Barcelona president Laporta explains the rationale behind dismissing Felix and Cancelo deals

During yesterday's club media conference, Laporta mentioned that Deco and Flick had decided not to include Joao and Cancelo in the team configuration they had created. Instead, Joao is currently playing for Chelsea and Cancelo has moved to Arabia after being on loan.

Meanwhile, Laporta also was asked about the summer pursuit of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.

He stated: "Allow me not to talk about players who aren't ours. I won't comment on aspects of players who aren't in the squad. There are many players who want to come to Barça, we know this from their agents, but they know that the club is in the process of completing its economic recovery.

"Our work is recognised by La Liga. The president praised the reduction in wages of around 170-180 million. Everyone you can imagine wants to come to Barça."