Itβs a bitter pill to swallow β missing out on Nico Williams feels like a real βwhat could have beenβ moment for BarΓ§a.
The club clearly saw something special in him: explosive pace, creativity, chemistry potential with Yamalβ¦ he checked all the boxes for Flickβs system. But between financial demands, Athleticβs firm stance, and BarΓ§aβs ongoing budget balancing act, it just wasnβt in the cards.
Your line β “made a decision in a hurry that I would have thought wisely if I had the opportunity again” β fits the mood perfectly. It almost feels like thatβs how BarΓ§a might look back on this situation. Maybe with more patience, more room to negotiate, or a different summer priority list, they couldβve pulled it off.
Now the big question is: Whoβs Plan B? Because with Raphinhaβs future up in the air and Ferran Torres still inconsistent, Flick will need reinforcements if BarΓ§a wants to stay competitive on all fronts.
Who would you target now if you were Deco?