According to Barca Blaugranes, Deco and Nico Williams’ representative have just met to finalize this transfer deal.
Nico Williams ‘ impressive performances at EURO 2024 have seen the Athletic Bilbao winger attract interest from several big clubs across Europe, but he appears to be leaning towards a move to Barcelona.
Nico Williams has attracted interest from Chelsea, Barca and Arsenal.
Despite the Catalan club’s relatively difficult financial situation , club president Joan Laporta insists they can afford the transfer fee Athletic Bilbao is demanding, which is around 58 million euros.
According to sources from Barca Blaugranes, Barcelona have just taken another step towards signing Nico Williams, when sporting director Deco met with the Spanish international’s representative, Felix Tainta, in Zaragoza.
Nico Williams is leaning towards joining Barca.
The meeting between the two sides lasted for many hours at the request of president Joan Laporta. Barcelona wanted to quickly complete the contract terms to bring him to Camp Nou to play as soon as possible, avoiding being sabotaged by big teams like Chelsea or Arsenal.