jones
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Won the Euros as a starter for Spain, plays in his hometown and Bilbao is not exactly a bad place to live either. Also won a trophy with them last season.
He'd have been weak willed if he had followed the call of English money.
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He'd have been weak willed if he had followed the call of English money.
Country: Bangladesh
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Mendez must die
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BenTal
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He was out because of an injury for an entire year
Bloodbather
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Why are we supposed to pretend that there's nothing else to life for an athlete? Or expect that attitude from them? Maybe he just likes his hometown.
It's ultimately about finding fulfillment in life. Being willing to step out of your comfort zone is important, but it's not valuable if it doesn't actually lead to an improvement that gives you more fulfillment in life in the long run.
Red London
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I think it actually exudes confidence. A lot of players and managers jump ship as soon as a big club come in for them so they can secure the bag (look at Chido moving to United) or have a big club on their resume (all the managers running to those basket cases Chelsea).
Williams isn’t in a rush, probably because he backs his ability and thinks he can still improve at Bilbao. The conditions are great don’t me wrong: playing with his bro, very good money, home town. But a lot of players would have had their head turned and signed at the first big club who came along.
Hats off to Bilbao as well, with their limitations of only Basque players they certainly make sure they create a good home for players clearly.
Yousif Arsenal
Was on Vinai's payroll; misses 4th place trophy 🏆
Better signing than Nelson no
carter777
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carter777
Thinks Poch Is The GOAT
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Rasmi
Calls It Like It Isn't
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No…Nelson is much better and he is homegrown. This guy disappeared in the playoff finals
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Juan Matas Beard
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They are unreal at selling.
Juan Matas Beard
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Country: England
Wan-Bissaka under Moyes makes a lot of sense albeit positionally he's pretty poor.
Unfortunately, don't really see Mazraoui as a huge upgrade.
Unfortunately, don't really see Mazraoui as a huge upgrade.
Goonger
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Juan Matas Beard
Pronouns: dat, guy 🫶
Country: England
Idk how I missed this.
Rex Stone
Long live the fighters
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TH14shahriar
A gentle soul
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I understand your perspective, and it's true that athletes, like everyone else, have personal considerations that go beyond their careers. However, choosing comfort over ambition can be seen as a lack of competitive drive, especially in a sport where pushing your limits is crucial. Staying in Bilbao might make him happy now, but turning down an opportunity to go abroad could be a missed chance for growth both as a player and as an individual.
That said, it's crucial to respect personal choices. If his fulfillment comes from staying in his hometown it's ok, but I still think it shows weak mentality.
Bloodbather
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I suppose I wouldn't have a problem with it if you qualified it by saying it's weak mentality for a footballer, even though I don't really agree still. Because it's definitely not weak mentality in general. I don't think expecting or encouraging people (athletes or otherwise) to put their careers first and be workaholics is a good thing. Common, but not good. Athletes do get this treatment more often than most other professions; and burnouts and depressions are very common among athletes because of it. Always chasing the next thing, never cherishing what they have, etc.
Obviously, we don't know Nico personally, but I'm talking more about a general understanding.
Dokaka
Gunner come out of the closet any day now…
Actually hyped for this. Such an exciting talent.
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