An imminent signing
The signing of Nico Williams by Barça is about to take place, with official confirmation expected before the end of July. Joan Laporta and Deco have been working tirelessly to secure the arrival of the Athletic Club de Bilbao star, which has made them rule out other options such as Amadou Onana, Joshua Kimmich or Martín Zubimendi.
Priority for Hans-Dieter Flick
German coach Hans-Dieter Flick has highlighted the need for a high-level left winger and has set his sights on the Spanish international. At just 22 years old, Nico Williams has remarkable experience and a reasonable cost, with a release clause of €58 million. However, at the Camp Nou they try to reduce this figure as much as they can.
Possible negotiations with Athletic Club
Barca have offered Íñigo Martínez as part of the deal, who could return to the team led by Ernesto Valverde after just one year out. However, the negotiations have not progressed as expected and, at the moment, there is no agreement. The young brother of Iñaki Williams has firmly decided to leave San Mamés to embark on a new adventure in La Liga EA Sports wearing the Blaugrana shirt.
Rejecting other offers
Nico Williams has turned down other major offers from teams such as Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich to join Barça. The agreement with Joan Laporta and Deco has been underway for some time, and it is expected that he will sign for six seasons, until 2030. However, some details remain pending, such as the salary he would receive.
Salary requirements
Williams JR wants to be one of the best paid players in the dressing room, asking for a net salary of eight million a year, a lower figure compared to what other clubs are offering him. But the striker is looking for a progressive salary, similar to that of Robert Lewandowski, which increases significantly every year until reaching 30 million.
Work for Laporta and Deco
Joan Laporta and Deco still have important challenges to ensure the arrival of Nico Williams at Barça. They are working hard to finalize the last details and ensure that the young talent lands at Camp Nou this summer.
