Nico Williams breaks his silence and "confirms" that he will not sign for FC Barcelona

Nico Williams seems to have made up his mind now. Nico Williams' future seems settled and finished. The striker has arrived in Bilbao, ahead of time, after enjoying a well-deserved holiday. His early arrival and above all his message, confirm now that he has decided to stay at Athletic and not sign for FC Barcelona. Putting himself under Valverde's orders ahead of time, one day after Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Ferran Torres did so with Barça, would not completely close the door to his signing for the Blaugrana team, but not exhausting all possibilities until the last minute indicates that the decision has already been made.

However, the main factor that confirms 99% that Nico Williams will stay at Athletic and will not sign for FC Barcelona, ​​although the market remains open until August 31, are his words. The player's message is so forceful that it leaves no room for doubt... eager to start the season and a nod to the Athletic Club fans.

I'm back, looking forward to this season. Let's go Athletic

LAST HOUR OF NICO WILLIAMS!!!

The player incorporates to the Athletic and goodbye to the Barça? pic.twitter.com/7yikdo9tyq

— FCBN (@FCBNOTICIAS) August 6, 2024

Barcelona says goodbye to the 'signing of the summer

Throughout the negotiations, Nico has remained aloof from rumours of his possible signing with Barça, but his arrival in Bilbao and the financial problems of a FC Barcelona incapable of normalising the 1:1 rule have ended up dictating the verdict. Time has always been against the interests of the Blaugrana. If they had had enough salary margin and money to sign, it is very likely that Laporta and Deco would have closed the deal immediately after the Euro final. But the reality is that, just a few days before the start of LaLiga, the club still has not resolved most of its pending files, an obstacle that could have been decisive in saying goodbye to the star signing of the summer.