The name of Nico Williams reappears on the FC Barcelona agenda. Although in recent months the sports management has explored other profiles to reinforce the wings, the young Athletic Club winger does not seem to have given up on his objective: to play at the Camp Nou.
According to the latest information, his environment would have reactivated contacts with intermediaries linked to Barça, with the intention of forcing a reconsideration before other incorporations are finalized.
Nico Williams, willing to lower his salary to wear the Blaugrana colors?
Nico Williams would be willing to adjust to Barça's salary limit, assuming the economic effort that a signing of this type would imply for an entity that still carries restrictions from financial fair play.
The release clause, set at 60 million euros, remains a considerable obstacle. However, the player believes that this is the right time to make the leap to a top European club and sees Barça as the ideal environment to develop.
The sports management is leaning towards other alternatives
Within the Blaugrana club, the situation is viewed more coldly. Although Nico's profile —speed, dribbling, youth— fits with Hansi Flick's ideas, the sports management has shifted its interest towards other names, such as Marcus Rashford and Luis Díaz, whose negotiation contexts seem more favorable or realistic at this time.
Nico Williams' 'NO' last summer weighs on the decision
One of the factors that has cooled interest in Nico Williams is his decision last summer, when he rejected Barça's proposal to continue in Bilbao. That refusal was not well received by some sectors of the club, which are now cautiously assessing any possible move.
Although the player is still well regarded at a sporting level, the door is no longer as open as it was a year ago. Joan Laporta and Deco are managing a wide list of options, and Nico is currently in the background.
Only a last-minute twist could reactivate the operation
Time is running out for the Athletic winger. If Barça advances in the hiring of other targets, such as Rashford or Luis Díaz, the chances of Williams landing at the Camp Nou will decrease significantly.
For now, the club is not considering a major investment for a player who has already rejected the project, unless there is a radical change in economic conditions or an unexpected fall in other operations.
Nico is waiting for a call from Barcelona that has not yet arrived
Nico Williams is still waiting for a gesture from Barcelona. He has shown willingness, is making moves to get closer to the club, and prioritizes sports over economics.
However, Barça remains focused on other options, and the distance between desire and effective interest persists. In a market that changes day by day, Nico remains hopeful. But for now, the call he dreams of has not arrived.
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