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A new scandal is flaring in Spanish football – Athletic Bilbao expressed his intention to challenge Nico Williams’s transition to Barcelonsdeclaring the probable violation of financial norms by the Catalan club.

According to information Cadena Serthe leadership of the athlete has already turned to La League and the Federation of Football of Spain, demanding to check the compliance with “Rules 1: 1”, which allows the club to spend only those funds received from the sale of players or reducing the salary fund.

According to the report, Barcelona has already agreed on the personal conditions with Nico Williams, and the agent reported an athlete about the desire to change the club. However, Bilbao insists that they did not make any promises to the simplified transition of the player during a recent contract.

Barcelona President Jan Laporta in response to the statements, athletic tried to reduce the degree of tension, but at the same time expressed misunderstanding of this position of the Basques:

“We do not have a bad relationship with the athlete. Yes, there have been many misunderstandings and incidents in recent years, but both clubs have a long history and ancient connections. I do not understand their reaction. For all respect, everyone should take care of themselves. I do not understand why they are going to talk about Barcelona.

In addition, Laporta assured that Bars allegedly adheres to the rules of financial fair and already in the winter within the limits of “Rules 1: 1”:

“We are working to comply with this rule. In the winter transfer window we have already adhered to it. We have taken all measures to be able to sign players in normal mode-without restrictions on the part of financial fir-play.”