THAT'S HOW RIQUI PUIG RUINED HIS CAREER - from BARCELONA' STAR to LOS ANGELES GALAXY player 

MLS picking up a promising La Masía prospect. I think he just wants to be appreciated where ever he goes

He's 22 right now, will be 23 in a couple of days, a 3 season deal in LA Galaxy; I don't think it's a terrible decision tbh. At 26 or even before (if clubs are interested) he could come back to European football. Only thing is that even if he plays good there people will say "oh it's just MLS mean while Pedri and Gavi does this in top level European football". That is the only thing I'd say. Even if he performs well it won't be appreciated enough. But I hope he plays really well so that Barca can buy him next summer because I still believe that he and Pedri's chemistry with the addition of Gavi would take us back to the old Barca days.

He is at this point because of bad decisions, he should of gone on loan when Koeman became manager then return when Xavi arrived at Barça

Talent without hard work useless - CR7

If he liked going clubbing in Barcelona imagine when he gets to LA.

I think he should leave Barca for a European club only . Like Ajax , bortmund , Villarreal , Valencia , sporting Porto benfica or also club like Napoli , Lazio etc

I don't blame him. If going to MLS means you don't ride the bench and get to keep the eyes of the major world clubs on you still while being appreciated by the US fans as well as getting to be near Hollywood, then why not make the move. Especially if you are going to get paid well also.

Exactly like you said, his problems are too much partying and off-field hobbies. Look at Gavi and Pedri`s lifestyle and compare that to Puig`s, and there is your answer. Especially compared to Gavi, Gavi is a fighter, constantly giving his 110% every game, while Puig whenever given a chance, his mind is out of game. A shame really because he has natural talent, but there is no one to be blamed, but himself. He had many offers BTW in Europe, but he decided to go to LA Galaxy, because of lavish lifestyle he can freely have in LA.

He chose game time over bench time. So did Mingueza Aleña Nico González and Collado. You either grow on the sidelines or try to grow somewhere else

Going to the MLS is not a failure 😂 Now he is getting game time while being one of the best players on the team. European clubs will keep their eyes on him. Don’t see him being there more than 2 years

This guy is going no-where. He should try getting a job in Hollywood where his theatrics might be appreciated. It's too bad really, because he does have skills. He fits the dynamics of LA Galaxy where a healthy number of their goals are scored by dives inside the box....so he landed on his feet...sort of....then fell....again....

If Puig was truly driven and focused on football he would have went to play for the Seattle Sounders.

My name is Riqui Puig. You don’t know me, but trust me. You soon will. -Fifa 23 | The Journey

He’s about to be 23 and is still the same size when he debuted 4 years ago lmao Lots of natural talent yes, but no clear progression in himself. Can’t succeed in Europe weighing 125lb

He's having a great time and kicking ass this year. He just singed for another two years and said he will still be able to play in Europe. Crap story now.

He will be clubbing even harder in LA now lol

His career was not at all ruined, like any footballer, he or she, or they need to play and train on a regular session and get in the rhythm of things. If players don't play on a consistent basis, or do crazy things like going to parties, getting drunk, they don't show the commitment or the discipline like some others do., they lose that talent and reputation. I am not a Barcelona fan, but I have to acknowedge that he is pure talent, but again he was hurt since he was not in Ronald Koeman or Xavi Hernandez plans to play which is very sad. If I was him, I would also move somewhere where I can feel appreciated and get time to play. Only time will tell if his career will continue to grow and manifest, and to be realistic, despite the many talents he has, there is always room for growth in him, especially given his youth and age. Joining the LA Galaxy is a win, for one, because he will be reunited with another former La Masia product, Victor Vazquez, who was according to the media when he was playing alongside Messi, even better than he was. The other fact shows the LA Galaxy making big signings and investing in players in their prime, and/or approaching their prime like Douglas Costa, Giovani Dos Santos, Jonathan Dos Santos, Ruig Puig, and others. The third is being in a big club and big city like the LA Galaxy means higher expectations than most MLS teams and more pressure for him, that can hopefully make turn him into a better player and having the time and name taking it to a advantage to get playing time. I wish him all the best and will do my best to support this great kid, just wishing Gareth Bale and Chellini could have signed with LA Galaxy instead LAFC! Now that is a team! LA Galaxy with Ruig Puig, Victor Vazquez and Douglas Costa in the midfield, and Jovelic in the front, now LA Galaxy needs to do something more about that backline that cannot stop leaking goals!

