Last month, Joan Laporta confirmed that Barcelona have the means to activate Nico Williams’ Athletic Club €58m release clause, despite the club’s crippling financial issues. The 22-year-old winger is their top target for this summer’s transfer window, although it seems increasingly unlikely that he will join.
Multiple reports have emerged since Laporta’s statements which have said that Barcelona have the money to sign Williams, but these have been called out by Victor Font, who went against Laporta in the last presidential elections – and he’s expected to do so again in 2026.
Speaking to The Athletic (via Sport), Font claimed that Barcelona are not capable of paying Williams’ release clause.
“I wish we could sign Nico Williams because that’s what we need. The president has said that it is possible, but that is not true. Today it cannot be done. We hope that it will be possible tomorrow. But today, it is not.
“The members want to dream and believe what they tell us. The problem is that they have been telling us for three summers that everything is fine, that we will sign players and that everything is resolved. With each passing year, credibility falls. And this summer, if promises are not kept, credibility will fall even more.”
It’s not only Font that doubts Barcelona’s ability to sign Williams – the player himself is also unsure, which is why he appears sceptical to commit to the move this summer.
whykallar
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PK can be a great president for Barca, let us try him
Lil_breezy
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Messi really crippled these guys 😭💀
zioceikstz
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Jesus Christ is not a messenger but rather God the Son and if it wasn't for him, you, everything you see and touch wouldn't be into existence. John 1vs1-10
i am a fellow Christian but Jesus is not God, God is God of our Lord Jesus Christ, we worship God in the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. John:20:17 he said am going to my God and your God, That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Ephesians:1:17 apostle Paul wrote and said God "of" our lord.... Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. James:2:19 James said if you believe that there is one God you do well, the trinity doctrine was not what the disciples teach it came from somewhere and it's not true because of that false doctrine the Muslim had find way to criticize the followers of Christ. In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Thessalonians:1:8 but God will judge those who did not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you all.
chizzlekay
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Even after fans donated on tiktok you can’t still pay €58m? And you want to go all out for Olmo?
cusaclpst
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Stupid people all over here. When did Barca ever say they can't pay Nico’s release clause? The player didn't make his decision so how do you expect the club to pay? Some of you are just stupid ass illiterates