Adria Altimira, at the moment enjoying as a right-back for Leganes, just lately shared his ideas on Nico Gonzalez, a participant who holds a particular place in Barcelona’s historical past.
Having spent greater than half his life at Barça, from pre-benjamin all the way in which to Juvenil A, Altimira is deeply linked to the membership.
Rising up in a football-loving household that has at all times been concerned with Barça, it’s clear that the membership’s values run via his veins.
Barcelona would welcome Nico
Now enjoying for Leganes on mortgage from Villarreal, Altimira gave an interview to SPORT earlier than his group’s away match in opposition to Barcelona, concerning a number of subjects, together with his former youth teammate, Nico Gonzalez.
Reflecting on whether or not he believes Nico is able to return to Barça and succeed, Altimira made it clear that Nico has what it takes. He believes that if Nico returns to Barcelona, the doorways can be large open for him.
Nico Gonzalez is being endorsed by Adria Altimira. (Photograph by Octavio Passos/Getty Photographs)
In response to Altimira, Nico has the expertise and has gained precious expertise throughout his time overseas, which has helped him elevate his recreation.
“Nico’s scenario depends upon every one in every of us. He’s a participant that if he goes to Barça the doorways can be open to him, he has a excessive stage and in all these years away he has gained this stage, this expertise,” he mentioned.
Nico is at Porto
Nico, like Altimira, spent a few years in Barcelona’s youth system. After making his senior debut for the membership in 2021, he loved a powerful run in the course of the 2021/22 season.
Nonetheless, after a interval of inconsistency, Nico was loaned to Valencia. Following his mortgage spell, he moved to Portugal, signing a five-year cope with FC Porto for a reported €8.5 million.
Within the deal, Barcelona included a buy-back clause price €30 million, which stays energetic till the summer time of 2025. Moreover, a sell-on clause was inserted, making certain Barcelona will obtain 40% of any future switch price if Nico is bought once more.