I think it’s funny how people say he ruined his career😂 he is living the dream of playing soccer and getting paid millions and now he is about to do it in front of celebrities in the city of Angels and the MLS which is ready to take Fútbol to the next level in America ! This is great for fútbol specially in American !

toxic player on the squad

Hasn't even played but u calling him a failure

I'm a fun of him and always asking mysef why but I think I get it now. But he is still my best he will be back if he is making these mistakes at LA he will review himself and make his way back to Europe.

Has anyone stop to think why Barca has a buy back clause. Frank Lampard said it a few years back: if you're in Europe on the bench, 'come to MLS." definitely not verbatim, but something near that. mls is well on its way to becoming a strong league that export talent abroad. If you don't know, do your research.

Post Covid Europe is a completely different animal than in the past. Post Covid MLS is shaping up to be a Monster. I think he is an early investor. Time will tell if his risk is rewarded.

La mayoria de la gente que lo critica en toda su vida ganaran el dinero que este niño ganara en un temporada....Vivir en los angeles un mal negocio ? si claro...Buena suerte Puig la vida siempre da revanchas !!! ganate un buen paston y se feliz !!!

Retirement League 10 years ago but not anymore

calling him a failure is a bit dumb, hes still a pro player and will get paid well in la

Why calling him a failure....why

He will regret his attitude and decisions even now I am sure.

Fiorentina and a couple of LaLiga teams showed interest but he wants to LA, you know he doesn't care about football...

It’s such a weird move, it shows some kind of immaturity to me, he seems to be gutted by all those fails years in years out, but whynot going on loan to another club. Ajax would have been a great place for him. He will regret this move for sure

From reading comments on here I can tell 75% of people talk shit about MLS without watching the top teams play. As someone who watches a lot of football MLS is right there with the eredivise and dare I say the best teams could compete with the top teams in the EFL championship.

I wish he makes it to the top and comeback home because he is so unlucky

He will earn alot of money and he will live in La dont see how thats bad 🤔 i would take that over any other mid table team in europe

Glad to have Puig in the LA Galaxy! Let’s do this bro!

It’s his own fault, focus on the game not the fame!

I think people are nuts who talk about him or any other player not being focused on football just because they go out and play video games. What do we all do in our time free from work? Focus on work? It's such a double standard. Also, keep in mind that footballers have way more free time than normal people do. Games and training sessions only take up around 10-15 hours a week. What is Riqui and all other footballers supposed to do the rest of the time? Lie in bed looking at the ceiling and thinking about football?

Bad behavior and attitude as a player Riqui Puig Marti together with his cousin Clara Chia Marti, new lover of Pique. Their pride and ego goes up and now they are deteriorating. And he leaves coz of this Pique and shakira split controversy where the girl was her relative, whom Pique met in their partying together.

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He never want leave fcb.thats his dumbest decisions ajax also interested him

Maybe he just wants to make money. Not everyone plays to become the best in the world.

this how barca destroy players like griezmann, coutinho and ansu fati

Am not happy with this news

Keep your #EuroSnob titles coming...

Is this a Zlatan type thing? An easy gig to do with his main focus on making money from sponsorships and endorsements?

Never forget: Puig minutes played: Under Xavi: 421 Under Koeman: 653 🙄

Puig is not fit well for barcelona, he hasnt vision in playing football,

Why are you calling him a failure,so do you mean the msl league is not good league to play.this is not to say

As a barcelona fan I really wanted him to succeed. I wish he was able to go to another club in the PL or LA liga

The Riqui Puig hype is bigger than his talent.

For the parties, video games and series/movies... I get it, he still a kid, a young man, let him have it and enjoy life. I wish he went on a loan instead of getting sold to L.A

Barca is my fav la liga team I feel like this is the best for him maybe he can come back if he plays well with la galaxy and actually works hard

22 is hardly everyone's physical peak if a person keeps his/her focus. It's mostly from 28 onwards from what I have seen from many top players. So if he can light up the MLS he could still come back and do well in Europe by the time he is 26 or 27

Puig happened to be part of a Barcelona club that no longer valued their old youth model. Back in the day (like a decade aho) Barcelona would get these great up and coming players coming up through their youth program who had outgrown the Academy. Barcelona would then feature that kid in a system that had a number of other older Academy graduates who were now established on the 1st team. These older players would be there to teach them "the Barcelona way" of both what is expected on the field but also as support when things dont go well for those younger players. It was a great way to bring younger players up and establish them on the 1st team. The provlem was that the team had somewhat abandoned that method and went out and got a bunch of name players via the transfer market. This screwed the team up in 2 ways, 1) it blocked their kids for a spot on the 1st team 2) it had a lot of players on the 1st team who did not know or understands "the Barcelona way" and could not support the kids coming through the academy as those same kids were seen as competition for playing time so why bother helping them out. I hope this changes. I miss the days of when Barcelona would field a team of guys who had grown up playing football with one another.

