Barcelona wants to make Nico Williams their second signing of the summer transfer window, which is officially opened for business on July 1. And it is currently that a deal can be completed.
Williams rejected a move to Catalonia last summer, but things are otherwise in 2025. He seems determined to ensure that he joins the team of Hansi Flick, and Athletic Club starts to lose the hope of retaining their appreciated property.
And that hope has now evaporated, because it has been reported by El Chiringuito (via MD) that Nico Athletic has informed about his wish to join Barcelona during this summer's transfer window.
And it seems that Athletic has reluctantly accepted that Williams will continue, although they have made it clear that a transfer will only be completed if Barcelona will pay its release clause. However, this will not be an obstacle for the Catalanen-Etsirs their well-documented financial problems.
Barcelona is willing to pay the release clause of € 62 million (€ 58 million, € 4 million CPI) as a one-off payment, which is the requirement set by Athletic. And according to a report from MD, it is intended that the reimbursement will be paid in the first two days of the Summer Transfer window that will be opened next week.
Barcelona does not want Williams to return to Athletic before the start of the preseason, because this would be a chance to avert his head from making the move. As such, the plan that he is drawn on time is for him to participate in the Flick team for the start of their own pre-season schedule.
On paper there is no doubt that Williams would be an excellent signing for Barcelona, ​​who would improve their strength in attacking areas. And as the days pass, the opportunities that a deal is being done appear.