Im just guessing but since he’s tall and Mexican American, I think he got el tren from his family/friends. We like nicknames a little too much lol
Why would it be any different? Obviously, it won't be to the same degree, but if Zat was the type of player that help others improve he would have a record of doing so. He hasn't.
You'll likely start seeing more interest from Serie A teams towards young MLS players for a few reasons. 1)Italian teams are being bought by American owners 2) MLS transfers are insanely cheap compared to other leagues. Italian teams are sniffing at MLS teams more and more but the rule towards non EU players causes hesitancy
That's actually another reason why they'd show disproportionate interest relative to La Liga or France. There's more of a loophole to allow them entrance into the league before long. I think all they have to do is loan them to another EU league first.
https://www.bavarianfootballworks.c...ski-muller-arp-zirkzee-copado-nagelsmann-sule Not sure if anything new. Bayern plays a lotta games and with Lewa aging he might get more opportunities then he might have in the past. Still would like him to take an intermediary step with a mid table club first to get more time though. If he's good enough he'll get there eventually.
We know for most attackers, especially cf's, it's better they go to clubs where they get service. That means better clubs. They'll have more competition there, but also they are positions where subs and rotation is required, so if they have a pulse, they should get some opportunities. And Bayern is not a club where they have a no kids policy. Davies got integrated from MLS. Musialia did from their academy. Did it with a couple defenders as well. Our very own Chris Richards also got some shots, w/out excelling in a decent league and for the senior team 1st, unlike Pepi. Richards could have seized opportunities. Instead he felt pressure, which Pepi hasn't shown so far. And Bayern have still had somewhat of a plan for Richards to integrate him eventually or sell him after giving him an appropriate loan. If that's a realistic worst case for Pepi, he's still in decent shape. I could envision Pepi being a regular for Bayern eventually. As was said, as much of a stud as Lewandowski is, father time's undefeated, so at most he has a couple years left there as a starter. Even if Pepi's not a starter but in a rotation for Bayern, his goalscoring confidence should be maintained, as well as his rep if that's not going to be ultimately satisfying for him. He said his dream is to play in the EPL. Top 6 clubs won't scoff at a young, rotational striker for Bayern. So I'd endorse this move over most. In fact I'd take plenty of comfort in it. As a bonus Bayern's long-term agreement w/ FCD is going to incentivize to do right by their products.
Sounds like a deal is coming soon: 🚨 I'm told Ricardo Pepi could agree a move to Europe in the next two weeks 🇺🇲 #USMNT #DTID - Clubs from 🇮🇹🇩🇪🏴- 4 #UCL clubs- Fee higher than Alphonso Davies'Report for @90min_Football 👇https://t.co/XaqmUn421a— Chris Smith (@Chris_SXI) September 23, 2021 https://www.90min.com/posts/european-clubs-show-interest-as-ricardo-pepi-transfers
Not sure how trustworthy this is: 🚨 I'm told Ricardo Pepi could agree a move to Europe in the next two weeks 🇺🇲 #USMNT #DTID - Clubs from 🇮🇹🇩🇪🏴- 4 #UCL clubs- Fee higher than Alphonso Davies'Report for @90min_Football 👇https://t.co/XaqmUn421a— Chris Smith (@Chris_SXI) September 23, 2021
The reporter is followed by (inter alia) Sciaretta, Tom Bogert, Felipe Cardenas, Matt Doyle, and Brian Dunseth, so probably at least somewhat reliable.
seems like a pretty normal time to worry about signing kids who are in season and not going to be able to be registered until the winter
Right...only poorly run clubs actually start and complete moves during the transfer window. For everyone else, the transfer window is just the culmination of work.
yeah sure. But if I’m FC Dallas i say cool talk to us/Pepi once our season is over which is well in advance of the winter transfer window vs distract before season is up. also, how often are transfers decided/agreed to well in advance of the window opening or seasons not underway? Genuine question not smartass question.
Early agreements happen. CP’s Chelsea deal was settled in January even though he stayed at Dortmund for the rest of the season. I believe Davies actually signed with Bayern in the summer and joined after the MLS season. Free transfers are announced outside of transfer windows all the time. It seems like Bayern signs somebody from another Bundesliga for free every other year, and the deals are announced in the spring.
But none of those cases apply here. Unless he is an upcoming free agent, he can only sign in a transfer window, even if he will be loaned back like Pulisic.
Right. But in general, in all sports, teams make deals before the actual windows for deals happen. It's not as if, on the first day of the transfer window, clubs, agents, and players say, "hm, wonder who's interested in our guys?" Instead, there's all sorts of scouting work, general feeling-out of salary demands, etc. It's why "tapping up" is a fixture in the British sports lexicon.
At least one Italian club thinks the price is too dear: Ricardo Pepi, talento americano classe 2003, nel mirino di diversi club italiani (via @MLSsocceritalia ). Il #Milan ha preso informazioni ma al momento la valutazione fatta dal Fc Dallas è considerata troppo elevata— Daniele Longo (@86_longo) September 25, 2021 Ricardo Pepi, American talent born in 2003, targeted by several Italian clubs (via @MLSsocceritalia). The #Milan took information but at the moment the evaluation made by Fc Dallas is considered too high
Worth noting right now Nilan has their scouts find a lot of promising players give the team an offer and see who accepts. Frustrating as a Milan fan the last 18 months but they have ended up with good players. That being said at this point Milan I do not think would be ideal... this year. Between Ibra, Rebecca, Giraud, and Pellegri (and even Leao) there is no room for him at striker. Juve, Milan, and Florentina are all interested. I think Fiorentina makes the most sense in Italy. Very good young coach who plays an exciting style and will be likely selling a start striker
https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-tr...dallas-forward-garners-interest-across-europe ESPN running with the story as well. I can speak on the Juventus option. Juve just signed a promising young Brazilian ST over the summer (Kaio Jorge, 19). They also brought back Moise Kean (academy kid, 21) this past summer. Morata (loan, 28) and Dybala (end of contract, 28) are toss-ups. Kaio Jorge or Pepi would have to go out on loan most likely. This could be a good option for him, Juve send out numerous youngsters every summer throughout Serie A. Currently, Juve have players at Genoa (Rovella), Atalanta (Demiral, kind of a youngster at 23), and Sampdoria (Ihatteren, Dragusin) in Serie A. As a Juventino, I would love it because I rate Pepi. As a USMNT fan, I would see if there was better options/paths to guaranteed playtime.
Possible Ajax interest: It's been reported that a "big club" was in Vancouver on Saturday to watch Ricardo PepiI can confirm that club was Ajax and that they met with the player's representatives 🇳🇱 #USMNT #DTID #AjaxUpdated report for @90min_Football 👇https://t.co/XaqmUmMr9C— Chris Smith (@Chris_SXI) September 27, 2021