It seems that fate, in some way, takes pity on FC Barcelona's economic situation. At a time when major signings are out of reach for the blaugrana, some market opportunities are allowing the club led by Joan Laporta to strengthen with players considered to have the three B's: good, beautiful, and cheap. It's clear that, considering the turbulent moment Barça is experiencing in terms of finances, it was impossible to think that they'd be able to sign the goalkeeper of the moment, a Joan García who'll arrive at Camp Nou in exchange for a truly affordable amount. Something similar is happening with the winger position, where the option for Nico Williams has been reactivated, which is a bargain considering his current form, age, and potential.
The positive side, without a doubt, of the current transfer market is that Flick's team is very fortunate to have the most important thing; a foundation already built last season, to which it's only necessary to add a specific piece to give it the needed solidity. That, plus the fact that last season Barça excelled brightly, both in play and in results, something that makes players with options to come prioritize the culé project over other more lucrative options. As we've seen in recent days, this is the case with the younger Williams, who seems to have taken the first step for his name to be back on the culé agenda. The Navarrese winger has offers on the table from very powerful teams, with astronomical salaries, but the option to wear the blaugrana jersey, in exchange for a lower salary, seems to appeal to him as much or even more than the other possibilities.
Nico, through his agent, has shown his desire to join Camp Nou, that seems clear. Something that, in some way, was a sine qua non condition for the doors of the culé club to open wide again for the Athletic winger. With that gesture, excitement has been reignited among Barcelona fans, who firmly believe that wherever Nico is, Luis Díaz, Marcus Rashford, and company can be set aside, and they're absolutely right. The Navarrese striker is young but established, with experience at club and national team level in top-level matches. He doesn't need to acclimate to the Spanish league, where he's already one of the stars. He has several close friends among the blaugrana squad, with whom he has shared and continues to share a locker room in La Roja. He has the imbalance that Barça lacks up front, he's already a mass idol and, as if that weren't enough, his price isn't exorbitant. In other words, many pros and hardly any cons.
After last summer's disappointment, when the younger Williams finally decided to stay in Lezama, it was said that Barça's train only passes once. Let's hope that's not the case, that it stops again at San Mamés, with the hope that the skillful Athletic winger decides to get on board to join the project led by Hansi Flick. Nico is now or never, neither Barça nor you will regret it. Word.