Raphinha, one of FC Barcelona’s captains, has publicly praised Nico Williams and expressed his openness to the Athletic Club winger joining the squad. The Blaugrana are expected to sign the

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said the club are "prepared" to meet Nico Williams' €58 million ($67.8m) release clause despite Athletic Club's complaints over their spending power.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Athletic Club Confirm Nico Williams Transfer Protest, Barcelona President Fires Back.