Arsenal’s chances of signing Nico Williams, a star player for Euro 2024, have improved because one of the winger’s teammates at Athletic Club advised him to reject Barcelona’s advances.
Williams, who recorded eight goals and 19 assists in 37 games during the previous season, has emerged as one of Athletic’s finest and most crucial players. The left-handed attacker helped Athletic win their first trophy in forty years by providing an assist in the Copa del Rey final against Mallorca.
At Euro 2024, Williams’ reputation skyrocketed as he delivered more devastating performances, adding two goals and one assist to help Spain win the competition for the first time since 2012.
During the January transfer window, Athletic was able to hold onto the 22-year-old as he signed a new deal that will keep him there until June 2027. However, the new contract has a £50 million release clause, which is incredibly good value for a player with Williams’ caliber and potential.
The Premier League team most frequently associated with a Williams raid is Arsenal, but Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have also expressed interest.
Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, reaffirmed on Thursday that he is going after the electric Spaniard. The club president responded to reporters who inquired about Williams, saying, “Our financial situation has improved a lot.”
We’re almost back to normal. Barca can now sign big names because we completed our work. We’ll soon make our financial situation clear.
