Nicolás Tagliafico’s lament for the frustrated pass to Barcelona: “They didn’t help me”

Barcelona moved in the transfer market developed in January. Under the command of Xavi Hernández, the club brought in a handful of players to fight for qualification for the Champions League and try for the Europa League title. Just as there were footballers who arrived at the Camp Nou, there are others who were left with the desire, such as Nicolás Tagliafico.

The defender of the Argentine national team sounded loud to reinforce the squad of the Catalans and there was even a rapprochement with Ajax. However, the scoreboard revealed that the cast of Amsterdam rejected the offer from Spain. In this way, the South American lost the great opportunity of his entire career.

“At this moment when an irrefutable opportunity comes to me and they do not let me, I notice that they disappoint me, I understand that the situations were not easy, that we are in January, but in the end it ends up harming both of us, both me because I cannot achieve what I want and the club, because it keeps me”Tagliafico confessed to the newspaper AS.

“They understood me, they have their reasons, but it’s a shame, I feel that opportunities cannot be missed and this was a unique opportunity, being able to go to a club like Barça, for me it was a dream opportunity and they didn’t help me, in the end”added the former Independiente and Banfield footballer.

The 29-year-old winger then recalled all the sacrifices he has made since signing for the Eredivisie entity (played with a broken head, goggles, not 100 per cent). Then, the Argentine admitted that he has already completed a cycle and, without chances with the current coach, he preferred to find a new opportunity elsewhere.

“If I am going to fight for the position, I prefer to fight it in another place where I can compete, here I already know everything, I know how things are going to go, the coach decided on another teammate and he has his favorites, he makes the decision and I I trained to die, I don’t see any change, that’s why I thought it was the ideal time to leave and the club didn’t allow me “he insisted.

“The pass window is already closed and anyone who knows me and especially knows the connection I have with the fans, the affection they make me feel, what I have already achieved here and my character, they know what they can expect if I have the opportunity to go out. to the pitch with the challenges we have until June”sentenced Tagliafico, who only played 10 league games in the season.