Truth, Lies, Rumors, Facts of Hulk to Chelsea Transfer Saga
A lot of our readers and followers have been eager to know that latest on Hulk’s transfer to Chelsea. Everyday, more often than not, the day starts with someone asking about Hulk and whether he has joined Chelsea or will he ever join Chelsea.
When the Hazard saga was taking place, this writer personally did not think there would be another transfer saga around the corner and one that would even challenge Hazard saga for the ‘Saga Honors’.
Today’s news ‘Reports’ have been full of Hulk and Chelsea related transfer news. If you are wondering about the “Reports”, it is because of the quality of the sources reporting those news.
So what is the latest on Hulk to Chelsea news, one may wonder.
In simple terms, the deal has not been worked out yet. Yes, that is a sad news to every Chelsea fan, as Hulk has impressed many with his skills. If Hazard hasn’t still proven himself at the top level, Hulk already has and he still has a gear or two more left to go. That explains this ridiculously overpriced transfer fee and an inflated buyout clause of €100 Million, which is even threatening Messi’s buyout clause.
A few weeks ago we had posted an article about Hulk, (click here for the story). In that we had mentioned, the main hindrance in Hulk’s transfer to Chelsea is that Porto does not own 100% of his player rights.
And surprise, surprise, the reports today are claiming the same point. Disclaimer: we are not taking credit for any of that.
Almost all of the reports out today on Hulk seem to centered on an interview given by Hulk to O Jogo, Portuguese ‘Newspaper’. We will leave it to you to form an opinion on the veracity of the source. Our efforts in trying to access the video of that interview met with failure. Moreover, while in the middle of writing this post, that video mysteriously ‘vanished’ from its homepage.
Truth: of the matter is 15% of Hulk’s player rights are owned by Rentistas – 10%, an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo, and Theodore Fonseca – 5%. Also reported in ABola
What that means is that 15% of the returns from Hulk’s sale would go to those two. That is, If Hulk were sold for, let us say, €100 then Porto will only get €85. So higher the price, better it is for all parties involved who won Hulk’s rights.
Another important, Fact is, according to English Premier League/FA rules, for an EPL club to enter into a deal, the selling club must own 100% of his rights. A player cannot be owned by more than one institution.
Another fact is that Porto are facing severe financial difficulties and the sale of Hulk alone will save them. Hence, the reason for Porto holding Chelsea to a ransom. Furthermore, Porto do not want to pay Fonseca or Rentistas. They want Chelsea to pay for the remaining 15% of Hulk’s rights as well.
Rumor also has it that PSG have tabled an offer worth €53 Million (£43Million), according to a French source. Also they claim, PSG had made an informal offer of €72 Million back in January.
Previously, there were reports suggesting, PSG were in search of a striker and they had listed Tevez and Cavani as their favorite choices. Since, those bids were rejected by Man City and Napoli, PSG have turned their attention to Hulk.
Do you think, ex-Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti, would buy Hulk who essentially plays a winger/right-forward to play as an outright striker?
Also, as one our fellow Blue pointed out rightly to this writer on Twitter (the tweet), Ezequiel Lavezzi to PSG is almost a done deal. Lavezzi plays at Left-Wing and can be used as a Striker. A position very similar to Hulk, only difference being Hulk prefers playing on the right side.
There was a talk in one of the forums that Hulk does not intend to leave Porto and all this has been a ploy by him to raise his annual income at Porto. Personally, this writer does not believe in that notion.
In an interview to ABola, a few weeks back, Hulk had mentioned that he has an ambition to represent Brazil in the London 2012 Olympics. Also, he wants to be a regular starter for Brazil in the future. In order for that to happen, he had said that he needs to impress his coach with top notch performances at club level in a top league. As a result, EPL was his preferred destination and Chelsea his preferred club.
When certain sources claim that Hulk is keen on Chelsea transfer, that is just ‘Old Wine in a New Bottle’. He had revealed his desire to play for Chelsea ages ago.
Do you think if Hulk were to play in French Ligue 1, that would help his cause? This writer in no way is claiming the French Ligue 1 is inferior or does not possess quality. In fact, it is the opposite. French Ligue 1 has produced many exceptional talents and as a Chelsea fan, very thankful to them too. Makalele, Drogba, Essien and Hazard all have been their products. The noteworthy point being, Hulk himself said he wants to play in a league that is more challenging than the Portuguese Super Liga.
There have been other rumors linking Hulk to Tottenham. Frankly, this writer does not see Spurs spending £38 Million or more. Those rumors surfaced after reports of AVB being contacted by Spurs for the vacant manager position came out.
