The new statement that fuels the idea that Nico Williams does not see his future at Athletic clear

Will FC Barcelona bet on signing Nico Williams? This remains the big question regarding transfers for the Catalan team, which still lacks a clear answer. However, it increasingly seems that the Pamplona-born forward is more willing to leave Athletic Club in the near future, keeping the interest of Barça on edge, which appears to be considering his signing, provided that he does not renew his contract with the 'lions' and his release clause remains unchanged. Read more.

Recently, Nico Williams took advantage of an interview with 'El País' to once again talk about the eventful summer he experienced regarding his potential departure from Athletic Club during the last transfer window and mentioned the main reason why it didn't happen, revealing the key to his decision: "You have to know what you want, I am very happy here. It was an easy decision; in the end, you have to know how to distinguish between the price and the value of things," explained the Pamplona-born left-winger.

Nico Williams' latest statement about his future

It was at this point that Nico Williams clearly explained the reason behind his decision, leaving a phrase that many interpreted as an openness to what the future might hold: "This time I chose to stay longer with my family, with my friends, in Bilbao, at home". This "this time" has opened up a scenario where the forward's decision could change at any moment.

These statements reinforce the idea that next season, Nico Williams could change teams, an idea primarily based on a statement made after the 0-1 loss against Atlético de Madrid (matchday four of LaLiga EA Sports 2024-25), when the Pamplona-born player broke his silence: "I went on vacation and a lot of rumors started to circulate. Once I landed, I had a talk with my parents and my brother, and we decided that it was best to stay one more year." The special emphasis on "one more year" hints at a potential 'Nico Williams case' this summer.

Will Barcelona end up betting on the signing of Nico Williams?

Now we will have to see if two conditions are met. Firstly, if FC Barcelona, a team that has found a way to strengthen its attacking force with the players it already has, using Raphinha as a left winger and even fielding other assets like Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati, would be willing to consider the addition of an experienced striker with the potential of Nico Williams.

Secondly, once the forward hits the market, will FC Barcelona be able to compete with the interest of other teams who surely want to secure the services of the forward? Indeed, it seems that the player has a special preference for the Blaugrana side if he ultimately leaves Athletic Club.