Market Bombshell? Real Madrid Could Snatch a Star Signing from Barça

Nico Williams will be in the 'eye of the storm' in the 2025 transfer market. The winger was very close to leaving the Athletic Club de Bilbao last summer, and everything indicated that FC Barcelona would be his next destination, but the player decided to continue under Ernesto Valverde this season with the aim of competing in the Europa League final at San Mamés.

However, all signs point to his stay in the Basque Country not extending beyond this season. As of today, the player has not improved his contract and his release clause remains valued at 58 million euros, a figure that makes him a 'bargain' for the top clubs on the continent that are closely following his situation.

Real Madrid, the latest to join the bidding for Nico

In this regard, 'Cadena SER' has reported that, in addition to Arsenal and Chelsea, Real Madrid has intensified its surveillance over the Euro 2024 champion. Doubts about the continuities of Rodrygo and Vini Jr. at the Bernabéu have forced the whites to devise a plan to cover their backs, and the younger of the Williams would be the choice of the management to strengthen the attack.

This scenario could unleash a 'war' between culés and merengues, although the reality is that as of today, nothing is finalized. And aside from the interest from the Madridistas, in Can Barça they have also not made any concrete moves for the player and would only attempt to sign him if the Navarrese puts everything in favor to carry his operation to a successful conclusion. For now, all options remain on the table.