Athletic Membership winger Nico Williams will once more be one of many narratives of subsequent summer season, with the Basque star more likely to be the topic of heavy curiosity from Europe’s high golf equipment. In the meantime Athletic will do their finest to retain Williams, and attempt to lengthen his contract past 2026.
The 22-year-old was the topic of a prolonged pursuit from Barcelona final summer season, however elected to stay in Bilbao. Sport say that he was tempted by the transfer, however his doubts in regards to the membership’s monetary state of affairs had been a part of the rationale he determined to not make the change.
Nevertheless in current messages to Barcelona gamers, he has dropped in the truth that he’s nonetheless tempted by the prospect of taking part in for the Blaugrana. Whereas he’s completely satisfied at San Mames, on an expert stage a transfer to Barcelona would enhance his cache and provides him a greater shot at profitable tophies. Inside Barcelona, they consider that there’s a higher curiosity on Williams’ half than there was 4 months in the past to make a transfer.
Nico Williams feels a higher want to signal for Barça than 4 months in the past. @tjuanmarti
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) December 9, 2024
On their half, there are nonetheless widespread experiences that Barcelona need a left winger, however there are extra elements to think about now. The Catalan giants spent huge on Dani Olmo final summer season, Raphinha has develop into a key participant, and Robert Lewandowski seems more likely to proceed on the membership subsequent summer season. Barcelona have put their pursuit of Williams on maintain: beforehand he was their high goal bar none, now he’s a sexy choice who they’re fascinated by.
Williams was one of many flavours of the summer season as Spain received Euro 2024, alongside Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. The Basque winger has admitted that he frequently exchanges messages with Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde, and each had been doing their finest to influence Williams to affix them. He at the moment has a contract till 2026, with a €58m launch clause.