Joan Laporta

[Andresito]

No way.
He had Bayern and a line of other big clubs after him, you don't renew for 10 years because Barca can't give you guarantees.
We were his second option from the start, no way this contract hasn't been negotiated for the past month if not more. He used us as leverage against Bilbao.
Not saying we are in the best Financial situation, but Nico renewing isn't an indication of anything

We were his second option? Then what tipped the scale for him to sign that contract?
Like you say I think he's had that offer on the table a while.

I think Barca would be his first option and that's why Athletic also wanted to challenge the possibility of us signing him, thus eliminating Nico's first option so he would stay.

 

[TheStig]

Not his fault, nor Deco's.

But it will be when they bring trash instead of Nico.

 

[RedxMAK]

We shouldn’t be that sad, we aren’t losing a super super player. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise sort of like the Beckham transfer in 2003.

 

[TheStig]

Hope they won't act like the biggest scum on earth and now try to lowball Liverpool for Diaz. Wouldn't surprise me tbh

 

[Horatio]

We were his second option? Then what tipped the scale for him to sign that contract?
Like you say I think he's had that offer on the table a while.

I think Barca would be his first option and that's why Athletic also wanted to challenge the possibility of us signing him, thus eliminating Nico's first option so he would stay.

Nothing tipped the scale.

He never was interested. He’s comfortable at Bilbao. I simply think he doesn’t feel ready and wants to develop first at club where he is undisputed starter. Even when not delivering. It’s a good life tbf, striking up millions in that fashion.

club loyalty(LOL), ffp, good salary, it’s all a distraction.

I don’t mind the transfer not going through.
But what doesn’t sit me with me is their entourage and media gaslighting barca and my barca brethren.

 

[jamrock]

It can't be anything to do with how ready he feels, he can't go from being afraid of Spanish defenders which is why he wanted to move to Germany to, he doesn't think he's ready and now wants to face those Spanish defenders he was afraid of, but now with worse players than he would at Barca.

Don't think it's our finances either, he just wanted guarantees regarding registration that we weren't willing to give.

 

[Andresito]

Nothing tipped the scale.

He never was interested. He’s comfortable at Bilbao. I simply think he doesn’t feel ready and wants to develop first at club where he is undisputed starter. Even when not delivering. It’s a good life tbf, striking up millions in that fashion.

club loyalty(LOL), ffp, good salary, it’s all a distraction.

I don’t mind the transfer not going through.
But what doesn’t sit me with me is their entourage and media gaslighting barca and my barca brethren.

What's with all this saga then. We were clearly trying to solve his release clause, as evident by Deco and Athletic's statements. Why go through all this hassle if the player isn't interested from start. Don't think Nico would tell his agent to use us for his own personal gain, if he did he'd also fuck over his Spanish friends at Barca.

 

[Devils]

He needs to stop making himself look like a clown every transfer window. Every year it is a circus with this guy.

City, Liverpool, Real Madrid...this is how you get transfers done in a professional manner.

It's been evident since the start of last season that this team needs fullback depth and a left winger as critical needs in the team.

It's crazy that it still needs to be a circus with this fat bozo for something that should have been in planning a year ago.

 

[Horatio]

What's with all this saga then. We were clearly trying to solve his release clause, as evident by Deco and Athletic's statements. Why go through all this hassle if the player isn't interested from start. Don't think Nico would tell his agent to use us for his own personal gain, if he did he'd also fuck over his Spanish friends at Barca.

What were the statements made by Deco?

 

[Andresito]

What were the statements made by Deco?

That we were trying to sign him, which led to Athletic's official statement.

 

[Alik]

Nothing tipped the scale.

He never was interested. He’s comfortable at Bilbao. I simply think he doesn’t feel ready and wants to develop first at club where he is undisputed starter. Even when not delivering. It’s a good life tbf, striking up millions in that fashion.

club loyalty(LOL), ffp, good salary, it’s all a distraction.

I don’t mind the transfer not going through.
But what doesn’t sit me with me is their entourage and media gaslighting barca and my barca brethren.

Then he wouldn't sign a 10 year contract with Bilbao.

It shows a lack of ambition. Not a bad life though, as you said.

 

[Alik]

What's with all this saga then. We were clearly trying to solve his release clause, as evident by Deco and Athletic's statements. Why go through all this hassle if the player isn't interested from start. Don't think Nico would tell his agent to use us for his own personal gain, if he did he'd also fuck over his Spanish friends at Barca.

That's what people are saying. That he used Barça's interest to negotiate a better contract in Bilbao.

 

[Horatio]

Then he wouldn't sign a 10 year contract with Bilbao.

His release clause in two years will be close to what it is now.

If he is truly THAT player, he will be picked up by a bigger club.


He’s playing it safe. As safe as the multitude of backpasses from the wing. But not purely cause of FFP. That is what entourage wants you to believe.

I just find it hard to believe that Barca couldn’t convince you that you would play as our ONLY signing when our financial situation was worse last season. Isn’t Ansu going on loan? Are we paying all of his salary or what?

 

[jamrock]

Horatio's theory are always the most other there ones

 

[Andresito]

That's what people are saying. That he used Barça's interest to negotiate a better contract in Bilbao.

Barca wouldn't show interest unless Nico himself showed it too. Remember rumours were dead for whole season until a week or so ago.

I just find it odd, how would Barca players react when they read all this in the news
"yo Nico, you finally coming?"
"Nah I'm just using your club to get more money"
"Ok cool"