Defour "We'll see" about one year extension.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:48 am

Seen this and the subsequent translation :

“I certainly have a few years in the Premier League in me, three or even four. I think it’s a nice competition that is pretty good for me too. I have an option with Burnley for another year. We’ll see,”

“Burnley is growing. We are put forward as a relegation candidate every year, but stay in again and again. Our seventh place has provided the necessary respect. If I can grow with Burnley, I do not immediately see a reason to leave.”

“It will be hard to refuse if there was a financially top bid from China.”

“If an offer came in would I stay at Burnley? Probably not. China, America, the Emirates… These are things that you need to consider at the end of your career. If there is a bid that is financially top, you can’t and shouldn’t refuse it.”

Defour told the Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:51 am

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:52 am

Let’s enjoy him while we can.

Absolute class.

Grimsdale · Post by **Grimsdale** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:53 am

Hmmm, doesn't sound good. I would always use "we'll see" whenever the kids wanted something, after a while they learnt it really meant "no".

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:54 am

No problem with that, he's only being honest.
At least he days he's happy to stick with Burnley until such time.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:56 am

Seems fair enough.

wickdkewlclaret · Post by **wickdkewlclaret** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:56 am

Always was and always will be the case with Defour, swayyed by financials, as above let's enjoy him while he's here. If he gets another game.

ClaretMoffitt · Post by **ClaretMoffitt** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:02 am

Colburn_Claret wrote:No problem with that, he's only being honest.
At least he days he's happy to stick with Burnley until such time.

Same here.

I like Defour, never seems to speak in riddles like most footballers and managers do.

Lauren12 · Post by **Lauren12** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:09 am

So basically, the best player I've ever seen in a Claret shirt has said he's happy at Burnley, unless a ridiculous wage offer came in from China/ wherever that he'd be stupid to turn down.

Fair enough. What a player he is, let him get on with it whilst he's here then.

UTC

RocketLawnChair · Post by **RocketLawnChair** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:51 am

He will be here next season that’s the main thing. I don’t think as a business we see Defour as an investment we need a financial return on we just need him to perform to the best of his ability whilst he is here. We can in reality just run down his contract which sounds like it would suit both parties.

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:40 am

Honesty from a footballer. World's changing.

MiltonKeynesClaret93 · Post by **MiltonKeynesClaret93** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:43 am

Deserves respect for being so honest. Can't blame him for wanting extra money towards the end of his career.
If a Chinese team did come in they'd probably offer a big fee too.
Fine footballer. Pleasure to have seen him play for us.

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:44 am

RocketLawnChair wrote:He will be here next season that’s the main thing. I don’t think as a business we see Defour as an investment we need a financial return on we just need him to perform to the best of his ability whilst he is here. We can in reality just run down his contract which sounds like it would suit both parties.

Exactly this.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:44 am

Most gifted player seen at Turf Moor for many a year.That said JBG will carry on the good work as he did last year when Steven got injured

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 12:32 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote:Most gifted player seen at Turf Moor for many a year.That said JBG will carry on the good work as he did last year when Steven got injured

If JBG keeps on progressing as he did last season, he’ll be some player.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 12:42 pm

I think he's hoping.

Not being funny but he's hardly going to be top marketable material anywhere.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 1:04 pm

nothing wrong with that article, ALL football dealings revolve around money and agents and lengthy negotiations thesedays, be it individuals or sponsors for the clubs. Its a huge corporate monster.
It seems odd looking back at times when transfers were unusual, clubs did not operate this "revolving doors " policy.
The modern era has made it all quite fleeting. Shame if we lose such a talent as Defour though, purely from a football point of view.
On his day he is pure class, a joy to watch.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:26 pm

I like the honesty, instead of the lies footballers tell in interviews.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:46 pm

Pretty normal negotiating tactic.

You wouldn't waltz into a car showroom declaring your love for a particular car. Pretend you don't care either way and you might get a better deal

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:00 pm

we would all do the same

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:00 pm

We've got Defour.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:08 pm

Honest it may be, but some might argue it's a "come and get me" statement!

Longer he spends here, the better. Having players of his quality here can only increase the chances of other players of his quality actually considering coming here.

You either get him, or you are a numbskull.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:12 pm

Could be a case of here today and gone tomorrow, I’m sure SD has noted his comments.

MDWat · Post by **MDWat** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:01 pm

Fair enough.

Sounds like him doing another year with us, playing in Europe again, culminating in us triggering the year but being open to offers for him from China etc. is fair all round.

Decent chance we'll get 3 years out of him and still, at the very least, break even on his transfer fee.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:06 pm

If he comes back from injury and has a very good start we might well get a silly big offer from China for him so could actually make a profit on him. Interesting times.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:57 pm

How much money do footballers need before they say, “I want to be happy”?

We learned the other week that our first team average £1m per season and he’s been playing over 10 years on very good money.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:00 pm

piston broke wrote:How much money do footballers need before they say, “I want to be happy”?

We learned the other week that our first team average £1m per season and he’s been playing over 10 years on very good money.

It’s called “striking why the fires hot” or being greedy by others.

The choice is yours.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:08 pm

South West Claret. wrote:It’s called “striking why the fires hot”

It isn't.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:09 pm

Diesel wrote:It isn't.

Go on then.

Rayaforspain1875 · Post by **Rayaforspain1875** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:19 pm

Grabbing *******!

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:21 pm

Rayaforspain1875 wrote:Grabbing *******!

I’m afraid that’s how most people are when it comes to it.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:05 pm

“It will be hard to refuse if there was a financially top bid from China.”

From what I could read from the article, that was a direct response to the following question: Would you say no to a bid from China?

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:51 pm

Well no bid until he plays again after his injury.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:13 pm

Does anyone know if he’s likely to be fit for the WC?

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:17 pm

South West Claret. wrote:Does anyone know if he’s likely to be fit for the WK?

More of an off spinner and great opening batsman, doubt he'll be keeping wicket any time soon.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Sun Jun 03, 2018 1:07 am

MACCA wrote:More of an off spinner and great opening batsman, doubt he'll be keeping wicket any time soon.

He's certainly ready for beach footie

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:14 am

Said the same to my boss, told him at my age 56, if another better offer came in I’d have to take it.

He just told me to **** off

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:34 am

Excellent player for us. And a refreshing news story even though hes not exactly declaring his undying love and eternal commitment to us.

If hes motivated by money and an exotic lifestyle and we are the platform for him to get that its good all round. For us and him.

Im never convinced though being motivated by money alone is a good thing. And a recipe for success or happiness.

Best player ive seen for us. And probably my favourite player. But we wouldnt and shouldnt break our pay structure for someone whos 30. Has an injury record. And will always seek attention from elsewhere.

We are at the level now where we could attract another Defour.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sun Jun 03, 2018 11:14 am

duncandisorderly wrote:Honesty from a footballer. World's changing.

In the world of the snowflake, people would rather read `I will be at Burnley for the rest of my career.`

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:32 pm

If his name was Jason Shackell then this thread would be very different.

When is the unveiling of the Defour statue?

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:36 am

Bin Ont Turf wrote:If his name was Jason Shackell then this thread would be very different.

When is the unveiling of the Defour statue?

I have it on good authority that it`ll be done defour the start of the new season.