Fabio

[shepperton white]

Agree with Sammy 100% plus some posters doubted he would get much game time.  I think he will.  Look at Harvey Elliott - he's already featured in their 1st team - even started one or two - and my humble opinion Fabio is not merely better player, but also already far more more mature with a better attitude.  As someone said 'he's got rocks for brains'.  I wish him well and hope he has a stellar career.

The system is unfair to the lower clubs for sure.

[Tabby]

Agree with Sammy 100% plus some posters doubted he would get much game time.  I think he will.  Look at Harvey Elliott - he's already featured in their 1st team - even started one or two - and my humble opinion Fabio is not merely better player, but also already far more more mature with a better attitude.  As someone said 'he's got rocks for brains'.  I wish him well and hope he has a stellar career.

The system is unfair to the lower clubs for sure.

Fabio is a year older as well. I think people forget how young Elliott is.

[Mince n Tatties]

Breaking  News.....After reading this thread he has decided to stay with Fulham....Honestly it's true,it's on Football Insider.😁

[FFC1987]

Breaking  News.....After reading this thread he has decided to stay with Fulham....Honestly it's true,it's on Football Insider.😁

Hmm Fabrizio hasn't tweeted it so its 100% not true. Soz

[Mince n Tatties]

Breaking  News.....After reading this thread he has decided to stay with Fulham....Honestly it's true,it's on Football Insider.😁

Hmm Fabrizio hasn't tweeted it so its 100% not true. Soz

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[WindyCity]

Always a cap tip to Fabio. He clearly gave his all, and risking injury, helped FFC in promotion.  There were some posters here that felt he should have been moth-balled when it became apparent he was moving on.  I never subscribed to that, and well done to Fabio for his professional and emotional commitment to FFC. 

All that said, I tend to forget about players/managers (SP) that have moved on.  Wish Fabio well and all that stuff, but he's the 'enemy' now.  I don't wish him any ill will, but at same time I will be much more invested in FFC and what FFC is doing........

[Fulham 442]

Gutted - the man is " different gravy"

Best of luck Fabio you will be really missed

Yes I agree,  this has been on the cards for a long time now but I was still sad when this news "broke" today, especially as he could have had a major impact on our chances of staying up next season but it is what it is...

[b+w geezer]

Different types of players, but while Sess joined Spurs with the potential for a very solid premier career, no-one seriously imagined he'd be a regular goal-scorer at that level. His would be a lower-key stalwart-type team contribution. And at last that seems to be transpiring.

The potential stardom for Fabio is higher due to playing style and position. But the other difference for me is that even after a full season of watching him, I don't yet know what his ceiling will be. It could be higher than that any of our youth products for half a century. Reasons against that being the case have yet to become visible, and the next season or two will therefore need to be the judge.

We have been short-changed financially, but not on the pitch, and from all reports he has been a fine character off it. I am probably not the only one on here to have had some particular first-hand testimony of that by someone I will leave to tell it himself as a believe he soon will. A good kid, really.

All the best to him.

[Neutral Zone Ultra]

As others have pointed out the 20% sell-on clause is potentially massive down the line. Say if he goes for £50m, we get £10m. If he goes for £75m, we get £15m. Not completely out of the question that we're in for some decent money if he does well.

[bobbo]

Well I wish nothing but success and a brilliant future . Really hope it goes well for him he's such a talented young lad . I'm also gutted he's leaving. But it's how football is now , he has the chance To join one of the top teams in the world , so all you criticising him, what would you do given the circumstances were your to choose.

[FFC1987]

Well I wish nothing but success and a brilliant future . Really hope it goes well for him he's such a talented young lad . I'm also gutted he's leaving. But it's how football is now , he has the chance To join one of the top teams in the world , so all you criticising him, what would you do given the circumstances were your to choose.

Stay with Fulham. Build a legacy, get paid as much as Mbappe by rich American owners, win them leagues and titles and retire like Akenfenwa playing in the champions league final and winning us the cup at Wembley with his last kick.

What could of been hey.....

[Wingnut]

Well I wish nothing but success and a brilliant future . Really hope it goes well for him he's such a talented young lad . I'm also gutted he's leaving. But it's how football is now , he has the chance To join one of the top teams in the world , so all you criticising him, what would you do given the circumstances were your to choose.

I'd stay here, gain valuable experience playing in the PL, and look to move on in a few seasons. I can't see him getting into that Liverpool XI. I think they'll send him out on loan next season. I'd be happy to take him back for the season.

[bobbo]

Well I wish nothing but success and a brilliant future . Really hope it goes well for him he's such a talented young lad . I'm also gutted he's leaving. But it's how football is now , he has the chance To join one of the top teams in the world , so all you criticising him, what would you do given the circumstances were your to choose.

