Good News: Laporta Announces Barcelona Can Now Sign Players Without Restrictions

Earlier today, Barcelona announced their first summer signing, goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol, for €25 million.

Spanish media reports that Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao is close to a move to Barcelona.

According to Mundo Deportivo, via Sportal, Barcelona can now spend €1 for every €1 saved in wages from departing players, having won La Liga and the Copa del Rey last season,

"We can operate on a 1:1 basis within the Financial Fair Play system. We achieved this thanks to a lot of work and your help.

"Now we're at 1:1. That's why we signed Dani Olmo. We faced many difficulties. This allows us to sign players as usual.

"We will certainly be able to sign another player we are interested in. We now have a normal relationship with La Liga and I think we will be able to announce new transfers," Laporta said.