"I had the chance to go to Barça and I didn't go, out of respect or because of the way I see things. If I'd been 23 or 24, with my career still ahead of me, and hadn't been relegated at that point whilst being captain, well, maybe you'd take the risk and go."
"Of course, I understand it. Never complain that people will boo you afterwards, nor should you ask for respect or expect to be respected. I even consider Joan a friend. He knew that when you leave Espanyol for Barça, you have to accept the consequences."
"Is he prepared to put up with it? Well, then everyone's happy. He's happy because he's playing for Barça, representing the national team and competing for the world's top honours."
The transfer of Joan Garcia from Espanyol to Barcelona continues to provoke discussion. Former Espanyol captain Sergi Darder shared his perspective, reflecting on his own decision to stay at Espanyol despite an opportunity to join Barcelona. Darder acknowledged that circumstances can influence a player's choices, especially early in their career. He expressed understanding of Garcia's move but warned about the backlash that follows such decisions, emphasizing the need for players to accept the consequences of their choices.
Read at Barca Universal
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