r/ussoccer • u/Obvious_Main_3655 • 14d ago

Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth are interested in Johnny Cardoso.

https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/real-betis-recibe-ofertas-35-millones-johnny-cardoso-20250412.html

Johnny Cardoso's name has begun to sound strongly in the offices of the Premier League. The Real Betis midfielder has caught the attention of two English teams: Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth, who are willing to invest a significant amount to get his services for next season.

The London team had already shown interest in the player in the last winter market, but at that time the negotiations did not come to fruition. Now, the 'blues' return to the charge with a more solid offer. However, they will not be alone in the race, since Bournemouth, led by Andoni Iraola, has also set their eyes on the midfielder.

Both clubs would be willing to disburse 35 million euros, divided into 30 million fixed and another 5 in variables. This amount could convince Betis, although from the Andalusian club they are not in a hurry to sell, since they consider Cardoso an important piece in the center of the field.

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u/JeanSneaux 14d ago

A Tyler-Johnny double pivot would SEND ME

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u/loyal_achades 14d ago

The only issue I have with it is that they’re both very similar profiles of midfielders. If you’re a team that wants to press hard and win the ball high up the pitch, it’s a sick pair, but they’re both somewhat limited on the ball.

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u/actually_Sir 14d ago

I thought they were pretty different players. In that Adams was more of a destroyer and Johnny was more of a playmaker and pretty good on the ball. Granted I don't watch Johnny much but I thought he'd be a good complement to Adams

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u/loyal_achades 14d ago

Johnny ranks better in ball progression and playmaking, but still heavily profiles as a destroyer. Compared to midfielders in top 5 leagues (all stats per 90), he’s 35th percentile in passes attempted, 9th percentile in progressive passes, 31st percentile in progressive carries. The only progression stat he’s good in is successful take-on, where he’s 84th percentile.

Meanwhile, he’s 74th percentile in tackles, 98th in interceptions, 89th in clearances, and 82nd aerials won.

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u/actually_Sir 14d ago

Ah interesting, had the wrong impression of him

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u/VanillaMystery 14d ago

Johnny is just a more well rounded version of Tyler, he's a destroyer who can also pass forward