“Rashford over Nico? Absolutely.”
Gaspart opened the conversation by making a surprising personal comparison:
“First of all, for me, Rashford is better than Nico. From here on, I don’t care what Iñaki [Nico’s brother] might say.”
A bold statement, especially amid recent speculation linking Nico Williams to a high-profile move to Barcelona. Iñaki, who plays alongside Nico at Athletic Club, had previously made headlines with remarks defending his brother’s loyalty but Gaspart wasn’t interested in sugarcoating his views.
On the player’s intentions:
“The player has used us well he’s landed himself a great contract. And honestly? I’m happy for him.
Gaspart acknowledged that Barcelona’s interest may have helped Nico secure a lucrative deal, likely with Athletic Club, but brushed off any bitterness:
“I don’t understand why Athletic are upset. When I was at Barça, I signed players from Bilbao Zubizarreta, for example and always had a respectful relationship with their president.”
Looking Forward, Not Back:
With a note of closure and focus, Gaspart urged fans and the club to move on from the transfer drama:
“That’s in the past now. The priority is the season ahead and I believe in the squad we’ve got and the exceptional coach leading them.”
Summary: Gaspart’s remarks are a mix of honesty, experience, and no-nonsense commentary showing little concern for political correctness, but a clear confidence in Barça’s future under Hansi Flick.
