Nico Williams' future is 'red hot'. The Athletic Club de Bilbao winger is in the sights of the continent's big clubs after his great performance at Euro 2024, with FC Barcelona being the most interested in securing his services. The Blaugrana squad has made him their top priority in this summer's transfer market, but both Paris Saint-Germain and the Bilbao squad are also hoping to convince him to count on him in their ranks next season.
While his next destination is one of the biggest topics of debate at the moment, the youngest of the Williams brothers is enjoying his holidays in Marbella with his great friend, and Barça footballer, Lamine Yamal. The two players took advantage of Friday to relax in the pool at Opium Marbella, one of the most frequented places by tourists on the Costa del Sol.
Last Thursday night, the Spanish internationals had dinner together at the Mosh Fun Kitchen, so they decided to relax on Friday 26th July in the pool of the Andalusian club accompanied by other friends. The players enjoyed a hot and radiant day in good company, awaiting the resolution of the future of the Navarre star. The great friendship that unites Lamine and Niko is undoubtedly a point in favour of Barcelona, as they would surely love to play in the same team. Luckily for the interests of the culés, the "Lamine factor" could end up being key in the final decision of the Athletic winger.
They will return to training in August
Both Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams still have several more days of vacation. The Spanish-Moroccan will rejoin the first team once they return from the tour of the United States on August 7, so his 'debut' under the orders of Hansi Flick could take place in the Joan Gamper Trophy against AS Monaco on August 12.
For its part, Athletic Club expect Williams, coincidentally, on August 12, although it remains to be seen whether the winger's contract still belongs to the Bilbao institution at that time. PSG and Barça are 'pressing' for his signing and an imminent response is expected from the striker, who does not rule out his continuity at San Mamés. However, Lamine could be acting as an 'undercover agent' during his vacation to finish convincing him to wear the Barça shirt next season.