Joan Laporta still committed to deposit has Nicolas Williams to give a boost and a media boost to a Barcelona in need of income. President Culé’s plan is sell Raphinha for around 70 million to be able to recruit the winger Athletic either at the end of the season or in the January market if the Bilbao team was eliminated from the Europa League.
Despite the Nico Williams slammed the door against Barcelona This summer, neither the Barcelona club nor its president, Joan Laportathey forgot the end of the Athletic. For the Barça president, the signing of the youngest Williams is almost a matter of state (and stadium), because Laporta believes that with the couple Nico Williams-Lamine Yamal It will be able to compete in sporting and media terms with the big European cruise ships.
But the president of Barcelonawho will give a press conference this Tuesday during which he will once again play the media tightrope walker, make impossible promises and avoid uncomfortable questions, He knows that to sign Nico Williams he must first sell to some of his most sought after players and his favorite Laporta let him out, he’s the Brazilian Raphinhawho became the team sensation Hansi Film at the start of this season.
Raphinha, at the market
Raphinha arrived at Barcelona he summer 2022 coming from Leeds in exchange for 55 million fixed and ten more variable. The Brazilian, in his first two seasons at Barça, had irregular performances and He has not finished conquering neither the fans of culé, nor the famous surroundings. Barça is so demanding with footballers who come from outside The Masia.
But this season Raphinha exploded and became the best player in the League During the first four days, including the 3 goals he scored against Valladolid They even fully engage in the fight for the Pichichi. browse He has found his place in midfield with freedom of movement and the ability to look into the box.
Laporta I hope this season Raphinha recover the lost market value and be able to sell it at the end of the season not only to recover the investment, but also to get a figure close to or above 70 million euros which allows it to finance the 58 million of the clause of Nicolas Williams and the Athletic player’s first-year salary.
own Nico tried to explain last week what he experienced this summer and an expiration date was set for Athletic: June 2025. “I went on vacation and a lot of rumors started circulating,” explained the Athletic winger. “Once I arrived, I had a conversation with my parents and my brother and we decided that The best thing was to continue one more year at Athletic“The international repeated the phrase “one more year” four times regarding his stay at the club. Ibaigane.
Nico Williams Expiration Date
Precisely the president of Athletic, Jon Uriartesent a hint to the coach of the Barcelona, Hansi Filmafter his hug with Nicolas Williams. “During the summer, Flick’s statements were one of total respect, saying that he was a player for another club. Yes, I was surprised to see him congratulate him and hug him, but then he explained that he did it for his victory at the European Championship. I guess I would do the same with Vivian, but I haven’t seen it.“, explained the top red and white leader.
The reality is that Laporta close to finalising Nike deal which will allow Barcelona to register footballers according to the rule one by one. When this happens, the Barça club will have a break to register the signings. It will then be the turn to reduce part of the workforce to free up the payroll.. Decisions will have to be made and a footballer transferred between the next winter window and next summer’s market.
It will then be time for Laporta to make his second attempt at signing Nicolas Williams. AND Barça president hopes second time is charm.
