A high-quality Euro 2024, and this is how Nico Williams found himself at the forefront during the last summer transfer window. For weeks it was announced on the side of FC Barcelona, which was doing everything possible to find the funds to finance the transfer. Until the winger made his decision: no, he did not want to leave Athletic Bilbao.
“Athletic is everything to me. I had offers from clubs that many would have accepted. But I’m happy here. It’s my agent who manages that, I decided to be here one more year and I’m going to take advantage of the European competitions”he said on September 1st. “After the holidays, I spoke with my parents, my brother, and I made this decision to stay one more year. The feeling of Athletic is unique. And this is the best place to progress. »
Nico Williams will have the last word
A few months later, he probably does not regret his choice, since the Basque club is 4th in La Liga, and 2nd in the Europa League standings. And inevitably, this continues to interest his courtiers, who were already numerous after his successful Euro. In addition to Barça, three clubs had been identified in his footsteps, including PSG. And if we believe El Desmarque this Sunday, PSG is still ready to lift the release clause of the 22-year-old winger.
His clause amounts to €58 million, and his profile fits perfectly with what Luis Enrique would like to add to his team, with undeniable offensive quality and a collective spirit. PSG have therefore signaled their interest in the player, but will do nothing until they have obtained the green light from Williams, which Barça lacked last summer. So, would he be ready to give in to foreign sirens during the season? We can doubt it, but it could also work in favor of the Parisian club next summer.
