Barcelona are intensifying their efforts to secure the signing of Nico Williams, with further discussions planned this week to finalise personal terms. The club’s sporting director, Deco, has scheduled another round of talks with Williams’ agent following a meeting last week.
Focus on Nico Williams
The Catalan club remains singularly focused on acquiring the 21-year-old winger from Athletic Bilbao. This comes after a series of developments over the past month, including Barcelona nearing the financial capability to meet Williams’ release clause, as reported on 12 July 2024.
Background and Recent Developments
- On 11 July 2024, Athletic Bilbao’s president publicly defended Williams amid growing transfer speculation.
- Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, expressed interest in the player on 8 July 2024.
- Pedri, a key Barcelona midfielder, advocated for Williams’ transfer to the club on 3 July 2024.
- Despite the ongoing rumours, Williams reaffirmed his commitment to Athletic Bilbao on 27 June 2024.
Next Steps
Barcelona plans to address other transfer targets only after concluding the deal for Williams. The club is keen to get the green light on personal terms as soon as possible, with Deco leading the negotiations.