Former Barcelona club president Joan Gaspart has taken a shot at Athletic Club over the failed Nico Williams transfer.
Barcelona openly pursued Williams for the second summer in a row after failing to convince him over a move after winning UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain.
La Blaugrana were undeterred by that rejection and threw every resource behind trying to sign him in June only to fall short.
Los Leones eventually tied Williams down for the next decade, in a new deal running until 2035, as they secured a key victory over Barcelona to retain their star man.
The decision did not go down well in Barcelona, with Diario Sport claiming the news was met with ‘incredulity’ at the Camp Nou with the feeling that Barcelona were ‘used’ by Williams’ camp to secure a better contract in Bilbao.
That bitter taste did not last and Hansi Flick has since secured a season long loan deal for Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.
Rashford is hoping to revive his stalling career under Flick’s guidance despite concerns over the club’s ability to register him as a La Liga player.
Gaspart, who was president at Barcelona from 2000 to 2003, has a reputation for explosive interviews and he is confident the situation worked out better for his old team in the end.
“For me, Marcus Rashford is a better player than Nico Williams, and I don’t care what his brother [Inaki] says,” as per Diario Sport.
“He [Williams Jr] used us, but in a ‘good way’. and he got good contract in Bilbao. I’m happy for him.
“However, I do not understand the anger from Athletic Club, I signed many players from them in the past including Andoni Zubizarreta and I always go along well with the president.”
Barcelona fans will be hoping Rashford can hit the ground running, with just six Premier League goals last season at United and Aston Villa, with Williams on five La Liga goals in 2024/25.
kmuguna
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you're an idiot
I'm idiot but wait and see where your arrogant couch will take your club Red 😈s
kmuguna
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you're an idiot
I'm idiot but wait and see where your arrogant couch will take your club Red 😈
Fecbcdktuy
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LIVERPOOL can't wait for the NEW SEASON to START...I really HOPE MAN UNITED will POSTPONE All their MATCHES with LIVERPOOL and ARSENAL this coming SEASON coz it'll be VAWULENCE after VAWULENCE
you love Manchester United more than you love the team you support
vocbdeiklo
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because he refused to signed for ur broke club
"refused to signed"??,only quoted that
gallasyommy
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Amorim will pay the price this season to letting the better players leave the club even masson mount should be shown the he is not even better tha Marcus Radford and Carnacho. Amorim is having personal issues with the good players at the club. he's trying to turn things around the club but with his attitude his not turn things around the club.
Oga you’re a sick Manchester United fan that needs urgent treatment! Wtf are u talking about? U still want Manutd to continue with likes of Rashford that has lost passion for the club? You’re a Ronaldo fan and please begone
gallasyommy
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Lol Rashford was better yet he was your 3rd choice Please leave Athletic alone and flog them in matches whenever u faces them but please don’t start badmouthing their player nor the club for refusing to sell!!! It’s their decision so please let’s reap that
Tomckmtyz
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I see goals and assists, what do you see?
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trophyless season
Tomckmtyz
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because he refused to signed for ur broke club
They are richer than your generations
Fuhaeity
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because he refused to signed for ur broke club
Jecakostz
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LIVERPOOL can't wait for the NEW SEASON to START...I really HOPE MAN UNITED will POSTPONE All their MATCHES with LIVERPOOL and ARSENAL this coming SEASON coz it'll be VAWULENCE after VAWULENCE
pokeklmpry
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Of course Rashford is better than him. How many career goals does Williams have so far?
you know that you are lying to yourself
MumbaRk
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today his not good just because he refused to join you . very soon even rashford will be insulted
goffrey
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I see goals and assists, what do you see?
KamyaTreasurek
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Amorim will pay the price this season to letting the better players leave the club even masson mount should be shown the he is not even better tha Marcus Radford and Carnacho. Amorim is having personal issues with the good players at the club. he's trying to turn things around the club but with his attitude his not turn things around the club.
Who cares??? where we any better when he was around
Rvicky
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Rashy10 is way better than Nicole Williams who has been chickening out of challenges always choosing the easier way out.
feybilpst
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Amorim will pay the price this season to letting the better players leave the club even masson mount should be shown the he is not even better tha Marcus Radford and Carnacho. Amorim is having personal issues with the good players at the club. he's trying to turn things around the club but with his attitude his not turn things around the club.
Niadilmst
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blind people like them! they will always have an excuse even if they're wrong.
The same blind people will beat your team throughout again this season 😂🤣🤣🤣you will cry harder
Niadilmst
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Got a player that was kicked out for laziness and indisciple. Now he is a Barcelona favorite? They might not be able to register him, and they will blame Real Madrid. Bankrupt club with miserable fans.
How dare you call us miserable you fool? Don't you have things to talk about? Look at your stupid struggling team and focus there.
akpovike
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they are all blind people leave them bro.
akpovike
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Shut up
mugu
akpovike
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He’s right he’s an William strike or use head to score when set pieces arrive to score did you know ball at all I prefer rashford Loan than Williams the money his too much for Barcelona… and may later turn flop
what are you saying?👀
akpovike
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And so..is it a lie....Is Rashford not better than him🙄
that was then,not now .
Threebags
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Of course Rashford is better than him. How many career goals does Williams have so far?
MurongFu
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Amorim will regret isolating Rashford. Mark my word
Man United fan can only insult ….deyy
mishaelmaik
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it was today I even discovered that Nico Williams had only 5goals 5assist in laliga??? 🤣🤣🤣 the boy is full of hypes. even Antony that came from United had 5goals
Cicblnopyz
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Rashford is far better than Nico Williams That’s a fact. Only idiots will argue
Rushford and nico? cry more 😄😄😄😄
Cicblnopyz
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Nico is overated.
cry more
Cicblnopyz
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far better than Nico
Hehe hehehee hahahaa hihihiii huhuhuu cry more die hard 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
Cicblnopyz
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10 times better than nico
cry more😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
Hamabdopsu
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Got a player that was kicked out for laziness and indisciple. Now he is a Barcelona favorite? They might not be able to register him, and they will blame Real Madrid. Bankrupt club with miserable fans.
You are blindfolded from where you are coming. Marcus will play la liga this season be there and tickling your self.
Diwbcdnrty
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blind people like them! they will always have an excuse even if they're wrong.
You’re SCARED cause he COUNTERS TRENT BIG TIME , no wonder you hate [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Nihciprsu
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Five goals for this season wow nico not alll that then
AFerusmc6546
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blind people like them! they will always have an excuse even if they're wrong.
Na u useless here
AFerusmc6546
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Got a player that was kicked out for laziness and indisciple. Now he is a Barcelona favorite? They might not be able to register him, and they will blame Real Madrid. Bankrupt club with miserable fans.
Keep crying dummy
Seubcdors
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because he refused to join your club..
Stop noise idiot
Seubcdors
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just imagine ,because he did not sign for your club ,now rashford is better than him.
Shut up
Seubcdors
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blind people like them! they will always have an excuse even if they're wrong.
You are a fool
Seubcdors
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Got a player that was kicked out for laziness and indisciple. Now he is a Barcelona favorite? They might not be able to register him, and they will blame Real Madrid. Bankrupt club with miserable fans.
You are an idiot
Seubcdors
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10 times better than nico
Zeediklpyz
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blind people like them! they will always have an excuse even if they're wrong.
Hahaha 😂 you’re also scared of this fucking season. Barcelona will turn your white jersey to red jersey 😂😂😂😂 if you like sign this whole world player with Barcelona you’re in trouble
Zeediklpyz
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Got a player that was kicked out for laziness and indisciple. Now he is a Barcelona favorite? They might not be able to register him, and they will blame Real Madrid. Bankrupt club with miserable fans.
Please cry to hell… it’s none of your fucking business if we can register him not but seat down there and watch how well get him registered
vokdikprz
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Got a player that was kicked out for laziness and indisciple. Now he is a Barcelona favorite? They might not be able to register him, and they will blame Real Madrid. Bankrupt club with miserable fans.
Puzbdelop
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Nico is overated.
Paebcikopz
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Amorim will regret isolating Rashford. Mark my word
you're an idiot
biublmnps
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far better than Nico
AFerxXJr6834
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Rashford is far better than Nico Williams That’s a fact. Only idiots will argue
enochfredgaye
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That is a great step
imperiatech
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Let truth be told, who is Williams when Rash was still hot, I know Barcelona played gamble contracting Rash but who knows if his going to have a great season
Nenadiopty
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blind people like them! they will always have an excuse even if they're wrong.