The question remains. Will Hulk be playing for Chelsea next season?
As was the case with Hazard transfer, Chelsea have been tight lipped about Hulk. If the rumors, that claim Chelsea is unwillingly to concede to Porto’s negotiating tactics, are true, then as a Blues fan this writer is happy.
As for the cases of what happens with the Hulk transfer and all the rumors that have surfaced, this writer will leave it to the reader to come to a conclusion based on the points mentioned in the post.
We would love to know your take on all this.
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I don't think Hulk'll want to join Ligue one either, it'll be no big competition for a world class player like him, and i read that he wants to show off the Brazilian XI, then i think for sure its going to be the Premier League, well lets hope Chelsea.
KTBFFH !!!
I don't think Hulk'll want to join Ligue one either, it'll be no big competition for a world class player like him, and i read that he wants to show off the Brazilian XI, then i think for sure its going to be the Premier League, well lets hope Chelsea.
KTBFFH !!!
Exactly the point. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Exactly the point. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I dont think hulk will join French league 1 , becoz he said he want a league that is more changeable than Portuguese league , so i think that league is EPL and there is no club he should join other than chelsea , so i think he will sign for them , KTBFFH
I dont think hulk will join French league 1 , becoz he said he want a league that is more changeable than Portuguese league , so i think that league is EPL and there is no club he should join other than chelsea , so i think he will sign for them , KTBFFH
Good point
Good point
You’re the one with the brains here. I’m waitchng for your posts.
Ramires the best foreign Brasillian player. That is enough to convince Hulk to come to Chelsea. Beside, Chelsea is the Champions League Champion and that has actually raised the status of the club, which work to Chelsea advantage during Harzard trns saga
Ramires the best foreign Brasillian player. That is enough to convince Hulk to come to Chelsea. Beside, Chelsea is the Champions League Champion and that has actually raised the status of the club, which work to Chelsea advantage during Harzard trns saga
Hulk,a trransfer request will do…
Hulk,a trransfer request will do…
I'm in the middle, so I can't decide. What I do know is, that this article is brilliant. Great work.
I'm in the middle, so I can't decide. What I do know is, that this article is brilliant. Great work.
PSG are about to sign Lavezzi, the deal is as good as done – so chances of them even being interested in Hulk are next to zero. Spurs? Unless Modric is sold, I can't see them spending £30+ million on a single player. And finally 15% is indeed owned by other agents, and that seems to be the sticking point. Chelsea thought they agreed a deal for Hulk for €38 million, however the sticking point now is that Porto don't want to pay that 15% out of their profit.
PSG are about to sign Lavezzi, the deal is as good as done – so chances of them even being interested in Hulk are next to zero. Spurs? Unless Modric is sold, I can't see them spending £30+ million on a single player. And finally 15% is indeed owned by other agents, and that seems to be the sticking point. Chelsea thought they agreed a deal for Hulk for €38 million, however the sticking point now is that Porto don't want to pay that 15% out of their profit.
We should just forget hulk imo far over priced and quite a greedy player with discipline issues too he will be a bad choice he was a prospect a few years ago but not really advanced in quality he looked average in the Europa league
I'd love us to go after moussa dembele he's versatile and would play well in the middle of midfield out wide or the 10 role he's young strong keeps the ball and dribbles very well and would be fairly cheap and I don't nessesarily mean as a buy instead of hulk/other winger
but he should definitely be brought in over moses
We should just forget hulk imo far over priced and quite a greedy player with discipline issues too he will be a bad choice he was a prospect a few years ago but not really advanced in quality he looked average in the Europa league
I'd love us to go after moussa dembele he's versatile and would play well in the middle of midfield out wide or the 10 role he's young strong keeps the ball and dribbles very well and would be fairly cheap and I don't nessesarily mean as a buy instead of hulk/other winger
but he should definitely be brought in over moses
I think hulk is not ready to play for chelsea insted of paying dat large amount of money for hulk chelsea can use it to buy some young stirker if hulk want to play for cheelsea he should come out and tell us
I think hulk is not ready to play for chelsea insted of paying dat large amount of money for hulk chelsea can use it to buy some young stirker if hulk want to play for cheelsea he should come out and tell us
Thank you very much for your feedback. Thanks for your thumbs up too.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Thanks for your thumbs up too.
Brilliant insight there. PSG have not confirmed the Lavezzi signing yet. But it as good as done.
Your other points exactly are what every Chelsea fan ought to know.
Brilliant insight there. PSG have not confirmed the Lavezzi signing yet. But it as good as done.
