Although his future seems to be defined, Nico Williams continues to give something to talk about. The Navarrese has been the great protagonist of the transfer market, because FC Barcelona and Athletic Club started a 'war' in which the culés moved 'heaven and earth' to incorporate him into Hansi Flick's squad, while the lions endured the 'guy' to retain him in their ranks. Finally, and despite the efforts made by the Blaugranas, the outcome was not what was expected in Barcelona.
The player was subjected to 'pressure' shortly before seen from Bilbao, where they put all their cards on the table in order to guarantee his stay in the team led by Ernesto Valverde. For this reason, the footballer would have decided to continue playing in San Mamés, in principle, for one more season. In Can Barça they have already concluded the negotiations, but from the Basque Country the 'darts' continue to arrive regarding the resolution of the great 'soap opera' of the summer.
First there was a video published on the accounts of the athleticzale club, in which they revealed Nico's new number for the next season. The forward takes the baton from the Bilbao legend, Iker Muniain, and will wear the '10' in the 2024/24 campaign, a detail that defined his destiny in the entity. Now, from the locker room they have spoken out about the situation of the youngest Williams and have confessed that the winger's continuity in the red and white squad is confirmed.
Gorka Guruzeta, Athletic Club forward, gave an interview to the newspaper 'Deia' and spoke about the Navarrese's 'novel'. The footballer 'passed' all the rumors about his departure and did not hesitate for a second to reveal the role that he considers Nico will have in the new season."Nico has shown that he is a top world footballer and I hope that he helps us as he always does, it is what we want and it is what I think he is going to happen," he said.
'Settled' issue and possible contract improvement
In this way, it is clear that the Bilbao squad has concluded the issue of Nico's possible departure to Barça. In recent days, several footballers and even the coach, Ernesto Valverde, have come forward to clear up any doubts that exist around Williams. Meanwhile, in the halls of San Mamés, rumors are beginning to grow about the intensification of negotiations to finalize the extension and improvement of the 'crack' contract.
According to 'SPORT', the lions would 'shield' the footballer by increasing his emoluments, prolonging his bond and slightly increasing the price of his termination clause. If this agreement is closed, Barcelona could definitively 'scrap' the signing of the footballer. The Barça entity would not intend to pay a figure greater than the 62 million euros at which his transfer is valued this summer, so if his exit cost increases, it would seem difficult for them to decide to repeat the operation next year. Nico could have let the Blaugrana 'train' pass.