Still likely to be picked for England though.
Bit of a bizarre move for a player who you would think would have plenty of options...
Five year deal on squillions of dollars for a bloke of his age. Couldn't have got that in this country
No brainer, really. He might possibly have made the squad for Brazil, but no way would he have played a single minute
I get that but it still saddens me when it seems someone's only motivation is money and they're not particularly bothered about playing for their country in Brazil...
I assume he's made millions anywhere - he could get a game for most teams in The Prem and would be of interest to lots of European teams - he's the second top scorer in The Europa League...
Anybody would be mental to turn the Toronto offer down!
He's been offered 10 times what he gets here to do the same job but in an exciting and new place so it's a no brainer. To be honest, I'd be happy to go there for the same money!
They reckon he could earn £90k a week that's nowhere near 10 times what's he's on now? As for Toronto it's not particularly exciting and yes I would be happy to go for that kind of money...
He wouldn't get a contact of that length on that money over here though. Not 10 times worth though.
Anybody would be mental to turn the Toronto offer down!
He's been offered 10 times what he gets here to do the same job but in an exciting and new place so it's a no brainer. To be honest, I'd be happy to go there for the same money!
I was just going to say. High quality of life in Canada, particularly Toronto.
Indeed. The 4th most liveable city in the World according to The Economist Intelligence Unit, and this is what the Telegraph has to say:
"North America’s fourth largest city is arguably its most vibrant, thanks to the waves of young immigrants, who have transformed a rather sober destination into the world’s most cosmopolitan. Few cities are as creative, thanks to talented fashion designers and artists, architects and craftspeople, musicians and chefs. The museums are world class, while the large student population adds to the buzz. "
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