Your other points exactly are what every Chelsea fan ought to know.
Moses and Dembele play in a different position from Hulk. Hulk is a RF. Demebele is staying put at Fulham. Moses deal are just rumors at this stage.
Hulk does not have a bad discipline. Did you know he has NEVER recieved a straight Red Card in his entire career?
Moses and Dembele play in a different position from Hulk. Hulk is a RF. Demebele is staying put at Fulham. Moses deal are just rumors at this stage.
Hulk does not have a bad discipline. Did you know he has NEVER recieved a straight Red Card in his entire career?
O Jogo report claims Hulk wants to play for Chelsea.
O Jogo report claims Hulk wants to play for Chelsea.
i do not lyk the way hulkz issue z handled, i want it to be qwik so dat we fans we hv pcfull mind and i prefer dembele instead of moses.
i do not lyk the way hulkz issue z handled, i want it to be qwik so dat we fans we hv pcfull mind and i prefer dembele instead of moses.
I'm tired and sick of dis Hulk deal, its getting crazy, if deal wil be done, then let it be done, if not then drop d deal rather than being an obstacle to d rest transfer on chelsea transfer list, we stil hav a lng way 2 go in d transfer saga! It wil be a gud deal if hulk land in stamford bridge….GOOD LUCK!
I'm tired and sick of dis Hulk deal, its getting crazy, if deal wil be done, then let it be done, if not then drop d deal rather than being an obstacle to d rest transfer on chelsea transfer list, we stil hav a lng way 2 go in d transfer saga! It wil be a gud deal if hulk land in stamford bridge….GOOD LUCK!
He did get a 10 match ban for punching a steward though
and I know mosec and dembele play different positions but dembele is capable of playing wide too and is more versatile than Moses
I'd much rather dembele than fellaini
and I think a different forward to hulk not sure who but I'm just a not a fan of his really
He did get a 10 match ban for punching a steward though
and I know mosec and dembele play different positions but dembele is capable of playing wide too and is more versatile than Moses
I'd much rather dembele than fellaini
and I think a different forward to hulk not sure who but I'm just a not a fan of his really
Make a deal for Hulk officially…I think Hulk really wants to come to Chelsea this summer…And if Chelsea wants to strengthen their wings as well as attack, they must go for Hulk…I cant understand why Chelsea is making bid for Victor Moses…Hulk is already proven…let him bring to Chelsea…
Make a deal for Hulk officially…I think Hulk really wants to come to Chelsea this summer…And if Chelsea wants to strengthen their wings as well as attack, they must go for Hulk…I cant understand why Chelsea is making bid for Victor Moses…Hulk is already proven…let him bring to Chelsea…
Victor Moses is a traditional winger with a direct attack minded player. He will be a good addition to the squad. For a 4-4-2 set up he will be great.
Victor Moses is a traditional winger with a direct attack minded player. He will be a good addition to the squad. For a 4-4-2 set up he will be great.
Fair enough. Valid points. What do you think of Rondon? Apparently, he models himself on a CFC legend. Guess Who
Fair enough. Valid points. What do you think of Rondon? Apparently, he models himself on a CFC legend. Guess Who
I think Chelsea's desire for strength, and toughness at the front is a major reason for the interest in Hulk. This is fine. However, Hulk is not the only player out there that can fill this need.
A player like Cavani apart from strength, pace, touhness, and striking prowess, packs a formidable aerial presence an importance of which can not be over-emphasized. We've seen what a good command in the air can do in a player like The Drog. Falcao would be fine too. It's a very good idea keeping El Nino from getting too comfortable as our only lone forward should Chelsea decide to continue this way and these two players (Cavanni & Falcao) would do just that in addition to being able to play alongside him should RDM change playing pattern to a more Barca-like approach.
Having options is always a good thing especially with the possibility to entirely change playing pattern during a game.
I think Chelsea's desire for strength, and toughness at the front is a major reason for the interest in Hulk. This is fine. However, Hulk is not the only player out there that can fill this need.
A player like Cavani apart from strength, pace, touhness, and striking prowess, packs a formidable aerial presence an importance of which can not be over-emphasized. We've seen what a good command in the air can do in a player like The Drog. Falcao would be fine too. It's a very good idea keeping El Nino from getting too comfortable as our only lone forward should Chelsea decide to continue this way and these two players (Cavanni & Falcao) would do just that in addition to being able to play alongside him should RDM change playing pattern to a more Barca-like approach.
Having options is always a good thing especially with the possibility to entirely change playing pattern during a game.
mourinho should leave luiz and mata