Barcelona president tight-lipped when asked about Nico Williams pursuit | OneFootball

Barcelona president Joan Laporta made a public appearance today at the ‘Marxa Culer’ event during which he was asked about the club’s pursuit of Nico Williams by the media present.

Having seemingly discarded the signing of the Spanish international after being snubbed last year, the Blaugrana are back in the hunt for the 22-year-old winger.

This comes after Nico’s agent, Felix Tainta, held a meeting with Barcelona’s sporting director Deco at a hotel on Friday.

Since then, it has been reported that the UEFA Euro 2024 winner is ‘crazy’ about playing for the La Liga champions.

Some sources in Spain have even claimed that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has had a conversation with the player over a phone call, explaining to him the sporting project.

Nico Williams is back on Barcelona’s agenda. (Photo by Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images)

With progress being made in pursuit of the Athletic Club winger, Laporta was asked for an update on the matter.

However, the Barcelona president refused to give anything away, as he laughed it off and replied (h/t SPORT):

“You are incorrigible. I asked for good health for everyone.”

Barcelona are on the cusp of announcing their first signing of the summer, with Joan Garcia’s €25 million release clause already paid.

With a new left-winger the next priority for the Blaugrana, it remains to be seen whether they end up signing Nico or keep pushing for Liverpool ace Luis Diaz.