According to a European source, the Spaniard will soon discuss with his family and agents to make a final decision on the offer from the Camp Nou team. Nico was given priority to join Barcelona, but the negotiation process has encountered problems in recent days.
Specifically, the Athletic Club star requested a clause allowing him to leave if he is not registered to compete in La Liga. Barcelona have rejected the request due to legal risks, but still say they have enough financial plans to register Nico according to La Liga regulations.
However, Nico was previously offered a lower salary to play for Barcelona. In addition to the famous reason for the Camp Nou team, he also wants to meet Lamine Yamal - a teammate in the Spanish national team.
Regarding the buyback clause, the fee is 58 million euros plus inflation adjustments (nearly 62 million euros). The deal will only progress when Nico agrees to join. If an agreement is reached, his representative will pay the release fee on behalf of Barcelona.
In terms of expertise, Nico Williams is in impressive form. In the 2023-2024 season, he scored 11 goals and had 8 assists for the Athletic Club. In addition to Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal have both followed this injury deal, while Athletic Club tried to keep him with attractive offers for extensions.
According to the plan, the Catalan team wants to complete the deal before July 13. If all goes well, Barcelona will be able to own Nico right when the whole team gathers to prepare for the new season.
