And although Real Madrid is not involved in this case, the Madrid club will certainly have its say on the decision of the Athletic Club winger to sign a new 10 -year contract, thus refusing a transfer to its lifelong rival, FC Barcelona.
Real Madrid had already expressed his interest in Nico Williams
At the beginning of the summer, it was reported that Real Madrid was itself interested in the signing of Williams, most likely to replace Rodrygo Goes, linked to Arsenal. But the club quickly turned the page by signing Franco Mastanuono, who will join the team of Xabi Alonso when he was 18 years old in August.
Barcelona then entered the race, but despite the ambient optimism in Catalonia as to the conclusion of an agreement, the case ended with Williams' refusal to join the club for the second consecutive year.
Jude Bellingham reacts without detour to the Nico Williams saga
Real Madrid supporters around the world took the opportunity to make fun of Barcelona after the failure of his Williams recruitment attempt, but midfielder Jude Bellingham avoided getting involved. Addressing the media on Friday (via Marca), he clearly indicated that he was not interested in this case.
“I don't care. This has no impact on Real Madrid. So I don't care. This is not news that concerns Real Madrid. »»
Bellingham speaks on the tragic news concerning Diogo Jota
During the interview, Bellingham was also asked about how his close friend Trent Alexander-Arnold reacted to the tragic news of the death of his former teammate in Liverpool, Diogo Jota.
“It was very difficult for him. They were teammates for five years. As a team, we are here to support him. Trent thinks, thinks and manages it in his own way. We all condole our condolences to the family and friends of Diogo. »»
