Barcelona had set a goal to strengthen their left wing with an important and standout player, Nico Williams's name was one of the big favorites. However, Raphinha's great performance in recent months has completely changed the plans of the blaugrana club. The Brazilian winger has regained his best form and has become a key piece in Hansi Flick's scheme.
His ability to unbalance, assist, and create danger in the final third of the field has made Barça reconsider their transfer strategy. As a result, the arrival of the younger Williams is considerably complicated. The Catalan club was confident in selling Raphinha this summer to free up salary space and thus undertake the signing of the Spanish international.
However, his performance has caused an unexpected shift in sports planning. In this scenario, the future of Nico Williams seems to be moving away from Camp Nou. The Athletic Club de Bilbao player, who continues to stand out in LaLiga with his speed and dribbling ability, is one of the most sought-after names in the transfer market.
Bayern Points Toward Bilbao
Bayern Munich has shown great interest in acquiring his services. The Bavarian club seeks to strengthen their wings with young and dynamic players, and the profile of the Spanish international fits perfectly with their needs. In the Premier League, his performances haven't gone unnoticed either.
Important clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal are closely following his development and would be willing to bid strongly for his signing next summer market. The Premier League giants are the best economically positioned to face a signing of this type. The Londoners along with Athletic are the options Nico values the most.
Nico Could Stay at Athletic for Another Season
Despite the interest of several European giants, Nico Williams doesn't rule out continuing at Athletic Club. The Basque team has offered him a solid project and an attractive contract to keep leading the red-and-white attack in the coming seasons. The player feels highly valued at San Mamés and is aware that at Athletic he has a leading role that allows him to continue growing as a footballer.
Additionally, the team's qualification for European competitions could be a key factor for his continuity. For now, the future of Nico Williams remains uncertain, but everything points to his destination being far from Camp Nou. Meanwhile, Barça redefines their sports planning, the Basque winger is already negotiating with other clubs to take the next step in his career.
Athletic fights to win their first European title and is also getting closer to securing a Champions League spot in 2025/26. Valverde's team is competing with Villarreal and Betis for the dream of returning to the top European club competition.