Nico Williams is one of the big names in the summer transfer market and has a clear goal: to play for Barcelona. The Athletic Club winger has prioritized the blaugrana project over more lucrative offers and has left everything in the hands of the Catalan club. Now, while Joan Laporta and Deco work to free up salary cap space, the operation is moving forward against the clock.
There is total agreement between Barça and the player, and the intention is clear: to pay his €60 million release clause. However, the club's financial situation requires waiting in order to guarantee his registration. In that context, Nico's desire is firm, but not unlimited.
Nico sets deadline
The Spanish international has already communicated his position to the club: he doesn't want to drag out his decision until the end of August. It's understandable: the footballer wants to avoid his transfer turning into the typical summer saga. This time, he wants everything settled before the start of preseason under Hansi Flick, scheduled for mid-July.
If Barça haven't solved its financial situation by that date, Nico Williams will have to reconsider his future. The young winger has already done his part: he rejected offers from the Premier League, Bayern Munich, and other teams that offered him better financial terms. His dream is to play at Camp Nou, share the attack with Lamine Yamal, and be part of an ambitious project, but he doesn't want the wait to harm him.
Everything is in Barça's hands
The club values Nico's attitude, his willingness, and his commitment to the idea of signing for Barça. However, registering him first requires a major sale or a significant move to free up financial fair play margin. Joan Laporta and Deco are working tirelessly to achieve this as soon as possible.
The signing is on the right track and both parties' intentions are clear, but time is starting to become a decisive factor. If Barcelona can't solve the financial aspects in the coming weeks, they risk losing one of the strategic signings of the summer. For now, Nico has set his limit, and if there are no moves, he'll listen to other alternatives.