Overview

• Barcelona president Joan Laporta affirmed the club is ready to activate Williams’ €58 million release clause and insists they meet all LaLiga spending requirements
• Athletic president Jon Uriarte held talks in Madrid with LaLiga chief Javier Tebas to obtain clarity on Barcelona’s ability to register new signings
• Athletic Club has countered with a contract extension offer for Williams through 2027, but the Spain international maintains he wants to join Barcelona
• Barcelona sporting director Deco’s public declaration of intent to sign Williams prompted Athletic to formally question the move under financial fair play rules
• The resolution of this dispute could shape how Spanish clubs handle release clauses and compliance in future high-value transfers