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Joan Laporta responds to fan’s request for Barcelona to sign Nico Williams

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is currently on holiday in Sardinia where he’s been spotted by a fan and asked about the speculation surrounding a move for Nico Williams.

Laporta was asked if Barca would be signing the Athletic star this summer and answered “We will try.” The video has since gone viral on social networks.

Barcelona fans have been getting excited about the prospect of Williams arriving, with some supporters even sending in donations to try and help land the Euro 2024 winner.

NNNNO NICO WILLIAMS ESTA HECHISIMO pic.twitter.com/uHLFAcgTZt

— Àlex (@BlasterAlex) July 21, 2024

Laporta has already said he thinks Barcelona can afford to land Williams, prompting huge optimism among the fanbase that a deal can be done for the Spain star who thrilled at Euro 2024.