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Barcelona ready to bring in 'greatly exciting' signing as Joan Laporta dismisses La Liga president's warning ahead of Nico Williams arrival

<p>Barcelona president Laporta spoke before the Barcelona Senate on Tuesday, where he addressed the club's prevalent financial issues as well as their transfer plans for this summer. Laporta confirmed that the Catalans have returned to the 1:1 rule, which will allow them to make a signing that "excites" them, despite a recent warning from La Liga president Javier Tebas that they are not in a position to register new players.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The current La Liga champions have already announced the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/garcia-emotional-goodbye-espanyol-barcelona-transfer/bltfd47fd9e91fe136f" target="_blank">arrival of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia</a> for a €25 million (£20m/$28m) fee. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nico-williams-barcelona-sporting-director-deco-meet-athletic-club-summer-transfer-reunite-spain-lamine-yamal/bltfe2102536365ca59" target="_blank">Sporting director Deco has constantly been in touch with the agents of Nico Williams</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1935600939387568631" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a> reported on Thursday that Barca have reached a personal agreement with the Athletic Club talisman on a six-year deal, with club-to-club talks regarding the payment of the Spaniard's €62m (£53m/$71m) release clause set to follow. It goes without saying that Laporta was talking about Williams as the signing that "greatly excites" the club.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking on the club's transfer plans, Laporta said<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20250618/1002485649/laporta-intentando-fichaje-ilusiona.html" target="_blank"></a>: "We're about to make a signing that will be imminent, and another one whose arrival we're greatly excited about. The fact that we're at 1:1 allows us to make signings normally, and we'll continue along these lines."</p>

WHAT JOAN LAPORTA SAID

<p>La Liga chief Tebas revealed earlier this week that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trouble-barcelona-la-liga-president-warns-sign-nico-williams-without-selling-cant-register-joan-garcia/bltf4998274a180d1bf" target="_blank">La Blaugrana would have to make sales and make room</a> on the wage bill to sign someone like Williams without any hassle. However, Laporta's latest statements will have come as a huge relief to the club and its fans, as they aim to strengthen their team further ahead of the 2025-26. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona ready to bring in 'greatly exciting' signing as Joan Laporta dismisses La Liga president's warning ahead of Nico Williams arrival | Goal.com

Barcelona president Joan Laporta reassured the fans that the club has returned to the 1:1 rule, confirming that they are set to sign someone exciting.

Barcelona ready to bring in &apos;greatly exciting&apos; signing as Joan Laporta dismisses La Liga president&apos;s warning ahead of Nico Williams arrival