For weeks, FC Barcelona fans have only had one name on their lips: Nico Williams. It must be said that the Athletic Club winger had a great season with the Basque club (five goals and 11 assists in 31 games). But it was his performances at the Euro with Spain that everyone agreed on. Starting in six of the seven games of the Redthe Pamplona native showed the extent of his qualities during this first competition in the shoes of a starter with his selection. Associated with Lamine Yamal on the wings, they will have destabilized all the opposing defenses, from Croatia to England.
A scorer in the final, he greatly contributed to Spain’s fourth victory in this European Nations Championship. Performances that encouraged the club chaired by Joan Laporta to do everything to recruit him. PSG and Premier League clubs also tried their luck. But the player’s entourage quickly made it clear that he wanted to stay in Spain. A godsend for Barça. However, Athletic Club did not see it that way. Desiring to keep him at all costs, the Bilbao club even put pressure on him to stay for one more season, according to the Spanish press. Back in training this week, after a long, well-deserved vacation, it seems that Iñaki Williams’ little brother has finally made his choice.
Nico Williams has made his decision
According to SportNico Williams has reportedly decided to join Barça this summer. He would like to join his friend and national team partner, Lamine Yamal. A meeting has reportedly taken place in recent days in Zaragoza between Deco, the Blaugrana club’s sporting director, and Felix Tainta, the player’s agent, to discuss the terms of a contract. But the problem remains the same for FC Barcelona, namely paying his release clause estimated at 62 million euros. But that is not enough to discourage Joan Laporta and his management, who are working behind the scenes to find a way to pay this amount.
Still according to the Spanish media, Barça would estimate that the transfer could be completed next week. After Pau Víctor and Dani Olmo, FC Barcelona could therefore conclude its third recruit of the summer transfer window. Joan Laporta, who wants to put together a competitive team for his new coach Hansi Flick, could therefore have a major reinforcement. And the German coach could therefore recreate the Lamine Yamal-Nico Williams duo, which worked so well during the last Euro.
