FC Barcelona have not given up on Nico Williams and sooner rather than later they could receive their reward. The Spanish winger is getting closer to wearing the Blaugrana shirt from the 2024/25 season. The player did not travel to Germany with Athletic Club for their last pre-season game, which fueled rumours of a possible departure and now new information has come out about the case.
And the fact is that internal sources at the club have assured that the player "has told them that he wants to come this summer". This would be the first step to see him play again alongside his great friend, Lamine Yamal. At the European Championship, both made a partnership that drove the entire world crazy under the direction of Luis de la Fuente and now they want to repeat the success with Hansi Flick.
This information comes from the newspaper 'SPORT', whose sources also revealed that the next step is to design the necessary structure to finance the payment. This will not be easy, but it is essential for the transfer to be made effective. Barcelona believe that Williams will sign with Barcelona next week, which would ensure his presence in the first or second La Liga match.
Barcelona must pay Williams' release clause
Beyond the fact that the Barça board has seduced the player with a contract that matches his talent and potential, which has been approved by the player's agent, Félix Tainta, the release clause still needs to be paid. This is not an easy figure for Barça to assume because we are talking about 58 million euros plus VAT. A total of 62 million euros will have to come from the Blaugrana's coffers, so selling players is the only way not to unbalance the accounts. It is clear that the sporting director, Deco, together with the president, Joan Laporta, will have to move quickly and do everything necessary to ensure Williams' arrival.