According to Spanish media outlet ‘Sport,’ Barça’s signing of Nico Williams has hit a snag. Athletic Club are keen on keeping the player, and if they do not renew his contract and raise his release clause, Barça hope to try again next summer.
While Barça have not given up on signing Nico Williams and are still pursuing the Spanish international, he is not due back with the club until August 12. Barça internally acknowledge that negotiations with Athletic Club are not going as smoothly as expected. Nico Williams is also under pressure from his club to stay.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain’s intervention, especially their offer, has made Athletic Club and Nico Williams waver. However, even so, Barça remain hopeful about Nico Williams. They want him to maintain a good relationship with Athletic Club, given the club’s long-standing support for his family.
In this complex situation, Nico Williams has been advised to stay at Athletic Club for another year and then move to Barça in the summer of 2025. However, Barça do not want Nico Williams to renew his contract with Athletic Club, nor do they want the release clause to be raised to €58 million.
Despite this, Barça still hope to complete the signing this summer. Laporta’s desire is to avoid any complications, but if Nico Williams renews with Athletic Club and raises the release clause to €100 million, Barça may choose to abandon the pursuit.
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