Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed the club have the money to sign Spain and Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, who is shining at Euro 2024.
The 21-year-old winger signed a new deal with Bilbao at the end of last year, but his contract includes a release clause worth around €58 million.
Barca have exceeded LaLiga’s annual spending limit and are unable to register new signings, but Laporta are confident they will soon get their finances in order and be able to afford the likes of Williams.
“Economically, we can commit to signing Nico Williams,” Laporta told Catalunya Radio on Monday.
“Nico is a player I like — I like a lot. We are working with coach Hansi Flick on possible signings. Now we have to turn to Deco to close the operations we are working on”.
“Soon we will be able to announce some good news regarding financial matters and we will be back within the limits of LaLiga’s Fair Play. And this will allow other good news in terms of transfers”, he further added.
Williams is among the targets to strengthen the offense. His reputation has been given a major boost at Euro 2024 this summer, where he has been one of Spain’s stars through to the semi-finals.
He scored the winning goal against Italy, when he was named MVP, and scored and assisted in the 4-1 round of 16 win against Georgia last week. /Football Match Up/
