Barcelona are keen on bringing Nico Williams back together with his fellow Spain national team player, Lamine Yamal, at the Nou Camp for the upcoming season. This interest follows their impressive showings in Euro 2024, where Spain clinched the title. During the tournament, the 22-year-old Williams netted two goals and registered one assist, while the 17-year-old Yamal added one goal and four assists.
Despite this, Athletic Bilbao is resolute in their efforts to keep Williams, who has garnered attention from several elite European clubs, including Barcelona. Williams’ buyout clause is said to be £53 million (€63 million), which could be a significant hurdle for Barcelona. Bilbao has shown that it can compete financially with the top clubs by securing new contracts for other Spanish internationals, such as goalkeeper Unai Simon.
Williams has caught the eye of various clubs, including Chelsea, but his hefty price tag has discouraged many potential buyers. Throughout the Euros, Williams avoided commenting on his future plans, causing some frustration among Athletic Bilbao’s management. His standout performance at the tournament has only intensified rumors regarding his next career move.
The transfer window for the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is currently open and will close on August 30 at 11:00 PM in England and 11:30 PM in Scotland.
