‘We can afford to make a signing like Nico Williams today’ | Relief

With 72 hours left until the start of Hansi Flick’s new project at Barça, president Joan Laporta has spoken out Radio Catalonia to solve some of Barca’s current problems. Nico Williams’ name as a spearheadpresentation of the German coach, a new contract with Nike or a return to the 1:1 rule so that it can be signed normally.

The conversation was short. It lasted a little over five minutes. But the president was clear and began confidently. “We will soon be able to announce the operations we have been working on. We’ll be back to normal, fair play soon.“. And the name of the great that the fans of the culé wanted appeared: Nico Williams. “It is Nico’s responsibility. We are working on the operations that Flick asks us to do,” Laporta commented. And immediately after that, he dropped the bomb. “Today we can afford to sign Nico Williams. “We can handle a signing like Niko.”

These statements confirm what Relevo has said in recent weeks about Barca’s interest in Nico Williams. What became an obsession for Xavi Hernandez has now passed on to the president and Hansi Flick. The German coach believes the Athletic Bilbao winger fits into the squad the distinctive profile of the footballer Barca is looking for in attack to make a leap in quality.

Joan Laporta also assessed the injuries of Pedri and Araujo in their teams, which will leave them without pre-season training. “Resuming the season with an injured Pedri does not make me happy, but I am sure that with the new coaches things will go well. With Araujo we must also be strong and try to create a competitive team,” he admitted. The canary may be absent for four to six weeks.while the Uruguayan has about two months left. Both could miss the start of La Liga.

Finally, the president praised the coach. “FLik is a very close and calm person.. He is learning the language. There will be a presentation. He is landing now.” As Relevo learned, The club’s idea is to introduce the German shortly before his departure on a tour of the United States.July 28. In the meantime, this Monday, the German will meet Deco again to continue forming the squad for next season. Surely, with a smile from ear to ear, hearing the words of his president. Barca will do everything possible for Nico Williams.