Barça keeps working to strengthen its squad for next season, and one of Hansi Flick's priorities is to add a new winger to complete its attack. With Raphinha settled on the right wing and Lamine Yamal's emergence as an undisputed starter, the club considers it essential to bring in a player who can provide imbalance on the flanks. Even more so knowing that Hansi Flick has requested to have more reliable tactical alternatives.
In that scenario, Deco has managed several options. For weeks, Luis Díaz's name was considered the ideal addition: experience, dribbling, and goals. However, the internal context has changed knowing that the voices in the locker room also matter, Lamine Yamal's in particular has tipped the balance in the decision-making process.
Takes the lead
At Barça, it's already taken for granted that Nico Williams is now the number one option to strengthen the left wing. Lamine Yamal has been key in that change of plans: he keeps an excellent relationship with the Athletic Club player, with whom he has formed a brilliant partnership in the Spanish national team. His desire to share the front line with him has been heard in the offices, and both Joan Laporta and Deco are taking it very seriously.
The operation is also more accessible from an economic standpoint. Nico Williams's release clause is €60 million (€60 million), his willingness to play for FC Barcelona could make the terms of the agreement easier. Meanwhile, Luis Díaz remains a very expensive option — they demand €80 million — and with a much more complex negotiation, so he's falling behind in the priorities.
A young and complementary attack
From the coaching staff, Flick is very positive about Nico Williams's arrival. His speed, his dribbling ability, and his understanding with Lamine fit perfectly into the style he wants to impose. Both wingers would bring freshness, depth, and would be a constant threat to opposing defenses.
Barça is already working to finalize Nico's signing as soon as possible.The sporting management is aware that it could be a unique opportunity to consolidate a forward line with its own identity.