He was so lazy, was so egoistic and needed success to be handed over to him

It's all mental and discipline but this dude is lazy sad

Bro got 2 Goals and 6 assists in 5 Games so chill

Riqui Bluff....real LOSER !!!!

Should have left on loan when Koeman suggested...would have had alot more playing minutes and developed his skills...and maybe matured a bit..

It’s so sad how many failed talents there it’s probably just too much for them

Good luck Rici

If hes not MVP of the MLS league this next year or a monster/leading goal scorrer...then..well...hes not barca material...its his to win or lose...hes young and got talent but clearly not enough as of yet

Kid barely had a frame on him, has no resume of accomplishments and expects a messi treatment. This is what happena when footballers let fame and lifestyle get to their head.

This young man will have to go somewhere & hope other club will find use for his talent. This admin is a lier also about the bad stuff he talk about this young man.

what a stupid comparison, new Iniesta, new Xavi, new Messi?!?! What??? this dude was never a star and would never be a star in the big European leagues. Except for Iniesta/Xavi/Messi/Busquet generation, most kids from Barcelona and Real Madrid barely shy in big clubs. It is true that Barça now has a talented Masia (Ansu, Pedri and Gabe), let's see where they arrive, we have seen this story many times in Barça and mostly Madrid.

With all due respect, Inside Football, I think the things that you mentioned are nothing but a load of rubbish. The only argument that makes sense is "more competition" for him making it hard to join the regulars, which is again Barcelona's fault. The rest of the things that you mentioned like bars and ps5 and whatnot are again...rubbish. If those arguments were to be considered as the reasons for his exit then Dembele should have been the first guy to leave the team.

He could become best youngest player with pedri...

He doesnt have what it takes at all, clueless positioning, not wanting to stay in Europe already says enough

Puig was always a Barca B level player. No other highest league clubs wanted him. MLS is his level.

Who cares? This guy makes a couple of million dollars per season in the US. Nobody cares

MLS fans really think European teams take the mls seriously lol

He made the right decision. I gotta admit the MLS is not the best league, but it’s a great place for players to develop. He is also playing insane rn and if he keeps it up I’m sure he will return to Europe in a year or two. He is putting in a lot of work and covers a lot of ground. His career is not ruined yet

He was never meant to be the next iniesta Wtf???

it wasn't an option for him

You talk so slow 😴

I see many people rather positively talking about him and I was hoping that he will succeed at Barca too, it is not a surprise that he ended up in this situation. First off, while La Masia is one the best football academies in the world (2nd by the number of players in Europe's top 5 leagues), it prodcues quality players, but not all of them are necessarily geniuses and "gems". In the last few seasons, Barcelona struggled deeply with the squad's depth and rotation, something that hasn't happened for years prior, so their only options was to bring more youth to the first team. Most of the players in the B team perform well in that environment, you can find highlights of most of them showing great quality, but top flight football is different. We've seen a lot of youngsters in the first team in the last two seasons (not necessarily academy graduates): Mingueza, Dest, Pedri, Puig, Ilias, Abde, Jutgla, Ansu, Gavi, Nico, some else maybe. Well, most are on loan now or on the verge of it. It's not like 11 players from the academy have the potential to become Pep's XI, even Pep's Barca relied on foreigners. When we talk about Puig, you have to understand that we've seen the most of him under Setien. He was pretty comfortable and he seemed to be really integrated in the team. He would participate in positional play, combinations, was not afraid to shoot or to make decisions. Most of other players suffered heavily in that team though, performances of Messi, Busquets, Alba, Rakitic dipped heavily. It might be completely unrelated to the fact, Setien only coached mid-table grade clubs before, oddly enough. Under Koeman, he had only 1 notable performance, home game against Juventus in UCL group stage as a substitute where Barca was already down 3. He really added a spark to the team's movement. But since then, I don't remember a single quality appearance from him. He would try to do the same things, but he was way off and lacked chemistry with his teammates. I can explain further, but simply speaking he had chances to prove himself under both Koeman and Xavi, it's just that he didn't really use these chances, whether due to his own issues, or the team instability in general. In my eyes, his situation is really similar to that of Frenkie de Jong. With Barcelona midfield being stacked this season, it really seems that Gavi is the last choice midfielder, when he is superior to Puig in many aspects. Frenkie de Jong doesn't really fit Barca's system as his natural role is not present in modern Barca scheme, as they don't really consider fast paced vertical movement in contrast to Dutch national team, where most players are physically able to do it. On the other hand, he is a world class player and he is really capable in a lot of different basic stats, required in any club. His technique, vision, physicality, IQ, defensive skills are of high level, probably higher than any other Barca midfielder. So, the option to sell him is always on the table, because he cannot perform up to his 100% in Barca, and many other clubs would love to have him. But they cannot easily let him go, due to his quality. Meanwhile, Puig is built for this kind of Barca play, but he lacks in all other basic skills, and as it seems in his mentality and discipline as well, so they just cannot afford to keep him