I'd stay here, gain valuable experience playing in the PL, and look to move on in a few seasons. I can't see him getting into that Liverpool XI. I think they'll send him out on loan next season. I'd be happy to take him back for the season.

yes so would I . Just think if I were his age and ability I'd do the same as him , just my choice but I see your point.

[LC]

I'm upset to see him leave, but bottom line is he won't be playing much next season. I'd be very surprised if he gets more than a few sub appearances- maybe he plays a few cup games. I expect he'll probably go out on loan at some point next season.

[Bassey the warrior]

I'm upset to see him leave, but bottom line is he won't be playing much next season. I'd be very surprised if he gets more than a few sub appearances- maybe he plays a few cup games. I expect he'll probably go out on loan at some point next season.

I think he'll surprise you, he will get game time.

[Bassey the warrior]

Always a cap tip to Fabio. He clearly gave his all, and risking injury, helped FFC in promotion.  There were some posters here that felt he should have been moth-balled when it became apparent he was moving on.  I never subscribed to that, and well done to Fabio for his professional and emotional commitment to FFC. 

All that said, I tend to forget about players/managers (SP) that have moved on.  Wish Fabio well and all that stuff, but he's the 'enemy' now.  I don't wish him any ill will, but at same time I will be much more invested in FFC and what FFC is doing........

Agree with this, he was superb all season and earned his move. No grievance with him at all, just very sad to see him go.

[WolverineFFC]

Never understand why you would want to be a small fish in a big pool compared to a big fish in a small pool. Like many other star Fulham kids I am fully expect Fabio to get lost somewhere along the way and end up on loan at Hibs.

Why? Fabio is the first player out of the academy that I think will go on to be world class. He has so many aspects to his game that you just can't teach and if he stays injury free he's going to the very top. Talent wise Elliot was up there as well but he's got rocks for brains and that'll hold him back.

I agree. Fully expect him to be starting some and playing out on the left wing next season. Could see him in their midfield as well. He's not going to be a nailed on starter by any means, but I think it will be hard to keep him off the field in some capacity.

His only start for Fulham in the Premier League, he was the best attacking player on the field. His class was evident at that level right away. Not sure why so many think he will not be successful on a team surrounded by better attacking players.

Elliot looked similar in his 15 minute cameo. Some players just look like they belong right away.

[PaulRoJo]

Hi Friends of Fulham,

Liverpool fan here: thanks for Fabio (and Harvey).  I expect that we won't be back shopping at your wonderful academy for awhile but is there anyone we should be keeping an eye on?   :dft011: :dft012:

Jokes aside, it will be good to have another good footballing team in the PL and would be great if you could take some points of man city next season.  Not a huge fan of more London clubs but Craven Cottage was so unique so looking forward to seeing how it is with the new stand(s).  Interesting to read about Harvey having rocks for brains - on the pitch he seems to make good decisions and off it he (mostly) says the right things but it does seem like he needs to stop chatting shite on social media away and get a decent haircut.  That said we have been impressed with what he has shown so far and the fact you rate Fabio higher is very exciting.

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[FFC1987]

Hi Friends of Fulham,

Liverpool fan here: thanks for Fabio (and Harvey).  I expect that we won't be back shopping at your wonderful academy for awhile but is there anyone we should be keeping an eye on?   :dft011: :dft012:

Jokes aside, it will be good to have another good footballing team in the PL and would be great if you could take some points of man city next season.  Not a huge fan of more London clubs but Craven Cottage was so unique so looking forward to seeing how it is with the new stand(s).  Interesting to read about Harvey having rocks for brains - on the pitch he seems to make good decisions and off it he (mostly) says the right things but it does seem like he needs to stop chatting shite on social media away and get a decent haircut.  That said we have been impressed with what he has shown so far and the fact you rate Fabio higher is very exciting.

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Too soon Paul, we're still mourning!!!!

In regards to Elliott, he left in, what some regard as, dubious circumstances showing patterns of disrespect so some on here are much harsher on him than others. Take with a pinch of salt. Wish Fabio well, he's a real star in the making.

[PaulRoJo]

Too soon Paul, we're still mourning!!!!

Yeah sorry, was being a bit of a dick.  Also still mourning about the PL to be honest..  (And we may well lose Salah or Mane to one of our competitors this summer)

Interesting about Harvey Elliot - perhaps as an actual LFC fan he came off as overly quick to 'move on' and given he was courted by real madrid etc he may have given off the air that he was 'too good' which would understandably stick in the craw given he was 16 and had played only a few times.  Different circumstances of course, but we were similarly pissed when Raheem Sterling went to man city to 'win things' (and for bumper wages). 
Apparently Harvey is a very 'confident' boy and in our PL run in it seems possible that Klopp may have dropped him for about a month after a few too many unhelpful twitter messages.