Reactions to Thomas Heurtel’s Non-Signing with Barcelona Football Club
The news of Thomas Heurtel’s non-signing with Barcelona Football Club has sparked a wave of reactions from various individuals involved in the situation. The French player and his representative, David Carro, are expected to provide explanations for the sudden turn of events.
Reactions from European Basketball Stars
Vince Poirier, a center for Anadolu Efes, has been one of the most vocal critics of Barcelona’s handling of the situation. “They are not the best team in the world, truly,” he said, accompanied by smiling faces and more controversial messages. Poirier also pointed out that Barcelona’s behavior is unprofessional, stating, “It’s already twice that you leave the same player at an airport. You have to become a little more professional.”
Mike James, a point guard for Monaco and the greatest scorer in Euroleague history, has also weighed in on the situation. James met Heurtel at the airport when he was playing with CSKA and pointed out Barça. “I have always seen Barça as one of the best clubs in the Euroleague, but if this is what it seems, it is a real shame. We don’t want you in this club, and we want you to leave, but you can only go to the place we say. This is not a dictatorship,” he said.
Background on the Situation
The situation is related to a previous incident involving Heurtel, where he was left at Istanbul Airport after negotiating with Real Madrid behind Barcelona’s back. Heurtel had arrived at the airport with his family, convinced that he would be signing with Barcelona, but the club’s president, Joan Laporta, stopped the operation at the last minute.
Other Reactions
Michael James has also reacted to the situation, stating, “It’s strange…” He points out that Barcelona has experienced a similar situation in the summer when they signed Mario Hezonja but changed their mind after a statement from the Croatian stating that he wanted to win titles with Real Madrid.