FC Barcelona plans to make a decisive move for Nico Williams in the summer of 2025, but their offensive will depend exclusively on the Spanish winger expressing his willingness to leave Athletic Club and join the Blaugrana team. The Catalan board, wary of past failed market attempts, has decided to condition any approach on the player's explicit desire to be part of their project.
Nico Williams, 22, has emerged as one of the most promising talents in Spanish football in recent years. Following his breakthrough in the 2022/23 season and his contribution to Spain's success in Euro 2024, the young winger has shown himself to be a talent in constant evolution. Although his performance in the current campaign has been more discreet, with just two goals and three assists in 16 matches, his potential and market value continue to attract European giants.
Nico Williams, a long-standing desire for Barcelona
Barcelona's interest is not new. They previously considered signing him during the last summer transfer window, but the deal did not go through after the player decided to stay in Bilbao. Now, with the possibility of the Catalan team restructuring their attack and parting ways with Ferran Torres, Nico emerges as a key option to strengthen the flanks.
However, Barcelona has chosen a cautious stance. They will only progress in negotiations if the player shows clear signs of wanting to wear the Blaugrana jersey. For now, the decision lies with Williams, who will need to determine if he is willing to close his chapter at Athletic and take on the challenge of leading the offense for one of Europe's biggest clubs. The summer of 2025 will be pivotal for this anticipated move.
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