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Neither Nico Williams nor Erling Haaland, Laporta's major signing has already signed through 2030

Barça forgets about Nico Williams and Erling Haaland and confirms the signing of another star until June 2028

The transfer market for clubs like Barça has a lot to offer, but the truth is that the club led by Laporta is not in a position to sign big stars. In recent months, the names of true stars like Nico Williams or Erling Haaland have been mentioned, but Barça has ruled out these signings, at least for now. Barça's financial situation requires it, so Laporta has had to look for alternative options: deal closed, contract until 2030, and the Catalan club has already confirmed it.

Neither Nico Williams nor Erling Haaland: neither of these two world-class stars will become Barça's major signing, which is led by President Joan Laporta. As is evident, Barça would like to have stars like Nico Williams or Erling Haaland, but the club's finances require them to consider secondary options, which do not necessarily have to be worse. In this regard, Barça and Laporta have already confirmed it: new signing for the club secured, he has signed until 2030 and Hansi Flick likes him a lot.

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Nico Williams and Erling Haaland are two of the stars who are being most talked about as possible signings for Barça, but Joan Laporta confirms that negotiations for both are on hold. The reason is clear: Barça is working to keep improving their squad, but they are far from spending large amounts of money in the winter transfer market. Despite this situation, Laporta has managed to make a move and has closed the signing of a star who will sign until 2030: much cheaper than Nico Williams and Erling Haaland.

Neither Nico Williams nor Erling Haaland, Laporta's major signing has already signed until 2030

Barça has ruled out Nico Williams, forward for Athletic Club and the Spanish National Team, and is still keeping an eye on Erling Haaland, although the club believes he will be very expensive. Barça would like to go all in for Erling Haaland, but the financial situation remains uncertain and, presumably, will continue to be so during the next transfer window. Erling Haaland will be Barça's main target this coming summer, but Barça wants to make sure that, to secure their future, the renewal of a future world star is completed first.

In fact, this outlet can confirm that the renewal of Pedro "Dro" Fernández is very advanced, if not already completed, and now has an official date. "Dro" has his birthday in January and will turn 18 years old, so Barça will be able to renew him for more seasons and with a higher salary. The Galician player is represented by Iván de la Peña, who, according to information from "Jijantes", has already met with Deco to discuss the continuity of the creative midfielder from La Masia.

Barça is moving on from big names and has set the goal of renewing "Dro", who could be registered with the first team. That is not the plan, although it can't be completely ruled out. Laporta wants to renew him and keep him registered with the reserve team, because his minutes under Flick are limited and he is still very young: neither Nico Williams nor Erling Haaland, "Dro" is the signing.

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