Barcelona defender’s social media activity intensifies buzz around Nico Williams move | OneFootball

Barcelona’s chase for Nico Williams is gathering serious pace, and it is not just the club’s management pushing for the move, but even the players are dropping hints.

After Raphinha’s social media activity sparked speculation, it is now Alejandro Balde who has added fuel to the fire.

The young left-back recently ‘liked’ a post showing Nico in a Barcelona shirt. But this wasn’t just any edit or fan-made image.

It was shared by the popular football account ‘433’ and accompanied by a credible update from German journalist Florian Plettenberg, who claimed that Barça are now leading the race to sign the Athletic Club winger.

According to the post, the last 24 hours have seen a major step forward in the negotiations, following a key meeting between Deco and Nico’s agent.

Balde’s subtle signal speaks volumes

At first glance, Balde’s ‘like’ may seem like just another casual gesture on social media. But in today’s football world, these small digital interactions often reflect real feelings behind the scenes.

Alejandro Balde has liked a post linking Nico Williams to Barcelona. (Credit: 433 Instagram)

This is even more significant when you consider that only a few days ago, Lamine Yamal also shared a photo with Nico shortly after news broke of the meeting between Barça and the player’s camp.

These hints aren’t accidental, as Nico, Balde, and Yamal share a strong friendship, built through their time with the Spanish national team.

In fact, Balde and Nico go even further back as they bonded during their years in Spain’s youth teams.

Left side partnership in the making

Should the transfer go through, Nico would likely slot in ahead of Balde on the left wing in Hansi Flick’s system.

That left flank, packed with pace, understanding, and attacking intent, could become one of Barcelona’s biggest strengths next season.

For now, no official announcement has been made, but all signs, from player actions to journalistic updates, point to real progress.