Hi I’m first no one else

Now he can party like a rock star . Make ways for Pique . He’s coming next year . 😀

He was overrated by online Barcelona fans! Many coaches gave him a chance, and other kids took his spot and his chance.

He never wanted improve his physic condition and I realized about that because most of football players are physically well developed at his age (almost 23). Once I discovered he's not a disciplined player assisting constantly to nightclubs, spending too much time playing videogames and having Gerard Piqué as a bad influence, I understand why Xavi determined Riqui is not ready to be in Barcelona. Probably he needs more time to assume a mature role, because if you want to be a superstar you need sacrifice other matters as well. Nothing is free. Well, it's just a matter of time if he took a right decision or not.

I really wanted Pep to sign him 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️this kid got talent and needs someone to nurture the talent but am glad he is getting game time at the MLS.

I think his haircut is his problem

Galaxy fan here and I'd be surprised if he is with the Galaxy past next summer. He'll be back in Europe sooner rather than later.

I am Barce fan I am really sad 😢 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I am really very sorry to him I wish him the best whatever he gose I really love him so much 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Pique is a baf influence to not only the team but to a young guy too

Well he's taking mls by storm

2:18 what is that dope beat

This is so bad... how can it be stated he ruined his career. Barca has got to cut wage list.... it's about keeping a fixed set of players for Xavi to work with plus the new sign ups he intends to add. Kessie is in to strengthen midfield.. the front is swamped with so many players... he did a wise thing. Go to L.A. build up some experience and prove he has what it takes. Besides barca keeps tabs on its stars if they perform... Puig has to prove he can perform at competitive levels & mature a bit. Barca under Xavi will not be having passengers. Once he proves his worth, he will be back in the Big Leagues

Living in LA is not gona help his lazy tendencies/ party lifestyle. He is literally a carbon copy of Giovanni dos Santos as they were both from Barcelona and had the same party issues. I would say Giovanni was even more talented he was gona be the next Ronaldinho as even Ronaldinho tried to groom him as roni left a year later. So I see puig continuing his tendencies as living in La would temp him !!!!

Maybe Serie A is a retirement league as Zlatan moved there...MLS players have average of 25.8 years old...In contrast with an average age of 27.3 years for their players, LaLiga Santander is the most aged competition among the top five European leagues.

I disagree.. I think maybe; he bit off more than he could chew at Barcelona. Perhaps; he hopefully might sharpen his abilities in the mls; and return in a couple years. However maybe not Barcelona; maybe another good club mid tier of La Liga.

I was very surprised of his decision to move to LA... At 23?? I hope that's not the case, but his career in Europe is over. MLS will give them the fame and fun he wants at his young age in LA. Is this a sad ending? Nope!, not if he is happy.

Everyone goes on and on about the video games but his new teammate and Mexican legend Chicharito literally has a very popular Twitch channel!

Barcelona hasn't been good in a while thoe common ever since messi right choice something going on Barcelona

tbh this is the worst possible option. should have tried going Dutch league to further grow.

bojan krkic, puiq , saviola, are all failed to shine stars

But usa teams suck compare to European , he’s gonna decline bad

MLS is an upgrade. European soccer is trash

Hes too little the little fella looks 12

Media will do anything to get views. This yt page is trash

There are lots of hot night clubs in LA. Don't get lost, Riqui!