Jose Fonte angling for improved deal?

[Singapore Saint]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southampton-defender-jose-fonte-sparks-6178842?

 

I think it's nonsense. What do you think?

[petts]

Hmmm, he probably could play for a champ league team, if someone came in for him then wouldn't blame him if he angled for a new deal. I suspect this sounds like either a fall out with old agent though. Or looking for better one to raise his profile/get better sponsership deals

 

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[petts]

Fwiw, I don't think he'd leave saints unless he was a guaranteed starter in a better team

 

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[BlakeySFC]

Literally means nothing, what may be fact is that Jose has got a new Agent, for what reason we do not know, and The Sun are purely speculating that he wants an improved deal at the club (which isn't that far fetched) but suggesting he wants a move requires a whole heap of imagination from the simple fact that he may of got a new Agent.

[RobM]

Jose made comments in an interview not so long ago about going to America when his Premier League days were up. I think this change in agent will have that move in mind as there will be big money involved.

 

I think we can realistically expect a few big-name departures each season (on the assumption we can't break the glass-ceiling that is the top-4) so if we can, we should give Jose a decent renewed contract to keep him with us for another 2-3 years, on the understanding he can move onto the MLS when the time is right. It will add some much needed stability, give us time to prepare his replacement and ensure he knows he can make the move he wants when the time is right.

 

I may be incredibly naive in saying this as it's based on not a lot, but Jose always strikes me as the sort of guy you could form such an agreement with and have faith it will be honoured and respected.

[Andy Durman]

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Jose made comments in an interview not so long ago about going to America when his Premier League days were up. I think this change in agent will have that move in mind as there will be big money involved.

 

I think we can realistically expect a few big-name departures each season (on the assumption we can't break the glass-ceiling that is the top-4) so if we can, we should give Jose a decent renewed contract to keep him with us for another 2-3 years, on the understanding he can move onto the MLS when the time is right. It will add some much needed stability, give us time to prepare his replacement and ensure he knows he can make the move he wants when the time is right.

 

I may be incredibly naive in saying this as it's based on not a lot, but Jose always strikes me as the sort of guy you could form such an agreement with and have faith it will be honoured and respected.

 

No you make a lot sense

[Convict Colony]

If i was getting older as a player and it would become harder for me to win top contracts then I would ensure I was represented by the agent who has the most connections and leverage in the game over clubs.

 

"You want one of my superstar players fine but you are also taking Jose for a 2yr deal" etc etc

[kermitsaint]

I think we are his level . No better team than us would want him , certainly at his age . He is very prone to diving in and giving away free kicks around and in the box

[Chris27687]

Jose is going to go down as a saints legend. I imagine his contract negotiations are done in 5 mins and there's none of the modern day nonsense that seems to go on forever.

 

I imagine he's got rid of his agent as he's going to retire at saints and there isn't much point in giving someone 15% if your not going anywhere....

[saint_ed]

Nothing to see here. Jose changed his agent a few months ago and it's not Mendes.

[Mr Biscuits]

Dull made up for Twitter click bait story

[Genk]

Pretty sure he will leave to Sporting Lisbon either next summer or the following summer. He has said in past interviews that he would like a few seasons in Lisbon before he hangs up his boots.

[Mouldy Coat]

Fonte for what he's worth deserves a bumper deal despite him signing an extension last year. Great servant great player, the ace in our back line. Deserves to be paid as high as anyone else in the team

[david in sweden]

Jose made comments in an interview not so long ago about going to America when his Premier League days were up. I think this change in agent will have that move in mind as there will be big money involved.

 

I think we can realistically expect a few big-name departures each season (on the assumption we can't break the glass-ceiling that is the top-4) so if we can, we should give Jose a decent renewed contract to keep him with us for another 2-3 years, on the understanding he can move onto the MLS when the time is right. It will add some much needed stability, give us time to prepare his replacement and ensure he knows he can make the move he wants when the time is right.

 

I may be incredibly naive in saying this as it's based on not a lot, but Jose always strikes me as the sort of guy you could form such an agreement with and have faith it will be honoured and respected.

 

Not at all. We should give him an extra fiver ..he's worth it !

[david in sweden]

If i was getting older as a player and it would become harder for me to win top contracts then I would ensure I was represented by the agent who has the most connections and leverage in the game over clubs.

 

"You want one of my superstar players fine but you are also taking Jose for a 2yr deal" etc etc

 

A while ago.......he signed an extension to summer 2017. (He will be 34 in December 2017).

Edited 2 August, 2015 by david in sweden

[Toomer]

When he first arrived from Palace I and a few others were not convinced by him but he has grown as a player as the club climbed the leagues and deserves to wear the captains arm band.