NICO TOOK A STEP FORWARD IN THE KING'S CUP
Nico Williams or Raphinha? The sale of the Brazilian would give enough money to sign the Spanish
Published:7/04/2024 - 09:40h
Updated:7/04/2024 - 14:41h
The consecration of Nico Williams with Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey once again opens the debate about how the Basque winger would fit in at FC Barcelona. By price, talent and characteristics, Nico seems to surpass Raphinha individually
Nico Williams won the Saturday his first official title with the Athletic Club of Bilbao with the obtaining of the Glass of Rey. The forward of 21 years was chosen the 'MVP' of the duel in front of the Mallorca and follows giving firm steps to consolidate in the European elite. In this sense, the one of Pamplona goes back to sound with strength in the radar of the FC Barcelona for next summer, as long as the directive blaugrana decide to sell to Raphinha.
In spite of that the official posture culé aims to not forcing any traspaso in the next market, the financial reality of the club forces to give off , at least, of a pair of footballers 'top' and the Brazilian is in the list of names that more money can leave in box this year. The '11' blaugrana has agreement until June of 2027 and has left clear his intention to remain , but still there is not at all decided of face to the summer.
Nico Williams, the left-handed extreme ideal for the Barça
And it is that, by individual characteristics, Nico seems to advance to the of Carry Cheerful in the hand manually. The Basque is a natural left-handed extreme, whereas Raphinha is used to to feel more comfortable by right. Although his performance has improved a lot in the last weeks, the ex forward of Leeds United follows alternating timely goals with occasions wasted, whereas the minor of the brothers Williams is much more determinant in big parties.
His assistance in the final of Glass was the number 14 of the season in 30 parties, where also adds 6 goals. The '11' of the Barça, by his part, has converted equal quantity of so many and 10 assistances in 29 apparitions, but with many less minutes contested (683'). Regarding age, the international Spanish also is in advantage, with six years less and a remarkable projection, in addition to being the player of the Selection with the one who better understands Lamine Yamal inside and out of the field.
The clause of Nico, a reason more to go to by him if it goes out Raphinha
Equally, in the financial, the signing of the Basque would be a good business for the Barça. Although it renewed until 2027 with the Athletic Club in past December, the clause of Nico Williams keeps on being accessible for the finances blaugranas, as long as it concretise an important sale in summer. The 'lions' will leave to leave to the international Spanish by a near price to the 50-55 million euros, quantity that the Barça could obtain without problems by the traspaso of Raphinha.
In fact, the rumours aim to an offer by the order of the 100 'kilos' by the pertinent Brazilian of Arabia, an option complicated because of the refusal of the footballer to go out of Barcelona and of the European elite. Unlike the Basque extreme, the '11' has a clause of rescission of €1.000m and, without his seen well, will be very complicated to negotiate with any team. For the managerial culé, some €70m would be sufficient to give green light to the exit of the of Carry Cheerful.