Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has clarified the club’s stance on Athletic Club’s winger, Nico Williams. Speaking on the matter, Deco stated, “Nico is an Athletic Club player and at Barcelona we don’t comment on anything.”
Background
Recent reports have linked Nico Williams with a potential move to Barcelona. The 21-year-old winger, known for his pace and dribbling skills, has been a subject of interest for several top clubs. Despite the speculation, Deco’s comments suggest that Barcelona is not currently pursuing the player.
Previous Developments
Several events have unfolded in recent months regarding Nico Williams and Barcelona:
- 2024-09-12: Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona player, expressed his desire to play alongside Nico Williams.
- 2024-09-12: La Liga President confirmed that Barcelona had made an unsuccessful bid for Nico Williams.
- 2024-09-11: Reports indicated that Barcelona decided not to proceed with signing Nico Williams.
- 2024-07-29: Barcelona was reportedly pursuing Dani Olmo while still considering a decision on Nico Williams.
- 2024-07-22: Barcelona was confident about securing Nico Williams’ signature.
These developments highlight the ongoing interest and speculation surrounding Nico Williams and his potential move to Barcelona. However, Deco’s recent statement suggests that, for now, the player remains with Athletic Club.