Barcelona's public pursuit of Nico has caused disappointment among Athletic Bilbao's directors, who feel that the Catalan club's tactics are unacceptable. However, Laporta believes that Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao have a good relationship, despite some misunderstandings and incidents in recent years.
He emphasized that both clubs have a long and rich history and that everyone should focus on their own business. Laporta also expressed confusion over Athletic Bilbao's decision to discuss Barcelona's transfer activities with La Liga, saying that it is not appropriate.
When asked directly about Nico, Laporta stated that the club is only considering market opportunities and ensuring that any signings align with the coach's wishes. He also mentioned that Barcelona is working to comply with the 1:1 rule, which was already in place during the winter transfer window.
Laporta reassured that the club is taking all necessary steps to sign players normally, without any financial intervention. He concluded that Barcelona will sign the players they want to sign and register them accordingly.
