28 Apr 2026 06:07:09
When it was first announced that Cas was leaving I thought it was for the best, despite the incredible season he's been having. Now, though, I'm starting to wonder whether it would be worth keeping him on for another year - especially if we can offload Ugarte.
We're presumably going to be bringing in two new CMs this summer. What if one (or both) of them takes a while to settle? What if they get injured, or, like Ugarte, they never acclimatize to the league?
If Cas leaves, we're not only losing his performances (which have been world class as of late), we're also losing his leadership qualities, as well as his desire to win.
28 Apr 2026 08:42:36
There is no "if Cas leaves"; he is leaving. Don't look back, keep moving forward. Thanks, Cas, and goodbye.
28 Apr 2026 08:59:12
Yh, agreed, he's leaving, it's done, and it's really good he is leaving on a high.
Interestingly, most people who want to keep him are on a 1 year deal only with reduced wages.
Why would he agree to that lol, if we were to keep him he would probably want a 2/3 deal at his current wage plus Champions League increase.
It's a non starter for that reason, one thing the club is getting right is the wage bill and not overcommitting on contracts for older players.
28 Apr 2026 09:18:15
He has already said that his mind is made up and he is leaving.
28 Apr 2026 11:44:25
Agreed. Leave on a high, and go and enjoy his football elsewhere now it's announced. However, parties are obviously entitled to change their minds, of course, if they feel it's the right thing to do.
28 Apr 2026 12:11:31
He can't play two games in a week, therefore he would only be a squad player next season, as we are signing a midfielder in his position who will be first choice. He won't accept a big wage cut (why would he?), so it's best for all parties if he leaves.
What we need is a player that can play like him but their legs haven't gone, it's now up to the club to find that player.
28 Apr 2026 18:28:57
100% Go out on a high.
I was thinking about it last night. He's had highs and lows with us. I remember watching him in his first season against Chelsea. He was levels above. Fair play, he came out well.
He can do another 3 years in Italy easily before going MLS. Top player.
28 Apr 2026 18:43:23
We'll get 2 new midfielders and promote Thwaites.