Sergi Guardiola has denied writing the offensive tweets that led World champions Barcelona to cancel his contract.
He however, conceded he understands the stance adopted by the Liga leaders.
Barca announced Monday that the 24-year-old had agreed a deal to join Gerard Lopez’s Barca B team, only to confirm later in the day that the contract had been rescinded after posts from 2013, sent from the player’s Twitter account and featuring a pro-Real Madrid and anti-Catalonia slogan, resurfaced online.
Midfielder Guardiola, though, claims he was not responsible for the tweets.
He told Onda Cero: “It is a misunderstanding. I didn’t write [the tweets], it was in 2013 and I didn’t even know they existed.
“It was put on my profile, but it wasn’t me. “I ask for forgiveness a thousand times — I have learnt a difficult lesson.
“Barca have behaved really well with me. I understand their decision. I wouldn’t be capable of putting something like that, though.
“Once you become a professional, you support the team that plays the best football, which is Barca.
“I’m from Mallorca, I’m not anti-Catalan or anti-anything. My dream was to play for Barca, now it’s broken.”