Nani is a great player. He oozes talent, is young, and has a prosperous future ahead of him. He also is getting under the skin of his trainers, crying foul over his contract, and has gotten into scuffles with teammates. Is it time to let this youngster go this summer? At what point does SPorting say "Enough is enough?" His ego is growing more and more each day, and his form has dropped in recent weeks. Thoughts?
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? I think letting him go this summer will do not only SCP a disservice but NANI. He is not ready for a move just yet. He would end up like Viana or Quaresma and even Postiga to a certain point. He needs to stay, play and mature and get his ego in check, has hasn't done a think yet. What he needs to do is stop listening to his agent who is only looking for an immediate payday.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? If he went to Manchester United. I think Fergurson and the staff there would do similar things with Nani as has been done with Ronaldo. So it that respect I chose Yes. How much can Sporting take, its obvious he does not really want to stay any longer. I do not want Nani to turn into a Viana.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? IMO his rags (when I say rags, I mean "living in barracas" not to long ago) to rich story, happened way too quick. I've met the guy a few times, and he's a very humble guy. It's going to some time for him to adapt. We can't just keep selling players without having them contribute to Sporting's success.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? You see, JLR - that's exactly the problem. He has had people feeding his head for so long now - agents, newspapers, scouts, teammates, etc. He's bound to be yet another Quaresma, Simao, and so on. Why bother putting up with the BS for yet another season? He's a fantastic player, no doubt about it, but if he's going to be whining about money and making noise about a potential move, I say to hell with him. For every player that leaves the main squad, there's always another youngster waiting to take his place...
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? Its too bad if he does go. Because if Sporting were able to hold onto Nani, Moutinho, Veloso, Djalo, for another few years. They could very well be big time contenders in the ChampionsLeague and Uefa.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? The more I think about it...let him go...Paim will be ready next year and is a bit more ripe at 19 then Nani...he will make everyone forget Nani in a short period of time.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? You think so? I haven't seen Paim play in person. Only short highlight clips.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? Now there is a vary intelegant post. You are bang on. Keep your yong players a little longer. What is the point of developing good talent if you do not hold onto them long enough to benefit (titles) on the field. Selling our young players is unfortunately something we have to do in Portugal but we sell them way way too early. Hold on to them a little longer. Their value will increase and their success as players on the field will increase. Sporting will win both on the field and in the bank afterwards.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? It's way easier said than done. Think of it - player ascends from junior squad to "A" squad, impresses with a couple of games, shows off some moves, scores some goals, gets called up to the NT "A" squad - all in a span of a calendar year. With all of that success comes agents feeding his head of a big pay day, newspapers claiming every major club across Europe wanting his signature on a shiny new contract, major endorsements from athletic companies. What comes next? Going onto a bigger club, somewhere else in Spain, England or Italy. It's not like Sporting WANTS to continually sell young players before they are ready to leave. Many rival fans will state that the club is too keen on selling their players. IMHO, the one player that I can think of in recent years that Sporting DID NOT want to sell but were handed an offer too good to refuse was Cristiano Ronaldo. Sporting was all set to make him the jewel of the 2003/04 season, but he was sold rather quickly after the inauguration match against Man Utd. The other players in recent years, guys like Viana, Quaresma, Simao, these guys were sold way too early but not because Sporting was eager to sell. The guys left way too early on account of what they were fed from others. Luckily enough, the club made some nice money off of them, though I like many other Sportinguistas would have rather seen them play more for the team than being sold. When the hands are tied, and you are put into a corner, you do what you need to do. I see that in Nani. He may just end up going to a Real Madrid, or an Inter Milan, or an Arsenal and sit on the bench for a long period of time, have a really nice game or two, and be off-loaded after a couple of seasons because he failed to impress and the club that buys his rights just wants to cut their losses. I dunno, I wish he was more level headed, a little more mature...
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? I hear you and understand where you are comming from, however, lets not forget something. No team is ever forced to sell a player. They are inticed (depending on the amount of money offered of course). I always get a kick ( and this is not just from Sporting) when I hear people say, that we were going to keep that player but they offered too much money. We had not choice. No now just wait a minute. The club always has a choice. Yes young players get thier heads swollen by agents and fans etc. But that is where the team has to know how to deal with their young players. Let them know that you will give them a great opportunity to play for one of the BIG teams. Just work with us in making you the best player possable........ In otherwords deal with the kids and their agents and come out with a plan together that both sides can live with...... Its not rocket science and can happen.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? let him rot on the bench! If he is truly a good player and not a flash in the pan, he will always be ready to play when called on from the bench. If not, his stock will go down and clubs will stop calling and then he will see the light and perhaps pick it up. i fhe doesn't pick it up, no loss to SCP per say. he will be just another average player
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? It's becoming a nightmare what appeared to be a dream at the season's opening. As much as I'd like for the club to retain the native talent, in his case I think the best thing is to sell him . I believe he's beyond redemption and meanwhile keep him on the bench.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? I agree with Zinho, time to let him Go. Even though, he is a Good talent, he needs a change. With Sportuing almost signing Fabio Coentrao, And the other young Gems ready make waves, it will be tough for him to develop.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? I've seen this stuff happen too many times... Dani, Simao, Viana, Quaresma...don't these kids learn... Figo was 23 when he left for Barcelona...not 19 or 20... What's really amazing is the only kid that wanted to stay was Ronaldo...
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=736809&idCanal=24 Nani's salary to be increased ? I'm sorry, but I think it comes at the wrong time, after a dip in form that maybe connected to his now publicly disclosed unhappiness w/ current salary. I think it sends the wrong message. Do you want more money? Start to play poorly and complain about it.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? Yep 20k or hes leaving whoopie..after the publicity got to his head hes been garbage to me honestly, he hasnt done anything since he scored in the champs league. In other news "Joao Moutinho confirmou negociacoes e quer ficar no Sporting"
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? Can anybody tell me what happened with nani that all sportings fan want to see him Contract problems or dip in form Does nani want to stay at sporting???
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? Dip in everything. He is still oozing talent.But he has apparently gotten into a couple arguments with management, demanding more salary, etc. Has been told to sit out practices, has not even been on the roster for some games... He is most probably going to get sold come summertime. Hopefully Manchester United do pick him up.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? I can see it now...the quotes that will be posted in the Man U forum one year from today... Nani become this great player at Man U. Nani has truly evolved at Man U. Nani wouldn't be half the player if not for SAF. Nani is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? Yep. Hell, the English would throw fits on having 2 Portuguese players playing on opposite wings of each other, dominating the league. It would be a media frenzy.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? Where will play Nani if he wen SCP? MU? But there are 4 players in his positition: Ronaldo, Giggs, Park & Fletcher. Nani really talented but no one Europen club are not iterested by him, nowadays. I mean to bay him for big many... Plyaer who really must went portugal SuperLiga - Quaresma. If he want to develop his talant
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? Giggs is getting on the olders side and they are looking for a replacement. Nani is better then Park and I have no trouble believing he would go infront of Park in the rotation after a few month's if not games. Fletcher plays centrally most of the time, not on the wing.
Re: Nani: Time to Let Him Go? MU have no interest in Nani at all. They are interested in Deco. Deco mentioned that he wants to leave his current club at this summer. Nani has not made a name for himself outside of Portugal yet. Selling him now means he will go vary cheap.