Nico Williams willing to reject €10m-a-year deal to make Barcelona move happen – Report | OneFootball

FC Barcelona have already made their first signing of the summer 2025, as they signed the RCD Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia after paying his release clause, but everything indicates that the Blaugranes’ business in this market is far from over.

After getting a long-term answer to their needs in the goal, the Catalans are now looking to strengthen their attack, and they have already done a lot of work in this regard.

In fact, a recent report claimed that they have already reached a personal agreement with the Athletic Club forward Nico Williams, and Barcelona look quite close to adding him to their squad as well.

Nico Williams emerges are the new favorite

Only a few days ago, the Liverpool winger Luis Diaz was reported to be the favorite candidate of the Blaugrana club for the left wing position. However, Nico emerged as the most likely candidate for this purpose after Deco’s recent meeting with his agent, Felix Tainta.

Several reasons were responsible for this change in the preference of the Catalan club. For one, Nico, with a release clause of €58 million, was more affordable. He is also significantly younger than Diaz and has room for further growth. Furthermore, he is already generating a lot of excitement among the fans and has a good relationship with several Blaugrana players.

The player is willing to do anything to join the Blaugrana side

However, SPORT reports that the one decisive factor in this regard was the player’s own attitude, which was transmitted to Barcelona officials by his agent in the different contacts that have taken place between them recently.

The Spaniard is willing to do anything to play for the Blaugrana side. Last year, his family had pushed him to remain at Athletic Club, but this time, he has already made it clear that he wants to play for Barcelona.

Furthermore, he is also willing to give up on a significant part of his salary to join the Catalans. The Basques were reportedly giving him €10 million per season, but Barcelona has offered him a significantly lower amount.

Similarly, the Blaugranes know that he is also willing to force his club for a sale, and has already asked Athletic to negotiate a transfer with Barcelona, as this approach is always easier than paying a release clause. Still, the Basques are unlikely to let him leave for anything less than the full payment of his release clause.