Ruud Nijstad’s father breaks silence on summer Barcelona links: ‘Completely his decision’

Ruud Nijstad's father, Maurice, has come forward to provide clarity on the summer transfer rumors linking his son with Barcelona. According to Maurice, the decision for Ruud to stay at FC Twente was entirely his own. When asked about his son's continued presence at the Dutch club, Maurice stated, "It was completely his decision" (Diario SPORT).

In the summer, Barcelona had expressed interest in signing Ruud, joining a list of other top European clubs such as Ajax, PSV, and Juventus. The young defender's strengths include his exceptional positional intelligence, which allows him to avoid situations where he would typically engage in physical duels. However, Maurice acknowledged that his son may not be the strongest contender in terms of physical battles.