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Nico Williams returns to Barça's agenda: they seek to reactivate his signing

Published:8/04/2025 - 18:48h

Updated:8/04/2025 - 18:51h

With the approval of Hansi Flick and the backing of Laporta, Barça prepares a new offensive for the Athletic player

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The FC Barcelona seems determined to try again to sign Nico Williams to strengthen their left wing in the upcoming summer transfer market. The 22-year-old winger from Pamplona, despite having a somewhat discreet 2024-25 season with Athletic Club —with a record of nine goals and seven assists in 39 matches— is still favored by the Barça sports management.

This renewed interest is not only due to his sporting qualities but also to his contractual conditions. The younger of the Williams brothers renewed with the 'Lions' in December 2023, including a release clause of just over 60 million euros, an amount considered affordable by the Catalan club in the current market context.

Flick would have given the green light for the signing of Nico Williams

Now, pending the formalization of the economic conditions with which FC Barcelona will face the summer market —limited by the demands of financial 'fair play'—, the Barcelona team maintains the firm intention to finalize the incorporation of Nico Williams. According to reports from La Posesión de SPORT, the operation would already have the green light from Hansi Flick and would also convince Joan Laporta for various reasons.

One of the reasons driving Barcelona's interest is the good personal relationship that Nico Williams maintains with Lamine Yamal and other members of the culé locker room with whom he shares the Spanish national team. It is believed that this closeness would facilitate his adaptation to the team and enhance his performance.

A perfect fit in Barcelona's offensive scheme

Despite his current season being less brilliant, the Barça environment believes that the offensive playing style of Barcelona could enhance the virtues of Nico, a fast, unbalancing player who feels comfortable in one-on-one situations. His arrival would allow him to partner on the left wing with Alejandro Balde, forming a lethal duo in speed and depth.

Now it remains to be seen how FC Barcelona's interest in Nico Williams concludes, and if the team from the City of Condal finds a way to reactivate the conversations to finalize an operation that would undoubtedly be a true luxury signing for the Catalan side. Currently, the team already has a well-stocked attack of talent, with a trio formed by Lamine Yamal on the right, Robert Lewandowski in the center, and Raphinha on the left, in addition to Ferran Torres as a quality substitute, capable of reinforcing both the wings and the '9' position.