FC Barcelona Doesn't Want to Miss the Opportunity to Secure One of the Most Desired Signings by Hansi Flick. After failing to finalize it last summer, Joan Laporta is back in action to bring Nico Williams into this market. The blaugrana president is clear that the Athletic Club winger is an absolute priority.
This time, the situation is different. Nico is more mature, his performance has been outstanding, and the German coach sees him as a key piece to complete a trident with Lamine Yamal and Lewandowski (or his successor). The offices are already working discreetly to execute an operation that excites the Barça environment.
Flick Gives Full Green Light: "Fits Perfectly"
Hansi Flick has been clear with Deco and Laporta: Nico Williams is the profile they need. A player with dribbling skills, youth, LaLiga experience, and much room for improvement. The German believes he can elevate the team's offensive level from day one.
Moreover, Nico would fit seamlessly into the locker room. He has a very good relationship with several first-team players, especially Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, and Pedri, with whom he has shared time in the national team. His adaptation would be instantaneous.
One of the great attractions of this operation is the contractual clarity. Athletic Club has made it clear that they will not negotiate: if Barça wants to sign him, they must deposit his 60 million euro clause. That's it.
For Barça, this figure is manageable if they manage to close strategic sales. Additionally, it avoids having to enter into long negotiations as happens with other clubs. Everything will depend on freeing up salary space and activating resources quickly.
The Big Revelation: His Salary at Camp Nou
Until now, the salary that Nico Williams could earn at Barça was not precisely known. But it has already come to light: 15 million euros gross per season, which would make him the third highest-paid in the squad. Only behind Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong.
This information has surprised within the locker room, as it would surpass names like Pedri, Gavi, or even Raphinha. However, the club justifies it by the immediate impact Nico would have on Flick's scheme and his strategic importance in the new sports project.
Although Barça is still in the process of economic recovery, the management considers that this contract doesn't break the salary structure. Since it is in a high but logical range for the player's profile. Moreover, being a direct transfer without extra bonuses, it is considered a viable and strategic operation.
Nico Williams represents a long-term investment. At 21 years old, with LaLiga experience, international projection, and conditions to be differential, the club believes he can become one of the offensive leaders of the project.
Barça Moves: Now or Never
With other clubs like Bayern Munich and Chelsea alert to the situation of the Navarrese winger, Laporta wants to close the deal as soon as possible. The goal is not to repeat what happened with players like Luis Díaz or Rafael Leão, who slipped away by acting late.
Nico Williams is willing to listen to Barça, values the possibility of playing at Camp Nou, and sharing the attack with Yamal. Conversations are ongoing and, barring an unexpected turn, this could be the big summer bomb.
