Laporta informally confirmed identity of ‘exciting signing’ Barcelona are working on during Senate meeting

According to Mundo Deportivo, Joan Laporta has offered an informal but significant confirmation about the long-awaited transfer of Nico Williams to Barcelona. 

After directly stating that the club is “working on an exciting signing”, the president, during a private interaction following the official Senate meeting, confirmed the identity as Nico.

While Laporta stopped short of calling the deal officially done, he provided clear reassurance to the veteran club members that Barça are working diligently to finalise the move. 

This quiet but meaningful revelation came after the main address, during a casual setting over refreshments, where Laporta engaged in one-on-one conversations with long-time socios.

A transfer that brings renewed optimism

The Senate gathering is a traditional statutory event at FC Barcelona where the club president, accompanied by his board, provides an annual balance, reviewing the year’s sporting and financial affairs. 

While the first part of the meeting is open to the media, the second half is closed off and allows for more candid discussions among the most senior and loyal members of the club.

It was in this more relaxed setting that Laporta, without the formalities of a press conference, spoke plainly to members and affirmed that Nico is the player they are targeting. 

The news of Nico’s likely arrival has sparked optimism. The young winger, who is close with several current Barça players, is expected to slot in seamlessly both in footballing terms and dressing room dynamics. 

While the deal still needs to be finalised, with Athletic Club remaining firm on the €62 million release clause, Laporta’s comments suggest it is only a matter of time. 

For supporters eager for good news this summer, this is as close to official confirmation as they will get for now.