Overview

• Barcelona sporting director Deco confirmed that personal terms have been agreed with 22-year-old winger Nico Williams, who holds a €58 million release clause and has expressed strong interest in joining.
• Athletic Club met with LaLiga presidents Javier Tebas and Jon Uriarte to clarify whether Barcelona meets financial fair play requirements under the league’s 1:1 spending rule.
• President Joan Laporta said the club has taken all necessary steps to register Williams and a second target, goalkeeper Joan García, despite current spending constraints.
• LaLiga’s 1:1 rule restricts transfer outlays to declared income, a threshold Barcelona has previously exceeded in marquee signings over €100 million.
• Athletic Club pledged to defend its interests under financial fair play regulations after past registration disputes over Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor.