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Reject Bayern and Arsenal, just waiting for Barcelona or stay in the team, transfer abacus, hiding sober professional wisdom

7:20am, 18 June 2025Football

Who could have thought of it? Last year's "left explosive" has now become the "stubborn temper" in the transfer market

Who would have thought? Spanish Wing Nico Williams, who beat Italy and France to the left in the European Cup last year, has now become the one who "don't get into the market" in the transfer market! Recently, the Daily Sports Daily broke the big news: Nico made it clear - either stay at Athletic Bilbao or go to Barcelona, ​​Bayern and Arsenal's invitation? Not even considering it.

From "the hero of the European Cup" to "the marginal person on the transfer", his decline lies in the "fatal point" of his style

How explosive was the European Cup last year? The "Spanish Wings" between him and Yamal is simply a nightmare for the opponent - he averaged 2.5 breakthroughs per game, and when he played against Italy, he passed two consecutively to Ferran Torres on the left; he even played against France, and was surrounded by three defenders and his jerseys were deformed, and he still gritted his teeth and crossed to assist Morata to score. At that time, fans called him "left explosives", saying that his speed could blow out holes in the defense.

As a result, in the summer window, Barcelona had been in trouble for three months. Barcelona did not buy it due to registration issues. Last season, Rafinia suddenly broke out into a popular Golden Globe Awards, and Barcelona's left winger was completely lost. Bayern Arsenal came up, but he shook his head - Why? Just look at his performance last season and you will understand: he only participated in 18 goals (11 goals and 7 assists) in 45 games. He was stared at him in the Europa League semi-finals when he got the ball in two games. He was like a stuck sports car and could not rush up at all. In the camera, he scratched his head in a hurry, but he just had no tricks. Value? Of course, it also fell a lot.

It is not that he chooses a wealthy family, but that he knows too well what food he "eats"

Many people call him "pretentious", saying that Bayern and Arsenal are all top wealthy families, why don't you go? But I think he understands better than anyone else - his style is not suitable for the "thick arms and thick legs" of the Premier League Bundesliga.

He is different from Yamal. Yamal is a living "magic" under his feet, and he is a "sprinter" who relies on speed and explosiveness to make a living. In La Liga, the defenses' confrontation are like "marshmallows", and he can break through the defense like a Ferrari; but in the Premier League, the defenders are like "tanks", and their physical confrontation is so strong that they can knock people away, and his "violent rushing" is not good at all - last year's Europa League vs. Manchester United was an example. He was knocked down when he got the ball and could not play at all.

Along with Arsenal, they urgently need the left winger, but Nico's "last step" is not good. What Arsenal lacks now is the "terminator" who can turn opportunities into goals. For example, Saka, how many of the 11 goals in Connico are in key games? There were no goals in the Europa League semi-finals, and there were not many winnings in the league. He might not be able to make up for the loopholes in Arsenal even if he went there.

to fight Barcelona or stay in the team. His choice hides "professional soberness"

Then why does he have to fight Barcelona? In fact, it is not as simple as "Arsa Dream". Barcelona's style is passing control, and the left winger needs to be able to rush and pass. His characteristics are actually "confrontation" with Barcelona's system - such as his crossing ability. The ball that assisted Morata in last year's European Cup was a typical "Barcelona-style cross". He stumbled into the penalty area and just found his teammate. But now Rafinia occupies a place, but what if there is a chance in the future?

Besides, Bilbao is his "home". He has played football here since he was a child, and his coaches and teammates are very familiar with each other. If he stays in the team, he is still the "absolute main force". Being able to continue to play to his speed advantage is better than going to a wealthy club to sit on the bench - after all, what professional players fear the most is "playing without the ball".

A reminder for Chinese players: choosing the "suitable" is more important than choosing the "expensive".

Speaking of this, I suddenly thought of our Chinese players. How many people squeezed their heads to the wealthy family, but ended up sitting on the bench and gradually getting rid of it? For example, Wu Lei went to Espanyol back then. Although he was not a wealthy family, he was able to play and use his speed advantage to become the "pride of China"? If he had forced himself to squeeze into Barcelona and Real Madrid back then, he might have had no ball to play.

Did Nico remind us of what happened? What professional players fear the most is "misposition" - it is obviously a Ferrari, but they have to go on a mountain road, but the more they run, the more they get, the more they get, the worse they get. Finding your "comfort zone" and giving full play to the extreme is the smartest choice.

The last question: Do you think Nico's choice is right?

If you were Nico, would you choose a giant like Bayern and Arsenal, or stay in Bilbao for Barcelona? Or, do you think we Chinese players should learn from their "sober" or continue to squeeze into the wealthy families? Welcome to chat in the comment section!

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