No, we had a deal in place. Athletico went back on it, and paid their way out. Toby, I thought was very respectful......although happy to land at Spurs.
That's what I remember....it wasn't a straightforward option. Was clear from the start that it was unclear....if you see what I meanThey hardly went back on it, they had it written in the contract. Them paying their way out was part of the 'deal'.
It was much talked about when he joined....and then segued into being a done deal in some people's minds.1st season 5/10
2nd season 7/10
3rd season 7.5/10
This season 4/10
I said that last season that he was one of our most improved players (despite his crossing and he got plenty of practice under MP2!)
I hope that he can re-descover his form at Inter in a league that he may be better suited for.
Good Luck Rhett.
Although Saints threatened legal action because Athletico didn’t exercise their buy-out option in time, so it wasn’t completely straightforward.They hardly went back on it, they had it written in the contract. Them paying their way out was part of the 'deal'.
Although Saints threatened legal action because Athletico didn’t exercise their buy-out option in time, so it wasn’t completely straightforward.
Talking of Toby, his contract ends in 2020, and he hasn’t exactly won a lot at Spuds... I wonder?
They hardly went back on it, they had it written in the contract. Them paying their way out was part of the 'deal'.
Although Saints threatened legal action because Athletico didn’t exercise their buy-out option in time, so it wasn’t completely straightforward.
Talking of Toby, his contract ends in 2020, and he hasn’t exactly won a lot at Spuds... I wonder?
Doesn't the new deal automatically trigger a £25M release fee?

I personally think it's a good move for all (although I thought Inter had the Croatia right back?), but would like it to have been a higher fee, and an obligation, not an option.