Riqui Puig has voiced out his displeasure at former club, FC Barcelona over the treatment meted on him before his move to LA Galaxy.
The Spanish midfielder revealed that he was made to train alone before moving to the MLS in July.
The 23-year-old spent seven years at Camp Nou but has now left the team to embark on a new journey in the America.
What Did Puig Say?
Puig moved to MLS team LA Galaxy in July and thousand of excited fans welcoming him to America.
Riqui Puig being welcomed to Los Angeles by the Galaxy fans 🤩🤍 pic.twitter.com/V8N1NeZqPk
— Mica (@CulerMica) August 7, 2022
Puig told AS: “It was a tough month because I had never seen that before, leaving players behind in Barcelona and going on a tour without them.
“Perhaps I understand the club’s position, they want to put pressure on players to leave, but there are other ways to do it. It was really difficult being in Barcelona, training alone, with four other team-mates who were also there with me.
“After seven years at the club, being in Barcelona when all my team-mates are in Los Angeles playing matches, well, the truth is that it hurt me a lot. It’s a difficult situation and sometimes you have to make decisions and they have made this decision but I don’t agree with it.”
How Is Puig Settling In In The MLS?
Puig wasn’t able to hit the ground running in America after his arrival due to visa issues.
Riqui’s ready 💙🤍💛@RiquiPuig has received his P1 Visa and is available for selection for #LAvSEA.
🎟 https://t.co/WbFPJXKxYM pic.twitter.com/hdVraiiyDO
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) August 17, 2022
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He finally made his debut in LA Galaxy’s 3-3 draw with Seattle Sounders on August 20, albeit as a sub.
On August 29, when the Galaxy play the New England Revolution, he’ll be aiming to get his first start in a bid to qualify for Spain’s World Cup team.
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