FC Barcelona supporters will no longer be able to make fun of the Real Madrid fans. For several years, lovers of the Blaugrana club took pleasure in rejoicing the misfortunes of the Merengues, who could not recruit Kylian Mbappé who then evolved in Paris Saint-Germain. But after several failures, the Madrids finally came to their ends last summer. Now, Casa Blanca supporters must laugh when they follow what's going on at the Catalan rival.
For the past year now, Camp Nou residents have done everything possible to recruit Nico Williams. A young and talented player, who also has the advantage of knowing perfectly several Spanish internationals from the team with whom he evolves within the Roja, notably Lamine Yamal with which he is very linked. Last summer, the player finally gave in to pressure from his family and athletic so that he stays in Bilbao. A year later, the 22 -year -old footballer was determined to join Barcelona.
Barça fell high with Nico
It was even he and his entourage who had opened the door to the abutments, who were ready to do anything to make him sign. But this Friday, the Catalans took a new cold, even frozen shower. While Barça and the Spanish press were optimistic, Bilbao announced the player's contract extension. “The Athletic Club and Nico Williams reached an agreement to extend eight seasons, until June 30, 2035, the contract which was to expire in 2027. Its termination clause increases by more than 50% compared to the previous one.”
An announcement that was experienced as a new stab through Barça, which learned the news by reading the press release from Bilbao, and its supporters. All are furious at this new turnaround. If of course it is always possible to recruit it, the price of its clause has increased. Which makes the operation complex. In addition, it is hard to imagine the Catalans return to the charge a third time after a new betrayal. Mundo Deportivo Announcement that they have already moved on to something else and have decided to activate the B and C plans.
Luis Diaz the new plan A, Rashford the plan B
Thus, the FCB relaunched the track leading to Luis Diaz. For the past few months, the Colombian and his agent have been discussing with the abutments and in particular the sports director Deco, who has always campaigned for his signature. The Liverpool player said a few weeks ago at Barça that he would do everything to come to Catalonia. But MD explains that at present, this file is on stand-by after the tragic disappearance of Diogo Jota in a road accident. The Reds do not have their heads, just like the player, who is struggled by the death of his teammate.
Despite everything, MD assures that he is today the player desired by Barça. In the event of failure, because Liverpool does not seem seller as he explained to Bayern Munich who is also on the spot; FC Barcelona will activate Plan C. It is Marcus Rashford. Last winter, English did everything to sign in Spain, but it was finally loaned to Aston Villa. Back in Manchester United, where he has no future, he always pushes to sign at Barça. A priori, it will be easier to dislodge than Luis Diaz. Mu would ask for a little more than 46 M € for his player, who is ready to make efforts to lower his salary in order to sign. Good news for Barça, which must recover from the failure Nico Williams.
