Christian Nørgaard (Everton)

[Gee Bee]

Exactly … but it’s scary that Arsenal can spend £15m transfer fee (+ wages) as an insurance policy just in case their first and second choice defensive midfielders ran out of steam

They’d previously been paying Jorginho wages who Norgaard effectively replaced to sit on bench. You’ll see many higher costs sitting on a bench in PL

 

[kaebess]

They’d previously been paying Jorginho wages who Norgaard effectively replaced to sit on bench. You’ll see many higher costs sitting on a bench in PL

Shows the void in the riches they enjoy to where we are. We think wow 20 years ago 3 million a year turnover, now 180 million, fantastic. where with these clubs 180 million doesn't touch the sides.

 

[shepperton bee]

Don’t forget Norgaard made a total of 20 ‘appearances’ some of them pretty short , across all competitions, so he did add a bit of value and whilst PL time was tiny pretty sure he felt fully involved in the whole Arsenal effort.

 

[kaebess]

Don’t forget Norgaard made a total of 20 ‘appearances’ some of them pretty short , across all competitions, so he did add a bit of value and whilst PL time was tiny pretty sure he felt fully involved in the whole Arsenal effort.

He went to put the icing on the cake for his family, financially wise. If he is asked to move the Arse will have to honour, or the difference at least of that contract

They have given him the chance to make a life choice for his family, plus the last few years of his career. Good luck to him.

 

[jlove]

Don’t forget Norgaard made a total of 20 ‘appearances’ some of them pretty short , across all competitions, so he did add a bit of value and whilst PL time was tiny pretty sure he felt fully involved in the whole Arsenal effort.

Don’t forget also, the 2 Arsenal players who said (I paraphrase) he was a big influence in the dressing room when they were in a bad spell. It’s the same as the Henderson/Ajer/Jensen/Janelt/etc comments by Keith that there are some players who’s contributions are significantly more than minutes on the pitch.

 

[cd1994]

Saw him this morning in Richmond pushing a pram by the Odeon going up the hill , he must still live local

 

[hobbsy]

Saw him this morning in Richmond pushing a pram by the Odeon going up the hill , he must still live local

Or just missing Ole & Steen

 

[Ghost]

Saw him this morning in Richmond pushing a pram by the Odeon going up the hill , he must still live local

Premier League Winners medal, but no nanny.

 

[ruislip bee]

Premier League Winners medal, but no nanny.

Nope close season training.

 

[Guildford Bee]

Being linked with a move to Saudi

 

[N5022N122]

was supposed to be his big pay day, does it still happen if he is only there 1 year?

 

[Edmundo]

was supposed to be his big pay day, does it still happen if he is only there 1 year?

What was supposed to be the big pay day? I imagine that he received his Arsenal salary every month since he joined and probably got a big signing on fee too. If he goes to Saudi, I expect he will receive another pay rise too. Why would any of this not happen?

 

[N5022N122]

what I mean is big pay day would imply the significant increased salary plus sign on fee over the duration of the contract. If he left and say did not go to Saudi or contract was terminated he would have only got the one year . Or not which is what I was asking.

 

[CTBee]

what I mean is big pay day would imply the significant increased salary plus sign on fee over the duration of the contract. If he left and say did not go to Saudi or contract was terminated he would have only got the one year . Or not which is what I was asking.

If his contract is terminated then Arsenal will still have to pay it in full. He's not going to go somewhere and take a significant pay cut.

 

[kaebess]

If he leaves early at the Arsenal’s request, then they will need to ensure his contract obligations are honoured by them, or maybe someone within the transfer fee paid.
Real winner, the agent of course.

 

[jlove]

I'm not sure I can be bothered by Christian’s financial arrangements.

Let it go…

 

[Doovster]

I'm not sure I can be bothered by Christian’s financial arrangements.

Let it go…

Totally agree, I suspect Christian doesn't lose sleep about the state of his finances, I'm sure they look very positive!

 

[Beecareful]

Don’t forget Norgaard made a total of 20 ‘appearances’ some of them pretty short , across all competitions, so he did add a bit of value and whilst PL time was tiny pretty sure he felt fully involved in the whole Arsenal effort.

Reports that he was (is!) an excellent influence at the training ground. Top guy.

Maybe they'll go for Janelt next!

 

[Gawain]

If he leaves early at the Arsenal’s request, then they will need to ensure his contract obligations are honoured by them, or maybe someone within the transfer fee paid.
Real winner, the agent of course.

If a club terminates, say, a three year contract after one year, they normally don't just give him two years payoff and watch him sign for another club the next day. Instead, and depending on the contract he originally negotiated, there'll likely be a part-payout, with the rest due to be paid in instalments.

So that when/if he signs for another club within two years, for an equal or greater salary, then the former club's obligations usually cease. (Again, unless negotiated with his former club, a player cannot get a playing contract/salary a new club at the same time.)

 

[hobbsy]

If a club terminates, say, a three year contract after one year, they normally don't just give him two years payoff and watch him sign for another club the next day. Instead, and depending on the contract he originally negotiated, there'll likely be a part-payout, with the rest due to be paid in instalments.

So that when/if he signs for another club within two years, for an equal or greater salary, then the former club's obligations usually cease. (Again, unless negotiated with his former club, a player cannot get a playing contract/salary a new club at the same time.)

Maybe but not always as terminating a contract saves on on-costs such as Employers NI and Pension contributions.

 

[GuyBee]

If a club terminates, say, a three year contract after one year, they normally don't just give him two years payoff and watch him sign for another club the next day. Instead, and depending on the contract he originally negotiated, there'll likely be a part-payout, with the rest due to be paid in instalments.

