Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Williams: Barça players kept texting me to join them

Written by 
Published in Soccer
Thursday, 07 November 2024 06:09

Spain star Nico Williams has said some Barcelona players repeatedly messaged him to leave Athletic Club and join them at the Camp Nou in the summer.

Williams, who excelled for Spain at Euro 2024, was hotly pursued by Barça in the summer transfer window before eventually deciding to remain at Athletic at least for another season.

Asked about the summer, Nico told La Revuelta TV show: "It was difficult."

"On top of that, the 'bastards' of [Barça] Lamine [Yamal] and [Alejandro] Balde and others didn't help. They would say to me 'brother come now, come now.'"

He added that his Spain teammates playing at Barça would text him "all the time."

Despite Barça signing his compatriot Dani Olmo, Williams said he continues to get messages from Barça fans on social media.

"It's difficult to evade yourself from that," he said. "I still get messages despite not being linked.

"It's a bit of everything. Many people say 'go to Barca' and others say 'we don't need you anymore.'"

LaLiga leaders Barça have had a strong start to the season under Hansi Flick, who replaced Xavi Hernandez as manager at the end of last season.

Barça midfielder Pedri has said Flick's approach to discipline is different to Xavi's.

"Xavi, for example, would fine you 5000 [$5,382] if you arrived late one day and if you arrive late the next day, it would be double," Pedri said

"Flick has taken away the fines. Now if you arrive late, you don't play. For me, it is much worse not to play."

Read 2 times

Soccer

England squad: Harwood-Bellis, Hall earn call-ups

England squad: Harwood-Bellis, Hall earn call-ups

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEngland interim head coach Lee Carsley has given Southampton defend...

Germany wrongly name Latvia player in NL squad

Germany wrongly name Latvia player in NL squad

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsGermany had to hurriedly revise their squad list for the Nations Le...

How much will Arsenal miss Edu after sporting director's shock departure?

How much will Arsenal miss Edu after sporting director's shock departure?

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWhen Arsenal announced Mikel Arteta had signed a new contract on Se...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Josh Giddey's new role 'making things easy' for the Bulls

Josh Giddey's new role 'making things easy' for the Bulls

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTHE CHICAGO BULLS were closing in on their first win of the season...

Ja fired up for LeBron, Lakers: 'I don't like them'

Ja fired up for LeBron, Lakers: 'I don't like them'

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMemphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had a little extra motivation for...

Baseball

Betts set to return to infield for Dodgers in '25

Betts set to return to infield for Dodgers in '25

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAN ANTONIO -- Eight-time All-Star Mookie Betts is likely to move b...

Montgomery, D-backs GM met after owner's diss

Montgomery, D-backs GM met after owner's diss

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAN ANTONIO -- Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated