Barcelona and Riqui Puig finally separated their paths this summer after nine years together. What seemed like a fairytale initially gradually turned sour and by the end of his time there, things had turned toxic.
Puig, 22, has left for LA Galaxy in the United States and recently spoke to the media about his arrival. He was of course asked about leaving Barcelona too though.
Marca covered his quotes, as Puig explained that he suffered while Barcelona were on their preseason tour of the USA. Puig was one of five players left off the tour who remained in Catalonia.
“Being in Barcelona while my colleagues were here in Los Angeles, playing matches, the truth is it hurt me a lot. It was a difficult situation, where in addition I had four colleagues that were also not having a good time.”
“That makes it even worse being in Barcelona with just a fitness coach. Sometimes you have to take decisions. They took that one, I don’t agree with it, but fine.”
Puig, goalkeeper Neto Murara and Oscar Mingueza have all left the club now, but Martin Braithwaite and Samuel Umtiti still remain part of the squad.
Barcelona have come under widespread criticism for their treatment of their players this summer as they try to get transfer deals done. Puig’s affirmations confirm that some of the players have been suffering as a result.
Wrist10
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Puig was loved by Barca fans but for as many as 5 coaches including Xavi that knew him very well nit to count on him means something is wrong with him. He was offered the opportunity to go out on loan or to get another club but he refused. Look at Cucurella today, he would have wasted his career deputising Jordi Alba if he didn't leave.
Exactly, it was during Koeman's era he should have gone on loan to get more playing time but he refused.
zecbclru
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Barca will fail
teoabdmos
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tell them that our club has been suffering as a result of their presence there too.😔
jaacdlsty
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What is it about Barcelona that football players love so much that they will sacrifice so much to play for this team?
Jeoabelru
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even if Barcelona opted for mbape, he will come, Barcelona is loved by players.
Jeoabelru
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As he should,He knows how underhanded barca have been in the last few months while treating players like dirt & expecting others to cut pay while at the same time bringing in 80m plus new signings🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😡🤕its shameful & disturbing👀barca will forever wear this stain,The world is watching its toxic ways🤢
it like we snach one of your player or potential trasfer signings, sorry it is what it is.
Jeoabelru
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football is about come and go, if the club don't need you, you go to another club it a mutual consent. when Chelsea no longer have a use for lukaku and Werner didn't they leave for another club in respective of the contract its as simple as that. wheb you are God club will retain you no matter what if a club is in financial crisis they will need to sell some players even their best players to balance the book.
Jenbdklpu
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If Barca can make Messi cry imagine what they can do to anyone else.
Deathstroke
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bcos of half cut diks like you. so u stfu
i can feel your pain brother
Deathstroke
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But you understand treat your players well
lol whom are you telling to treat players well is he the owner of Barcelona you numbnuts didn't your useless parents send you to school...
BudhiManSuba
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The same is happening to Auba and Depay recenly
Diuemnoryz
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Barca has no respect for any player this is an old age problem
seadlpruy
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go in peace kid
wenacdpr
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Puig, you can say what you like but it is your fault. you are not forceful, you take every opportunity you have for granted. go on loan you refused now you ended up in LA GALAXY where no eyes will see you. good luck.
loubepyz
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Puig was loved by Barca fans but for as many as 5 coaches including Xavi that knew him very well nit to count on him means something is wrong with him. He was offered the opportunity to go out on loan or to get another club but he refused. Look at Cucurella today, he would have wasted his career deputising Jordi Alba if he didn't leave.
Sowebarcelona
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Puig is a good player and all know that but perhaps he have some attitudinal problems of the pitch and also on the pitch he always wants to touch the ball and which sometimes lead him to go out of position. I hope he developed much better and have the opportunity to come back to Europe again.
Emanuski
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If you pass through 5 different coaches and non wanted you nor put any trust in you, does that not mean you havw a big problem? This Riqui comes from a Rich family that have family members in Barça board. He was spending most weekends partying at discos and clubs in Barcelona while kids like Pedri and Gavi were taking advantage of the chances given to them by the coaches. He had chances to prove himself but never did.
Meghachnno
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As he should,He knows how underhanded barca have been in the last few months while treating players like dirt & expecting others to cut pay while at the same time bringing in 80m plus new signings🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😡🤕its shameful & disturbing👀barca will forever wear this stain,The world is watching its toxic ways🤢
😅😅😅🤡🤡🤡
Toaeprsuy
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Barcelona are hypocret team
But you understand treat your players well
Ruybcdiz
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Barcelona are hypocret team
And you were a bad student. check your spelling. what is hypocret?
Toaeprsuy
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Barcelona are hypocret team
OkayOkay
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majority of Barcelona players are problematic. look at other clubs players. when they fall down the picking other they try to leave . but Barcelona players try everything to stay even when the club try to move them .
Kezbdkmrs
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Did Barcelona not ask him to leave?
Ridwanibrahim
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bcos of half cut diks like you. so u stfu
Too bad 🤫🤫
Ridwanibrahim
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bcos of half cut diks like you. so u stfu
🤫
Ridwanibrahim
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bcos of half cut diks like you. so u stfu
🤫🤫🤫
realBull
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He took his Barca time for granted. Now he’s in a retirement league. Don’t go out partying before you truly make it to the top.
Masabcemoy
1
As he should,He knows how underhanded barca have been in the last few months while treating players like dirt & expecting others to cut pay while at the same time bringing in 80m plus new signings🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😡🤕its shameful & disturbing👀barca will forever wear this stain,The world is watching its toxic ways🤢
burning inside
madridmarcos
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Still many players want to play fro Barcelona buddy so 🤫🤫🤫🤫
bcos of half cut diks like you. so u stfu
Ridwanibrahim
1
As he should,He knows how underhanded barca have been in the last few months while treating players like dirt & expecting others to cut pay while at the same time bringing in 80m plus new signings🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😡🤕its shameful & disturbing👀barca will forever wear this stain,The world is watching its toxic ways🤢
Still many players want to play fro Barcelona buddy so 🤫🤫🤫🤫
Sosst
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As he should,He knows how underhanded barca have been in the last few months while treating players like dirt & expecting others to cut pay while at the same time bringing in 80m plus new signings🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️😡🤕its shameful & disturbing👀barca will forever wear this stain,The world is watching its toxic ways🤢