The Catalans renewed their interest in the Spanish international after failing to bring him from Bilbao in 2024.
This public transfer campaign has again materialized, with increasing tensions in the Basque Country, due to a disagreement on the management of the file.
The interest in the 22 -year -old in the Premier League has faded in recent weeks, Bayern Munich is also withdrawing from the race, leaving Barcelona without an opponent.
Nico Williams, a dream that is getting closer to Barça
The president of the Barcelona club, Joan Laporta, confirmed that the Williams release clause would be 58 million euros, the Athletic Club refusing any reduction.
Delays in the last details continue to fear a collapse of the Blaugrana, which are targeting a structured offer.
Barcelona wants the agreement to be finalized before the return of the Hansi Flick team for the training of pre-season in mid-July, but the team of Ernesto Valverde will oppose them until the end during the negotiations.
Raphinha supports an arrival of Nico Williams in Barcelona
Some Barcelona supporters are surprised by the renewed interest in Williams after a superb 2024/25 season from their offensive trio composed of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
The latter currently holds Williams' favorite left winger and has accumulated a sensational total of 34 goals and 22 assists in all competitions, allowing Flick to make a national hatch from its first season.
Raphinha is in the running for the Ballon d'Or 2025 later this year and the Brazilian international is not afraid of Williams competition.
“Any player who joins the club to make his contribution is welcome. Whoever arrives with the desire to work hard is beneficial for the team “, According to Mundo Deportivo.
It is no coincidence if (Nico Williams) is expected to join Barcelona. He is a high -quality player.