So that when/if he signs for another club within two years, for an equal or greater salary, then the former club's obligations usually cease. (Again, unless negotiated with his former club, a player cannot get a playing contract/salary a new club at the same time.)

That is what the law says. You can negotiate anything you want (as long it complies with the minimum the law requires.

Arsenal could pay him £10m to walk away with no strings attached to free up a squad place (I know they wont do that, but just making my point)

 

[aslan]

Do you definitely know this?

Not for certain. But it's bloody boring reading people pine for him on every thread. I'd welcome him back as much as the next fan, but it's not a signing I'd be excited by. I'd expect PG, KA and those running the show to be moving onwards and upwards.

 

[JANORAK]

Not for certain. But it's bloody boring reading people pine for him on every thread. I'd welcome him back as much as the next fan, but it's not a signing I'd be excited by. I'd expect PG, KA and those running the show to be moving onwards and upwards.

Exactly. It’s actually getting annoying, when he’s openly said his next move will be back to Denmark, and hopefully to Brondby. He’s done the European tour, and played for the club he’s always supported.

 

[Gazza Bee]

Hopefully all Norgaard returns talk will end by this weekend

 

[TOXIC BEE]

Off to Everton
View: https://x.com/david_ornstein/status/2083575331168846154?s=46&t=ukjgrzYFeJbPTMwvOO1efQ

 

[hanworthbee]

£7m well done arsenal!

 

[jbee]

Good move for him. Best of luck, Christian.

 

[Argus]

What a great signing that was for Arsenal. Totally not bitter they snagged our captain for him to come off the bench in 7 league matches and then get shipped off

 

[jlove]

What a great signing that was for Arsenal. Totally not bitter they snagged our captain for him to come off the bench in 7 league matches and then get shipped off

You only need to see some of their player interviews when they mention him to see the positive effect he had on their players and the team.

 

[TW3Bee]

The meeting with Pickford at the training ground should be interesting.

 

[Cham]

Good move for him.

 

[AB]

What a great signing that was for Arsenal. Totally not bitter they snagged our captain for him to come off the bench in 7 league matches and then get shipped off

I think he did precisely the job that was sold to him of being Mr Dependable to give Arsenal the squad depth to manage if Rice and/or Odegaard were unavailable or rested. I think he also chipped in at CB. He’ll probably have allowed them in training to play full first teams against teams with an excellently organised low block set up, which is always a tough adjustment for dominant teams.

Pretty much perfect for Moyes’ Everton too. Probably not a move we’d have encouraged or that would have appealed without having spent a relaxing season on the bench.

 

[Homer]

Honestly think I find the prospect of him signing for Everton more painful than him leaving us for Arsenal. Nothing personal against Everton, but seeing him play against us for them is going to feel awful

 

[Ioweddie]

Did we have a sell on clause

 

[AB]

Did we have a sell on clause

Not relevant unless it’s like the one rumoured for Wissa where it was a % on sale rather than on profit

 

[Ghost]

Honestly think I find the prospect of him signing for Everton more painful than him leaving us for Arsenal. Nothing personal against Everton, but seeing him play against us for them is going to feel awful

Is it really? We just signed a Ligue 1’s best young player to effectively replace him.

 

[Homer]

Is it really? We just signed a Ligue 1’s best young player to effectively replace him.

Completely unrelated. I don't mean in a footballing sense that I really wish we had brought him back or something, just emotionally seeing him for Everton feels like a bigger blow.

 

[kaebess]

All sounds good, play 30/ 40/ 50 % of games, roll out your years of play time.

But if you love paying it hard to sit getting splinters in your arse. Clearly has missed playing

 

[stevendamico]

I think I'm gonna be sick. Everton ugh... At least they are spending too much money.

Everton reach agreement in principle to sign Arsenal’s Christian Norgaard in £7m transfer

Norgaard joined the north London club last summer from Brentford for £10m, but made just seven Premier League appearances.

www.nytimes.com

 

[bigdave]

Not our player no more,who cares what he does xx

 

[bigdave]

Dean holdsworth is still my god but totally irrelevant to now xxx

 

[detours]

 

[Bush Tuckerman]

Really liked Noorgard on so many levels, emotionally a bit sad that we didn’t bring him back as a squad player for that sort of money…but acknowledge it would have been unfair on both parties!

 

[gbems92]

Good move for both. Norgaard has wasted a year at arsenal but glad he will be back playing. Hopefully he has a sh*tter against us though

 

[letsgotolourdes]

Honestly think I find the prospect of him signing for Everton more painful than him leaving us for Arsenal. Nothing personal against Everton, but seeing him play against us for them is going to feel awful

I have to be honest for me it's totally personal, I've always found Everton a toxic club with toxic supporters, as evidenced by their appalling treatment of Bees legend Neil Maupay at a railway station after another defeat.

 

[olliebfc]

Good move for both. Norgaard has wasted a year at arsenal but glad he will be back playing. Hopefully he has a sh*tter against us though

He won the premier league and probably made a significant wedge in the process. Wouldn’t call that a wasted year! Good luck to him

 

[thickobee]

Good move for both. Norgaard has wasted a year at arsenal but glad he will be back playing. Hopefully he has a sh*tter against us though

TWO sh*tters against us

 

[Hippobee]

He's made his money and has a PL winners medal to show for it.

If he stays fit, he'll do a good job for Everton.

The reality is that with our new signings, if our team stays fit, he'd be unlikely to get more than a few appearances if he was back with us.

A good man but we've moved on.

 

[Beelated]

It would be good if he could kick Pickford again when we play them!

 

[Jezybee]

Arsenal move was framed as one last opportunity and payday at an elite club before prioritising the young family. Now he’s moved to Everton means that justification was largely nonsense. Little reason to treat him any differently to any other visiting player next season.