinho could prove a decisive factor. The midfielder has been one of the Nerazzurri’s prime targets ever since Mourinho took over at the club, although he had also been wanted by predecessor Roberto Mancini. “At this moment I have only two possibilities – Chelsea or Inter,” the Barcelona man told El Mundo Deportivo. “I have not sealed a deal with either of them, though. I have not yet decided upon my future, as I have to meet with me agent and see what is best for me. “I certainly will not go to a club that I don’t like or that won’t allow me to win trophies, as that is my objective.” Inter have won three consecutive Serie A titles, but that wasn’t enough to prevent Mancini’s dismissal. Mourinho has been brought in with the express intention of aiming for the Champions League victory and he has already won that competition with Deco at Porto. “Undoubtedly my rapport with Mourinho is excellent and that does factor into my decision, but I have to view many other elements too,” continued the Portuguese international. “Inter are a good squad that satisfy the aspirations of any player. So do Chelsea, where many of my friends currently play. Link - http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_ ... jun9o.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogic Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 IF true .. this could mean 2 things Deco to Inter and Lampard stays Lampard to Inter and Deco replaces him - perhaps a Scolari request? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_mac Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 He'll go to Inter, Jose has been a fan of him for a long time. I bet he's just using us as a bargaining tool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maksimov Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Hopefully Deco will go to Inter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The signing of Deco would depresses me a lot and confirm my worries that we really don't have a clue when it comes to spotting young, talented players who are worth a gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abramovich Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 If the fee is reasonable i don't see how signing Deco is a bad thing. He is a class player, very technical and creative, great passer of the ball, certainly can add something to our midfield and has a load of experience of playing at the top level. I'm not saying start him in every match but he's certainly can be of use. Doesn't mean we shouldn't also go for someone young, like Van Der Vaart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WV2 Blue Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Who's signing these players...and who for?? It seems Chelsea are being linked with everyone (and their dog!!!) do we really need a player like Deco???. Only 1 answer for me i'm afraid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWestwayWonder Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 If a warrior like Lamps is really and truly gone next season, the last person I want replacing him is an over the hill, diving bar steward like Deco There is one player I have in mind and he is young, hungry, and Dutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 id obviously rather lamps stayed, but if he does leave then deco would be a pretty good replacement. theirs not much difference in age, and ive got a feeling him and ballack would work together pretty well. theres midfielders id rather go for, but theres a good chance hes the choice of our next manager...scolari! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Nooo Deco, remember who made you, remember who gave you CL success and the springboard to greater things... Go with Jose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I honestly don't see why buying a 30 year old for about the same amount, if not more, that we will get for Frank is a good idea in any way, shape or form. If we are to replace our best and most consistent midfielder, then surely the only sensible option is to get someone young, with oodles of potential, who can become an ever present in the side for years to come, a la Frank? If I was a youngster and saw that Chelsea were buying Deco/Pirlo/whoever, I would probably go elsewhere as it would be clear that the club are happy to keep buying for the short term, and will never be prepared to take a risk or two in order to build a team that is capable of growing and playing together for a good few years. Fingers crossed this is pure speculation, and we have a bit more ambition that picking up Barca's cast-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traxxtor Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Today Roman Abramovi? is in Dubrovnik(city in Croatia) and I hear that Deco will come in Croatia today or tomorrow on Abramovich's yacht to sign for Chelsea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 The BBC 'understands' that he is going to join Chelsea: Barcelona midfielder Deco will join his Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea, BBC Sport understands.Reports in Portugal that Deco had met with Blues owner Roman Abramovich on Thursday were denied by the player in Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo. But Mike Sewell, BBC Five Live's man with the Portugal squad, said sources were tipping him to move to Chelsea. "They believe Deco will go with Scolari rather than join up with old boss Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan," he said. Barca confirmed recently that Deco was free to talk to other teams. Scolari takes over at Stamford Bridge on 1 July after overseeing Portugal's Euro 2008 campaign. The Brazil-born star joined Barcelona from Porto in 2004 after helping the Portuguese side win the Uefa Cup, Champions League and domestic league titles under Mourinho. He won two league championships with the Catalan giants, and was part of the team that beat Arsenal in the Champions League final in Paris in 2006. However, a series of injuries have hampered his season, and he made just 14 starts in Barcelona's La Liga campaign. Sewell added that Deco had left the Portugal camp on Thursday after being granted 24 hours' leave by Scolari. "He flew to Barcelona to sort out a personal matter, believed to be the finalising of his divorce," he said. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...sea/7453834.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callista Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Don't really see the point of this, we buy Deco and probably have to let Frank go? If Deco comes you have to wonder what Frank will think about this. What have we really gained out of this, unless we think that Deco is going to be far more productive than Frank or play much prettier football than Frank? Deco on his day can look great but on other days can make you wonder why the hell you bothered. I never feel that way about Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3.7 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 deco is brilliant and plays in another position to lamps (to some extent)- he offers different things. however, I do think that if we did sign him it would be because lamps has decided to leave. but if scolari wants deco, I'm more than okay with him as a signing. van der vaart would probably be a better long term signing, but right now deco is the better player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 We should be buying Van Der Vaart, a midfield with Essien and VDV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_mac Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 We should be buying Van Der Vaart, a midfield with Essien and VDV I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueday3 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I just heard on the news that the Barcelona trio that are leaving, Ronaldinho Eto'o and Deco, have all basically decided where they are headed and they said Deco is coming to the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWestwayWonder Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 We should be buying Van Der Vaart, a midfield with Essien and VDV <!-- s:shock: --><!-- s:shock: --> Those two would, indeed, be a hell of a pair. One boundless energy, the other boundless creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizeH Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 On a seperate note, regardless of the club that he's probably going to, I can't wait to see Deco in the premiership. Him and an in-form ballsack could be absolutely devastating. I'm inclined to agree - Ballack and Deco have been the best players on the pitch by quite some way IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballack & Blu Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Deco did look good tonight even if they lost,and David pleat was waxing lyrical about his ability to shield the ball when running so he is a must buy !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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