Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has expressed complete indifference regarding Nico Williams' decision to reject a summer transfer to Barcelona, emphasizing that matters not concerning Real Madrid are of no interest to him.
Williams, the Athletic Bilbao winger, had reportedly agreed to join Barcelona but made a surprising U-turn at the final moment. The Spain international's decision was reportedly influenced by uncertainties surrounding Barcelona's ability to register him for the upcoming LaLiga season due to their ongoing financial constraints.
When questioned about Williams' rejection of Barcelona, Bellingham was characteristically blunt. "I don't care," the England international stated ahead of Real Madrid's Club World Cup quarter-final match against Borussia Dortmund scheduled for Saturday.
He further emphasized his position by adding, "It's not about Real Madrid, so I don't care."
Sources close to Barcelona indicate that the club has permanently closed the door on any future attempts to sign Williams. Following the collapsed transfer, Williams has committed his future to Athletic Bilbao by signing a long-term contract with the Basque club.
The failed transfer represents another setback for Barcelona under manager Hansi Flick, who has reportedly been warned by LaLiga officials about the club's inability to register Williams due to their financial situation.
Meanwhile, Bellingham and Real Madrid are focused on their Club World Cup campaign, where they face Borussia Dortmund in what promises to be an intriguing quarter-final clash.
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