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Postby Power n Glory » Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:44 am

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Another player who has left the Emirates is Sokratis Papastathopoulos, who agreed to end his contract with the club six months early.

Mikel Arteta says the defender was a "great person to work with" but insists he "had to make a decision".

“First of all I want to thank him because he is such a professional and a great person to work with," said Arteta.

"It’s a shame because we have a lot of central defenders, we are over loaded with foreign players. I had to make a decision. It was a tough one.

"He took it really really well. He’s always been really supportive and helpful. From the bottom of my heart I wish him the best.

"He has been a pleasure to work with and wish the best for him and his family in the next chapter.”


Really respect how Sokratis handled this situation. I wouldn't have blamed him for kicking up a fuss. Would like to hear his side of the story.
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Re: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Postby KG3 » Thu Jan 21, 2021 5:33 pm

Poor business on our part really, PSG wanted him for free in the summer to replace Silva and we said no, as we wanted money only to pay his wages for half a season to play in the reserves, now a few months later we are letting him go for free
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Re: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Postby Zenith » Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:08 pm

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Re: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Postby ESR10 » Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:08 pm

Best of luck, Papa!
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Re: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Postby Santi » Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:37 pm

good that he has a club, even better that its not ours anymore.


nice for him to retire back in greece.
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Re: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Postby KG3 » Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:42 am



Liverpool are really desperate for a centre back, going after someone far down our pecking order who couldn’t even get into are squad.

If I were klopp I would go after Chambers on loan, BPL experience, homegrown, versatile and good on the ball. Exactly what they need for a short term fix.
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Re: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Postby Highbury Hillbilly » Mon Jan 25, 2021 3:19 pm

Klopp knows Sokratis from his time at Dortmund, which is why he's being considered.
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Re: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Postby Highbury Hillbilly » Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:06 pm

Signed for Olympiakos. Thanks for your service and good luck!

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Re: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Postby Angelito » Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:50 pm

Good luck, Papa. :D
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Re: Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Postby Callum » Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:57 pm

Consumate professional. Wish him the best.
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