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Jun 23
36m 52s

How can Barcelona afford Nico Williams?

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Barcelona have agreed terms to sign Nico Williams - but with their ongoing financial troubles, how can they realistically afford the Athletic Bilbao winger?


We also take a look at the other names on their summer wishlist, and the financial levers Barca may need to pull to make those deals happen.


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Pol Ballus, Phil Hay and Conor O'Neill

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson


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