The summer transfer market is getting closer, and at Barça, they are already preparing the roadmap for this summer window. Laporta and Deco are determined to make the upcoming market a unique and memorable opportunity to improve the squad led by Hansi Flick at all possible levels. Therefore, in the offices of the Catalan club, they already have a long list of all the players they want to sign as essential.
However, in the FC Barcelona locker room, there is also talk about the possibility of signing certain elite stars. It is precisely Lamine Yamal who has conveyed to the sports management led by Deco the signing that could help the club the most from his perspective. The young winger has expressed his desire to share the locker room with one of his teammates in the national team, with whom he believes he would form a lethal duo in the culé attack.
On Barça's Radar
Lamine Yamal, the young star of FC Barcelona and one of the biggest sensations in Europe, is convinced that the signing of Nico Williams is essential for the club. The 17-year-old player has made it clear to Hansi Flick that the arrival of his national team teammate would give a quality boost to the squad. This is due to his quality as a player as well as the connection they could generate on the field.
For the young culé, playing alongside Nico Williams would not only be a personal dream but also an opportunity to take Barça's attack to another level. The idea of seeing both dressed in the culé jersey is tempting for both the technical staff and the club's board of directors. In this regard, Barça is considering the signing of Nico Williams and is already preparing to face his possible incorporation.
Strategic Signing
Barça was already close to signing Nico Williams last summer transfer market, but the operation could not be completed due to the club's financial limitations. However, this doesn't mean that the interest in the Athletic Club winger is not intact. The Basque team knows they could lose their jewel if FC Barcelona decides to pay the release clause, which is around 60M euros.
Although Barça has other options in the market, such as Luis Díaz or Rafael Leão, the interest in Nico Williams remains a priority. At 22 years old, the winger has proven to be one of the best in La Liga and in his position, so Barça is willing to make an effort. Laporta and Deco know that, beyond quality, Nico Williams would also bring projection and youth to the squad, something key in the sports project.