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[–] crowseye@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Striker market is crazy. He's promising, but that's a lot of pressure for a 20 year-old.

[–] ClaretNBlue@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He has to hit the ground running or else the trolls will be out in force. It seems a lot of money for a player with his career stats, but I guess that is how the market is these days?!

[–] ABCDE@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Strikers are just so few and far between; it's mental money, but they need someone who can score and is full of confidence. He hasn't got a great record because of his age, they clearly see the potential to hit the ground and get a job done with the supply he will be given. Definitely hopeful, just wary.

[–] MrNemobody@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Crazy money!

Is he this good? I've never seen him play, but his numbers aren't very impressive for me to justify this amount of money.

[–] ABCDE@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I checked a video of last season with his goals, nothing outstanding, but he can play off the last man, pressures people well, and with improved supply he looks like he could do a job. The fee is ridiculous but they are clearly banking on CL football and challenging for the title. Not sure who else is available without a bigger fee (like Kane, who I can't see going to United, and don't really want him either).

[–] pencilled_robin@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can't wait for the Haaland comparisions just cos they're Norwegians with similar names.

[–] Robertej92@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He's not even Norwegian, he's from Denmark.

[–] SatouKazuma@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

Go back far enough in time, and there's not really a difference. (Yes, I'm being cheeky)