He’s 100% a downgrade. Partey is far superior and worth easily more than what we paid for him.
Let’s remember we got him at a deal cos of his release clause of 45m. He’s now what 2-3 years older? But has shown to be one of the best midfielders in the league when fit, particularly last season. If Rodri keeps playing like he is you think city would let him go for 40m euros in 3 years? They got more than that for Sterling who they didn’t even need anymore.
Rice is a clown playing in a team losing 20 games and barely escaping relegation.
I didn’t say they should be the same fee, I think paying 60m to downgrade is dumb. Rice is overpriced and Partey under priced at those figures. 15-20m was the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard tbh.
Back to closing my eyes and praying, seem to be in the minority on Partey’s importance to us.