Nico Williams's signing seemed to be on FC Barcelona's roadmap. But the club has made an unexpected turn in its planning. Despite the interest shown in recent months, the blaugrana board has decided to rule out his incorporation and bet on another emerging talent.
Barcelona doesn't doubt Nico Williams's potential, but his performance in LaLiga has raised certain doubts. Added to this is that his signing would require an outlay of more than 50 million, a high figure given the economic limitations the club is facing.
According to internal sources, the club has decided to explore alternative markets and has found in Africa a more attractive option both in sporting and financial terms.
Barcelona Changes Nico Williams
FC Barcelona has confirmed that it won't proceed with the operation for Nico Williams and that instead, it has closed the signing of a new football promise.
The young player, who has stood out for his speed, dribbling, and finishing ability, has been closely followed by the club's sports management. His signing is already underway, and he is expected to become a key piece in Hansi Flick's project.
Barcelona assures that this move fits better with the team's needs. Since it is a player with great projection and a much more affordable cost than Nico Williams.
A Crucial Transfer Market for Barcelona
The next transfer market will be decisive for Barcelona. With Flick's arrival on the bench, the club needs to strengthen several positions to consolidate a competitive team.
The priority was to find a left winger capable of making a difference, and although Nico Williams seemed the ideal option at the time, the club has decided to bet on another profile.
Sources close to the club state that the choice wasn't only for economic reasons but also due to the evaluation of the Athletic player's performance. Which this season hasn't managed to convince the blaugrana sports management.
Laporta Closes the Signing of a Winger
While Nico Williams sees Barcelona definitively moving away from his signing, the club has already made a move and secured the arrival of a new talent.
According to E-Notícies, the chosen footballer plays in South Africa and is considered one of the great promises of African football. It is Relebohile Mofokeng, a 20-year-old forward currently playing for Orlando Pirates.
His speed, dribbling, and ability to associate have caught Barcelona's attention, which has decided to bet on him as Nico Williams's replacement. His incorporation is expected to bring freshness and depth to the blaugrana attack.
Nico Williams, Heading to the Premier or PSG
With Barcelona out of the equation, now Nico Williams's future could be in another destination. Athletic Club is aware that the winger has several offers and both Premier League teams and Luis Enrique's PSG remain interested in his signing.
Despite having been one of the sensations of Euro 2024, his performance this season hasn't been as expected. Which has led Barcelona to step back in the operation.
Meanwhile, Joan Laporta and the sports management have already closed his replacement and hope that their bet on African talent will bear fruit in the future.