Firstly, regarding FFP, Athletic has reportedly lodged a complaint with La Liga, questioning Barcelona’s ability to afford the transfer and register Williams under the “1:1 spending rule.” While Barcelona’s financial woes are well-documented, it is La Liga’s prerogative, not Athletic’s, to audit and enforce FFP regulations.

“Anderson Luis de Souza’s comments follow public statements made by FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who admitted that his club ‘is working to comply with the 1:1 rule’ and that, as a result, it does not currently meet the requirements of that rule for player registration.

Athletic Bilbao fans have once again vandalized a Nico Williams mural amid Barcelona talks. The fans are furious with the possible move and have called for him to leave the club.