🚨Nico Williams Confirms Desire to Join Barcelona: Talks with Lamine Yamal and Pedri Signal Summer Move

Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has reportedly made it clear to his Spain teammates Lamine Yamal and Pedri that he wants to join FC Barcelona this summer. The 21-year-old is currently with the Spanish national team at Euro 2024 and has reportedly told his fellow Barcelona players, “Brothers, take me back with you,” in what appears to be a strong indication of his transfer intentions.

Barcelona have long admired Williams for his pace, flair, and ability to stretch defenses from the left flank. After previous financial constraints forced the club to shelve plans for a move in 2023, this summer offers renewed hope. Sources close to the negotiations confirm that Williams’s agent recently met with Barça’s sporting director Deco, indicating the deal is gaining traction.Nico Williams Confirms Desire to Join Barcelona

Nico Williams to Barcelona: Salary Expectations Could Ease Financial Hurdles

One of the main challenges Barcelona face in signing Nico Williams is his €58 million release clause and wage demands. However, reports suggest the winger is willing to accept around €12 million gross per season—similar to what Barça offered last year. This flexibility could help the club work within La Liga's salary cap rules while still bringing in a much-needed wide attacking threat.

Barça’s current focus is on freeing up wages and generating funds through potential player exits, with names like Andreas Christensen and Ferran Torres linked to summer departures.

Barcelona, Bayern, or Arsenal? Nico Williams’s Release Clause Triggers Big Club Battle

While Barcelona is clearly Williams’s preferred destination, Bayern Munich and Arsenal are still in the race. Bayern have held at least two meetings with the player’s camp, while Arsenal are closely monitoring the situation and remain financially capable of activating his release clause without negotiation.

Still, according to Fabrizio Romano, the latest contact between Barcelona and the player's entourage left the club feeling "incredibly positive." If Barcelona can move quickly and smartly in the transfer market, they could soon welcome one of Spain’s most exciting young talents.