In a low-profile but significant move, two major figures in Spanish football met privately in Madrid this week, raising eyebrows across the league. While details remained limited at first, hints from both parties suggested the conversation revolved around a high-profile situation that has recently captured media attention.
Athletic Club have now broken their silence, releasing a formal statement that sheds light on the nature of this discreet meeting with La Liga. The club emphasized its appreciation for the transparency shown by the league, describing the discussion as constructive and rooted in shared concerns over regulatory compliance.
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Without naming names initially, Athletic pointed to a recent public comment made by a high-ranking official at another top club—statements that indicated a clear intention to pursue a player currently under contract with Athletic until 2027.
It soon became apparent that this was a direct reference to comments made by Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, who recently expressed interest in a member of Athletic’s first team. His remarks, combined with similar admissions from Barcelona president Joan Lapo
In the statement, the Basque club firmly reiterated its intent to protect its position within the established financial fair play rules—rules agreed upon by all professional clubs within La Liga. While La Liga has yet to respond publicly to the meeting, speculation continues to grow that Barcelona are preparing to activate a release
Whether this move goes through smoothly or leads to a deeper conflict remains to be seen.
