Along with Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams is one of the big revelations of Euro 2024, a competition he won with the Spanish national team. Scoring in the final against England (2-1), the 22-year-old winger saw his stock explode on the transfer market.
Paris Saint-Germain would have wanted to secure his services during the off-season. The leaders of the capital club had even offered the Spanish international to double his emoluments, currently estimated at five million euros per year at Athletic Bilbao. But the Pamplona native had declined this offer, preferring to continue his adventure in the Basque Country.
Nico Williams, a release clause of 55 million euros
“I’m back and with a lot of desire to win this season, go Athletic!”he announced at the beginning of last week, on the occasion of his return to training. However, according to the Catalan media Sport, Nico Williams has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with FC Barcelona, who have made him their recruitment priority.
In recent days, his agent Félix Tainta has met with the Blaugrana directors to define the outlines of the contract. Barça still faces financial difficulties. As for Athletic president Jon Uriarte, he has already announced that he will not sell his star player below the price corresponding to the amount of his release clause, which is 55 million euros.
