La Liga
FC Barcelona has stepped on the accelerator to close the incorporation of Nico Williams as soon as possible, one of the main priorities of its sports project. The Barça management does not want any further delays and has set in motion all the necessary mechanisms to execute the payment of the release clause of the Athletic Club winger. The goal is to pay over 60 million euros this same week, although the official announcement could be delayed a few days.
There is full confidence from the Catalan club that Nico will don the blaugrana shirt in the upcoming season. Conversations with the player's entourage have been ongoing, and a very flexible contractual agreement has been reached, where the Spanish international would accept lower wages in the first year to facilitate his registration. The contract will run for six seasons, and the amounts will be structured to adapt to the club's needs concerning LaLiga's financial control.
Nico's only thought is to sign for Barcelona
According to the newspaper Sport, Nico is also actively collaborating to ensure his departure from Bilbao happens orderly. He does not want to strain his relationship with the club that raised him and will only communicate his decision to Athletic when Barça confirms the exact date his clause will be paid.
The key now is to obtain LaLiga's approval for his registration. Barcelona is confident in recovering a 1:1 margin and is considering possible departures, with one of the most significant being goalkeeper Ter Stegen, to free up wage mass.
Barring an unexpected turn, Nico Williams will interrupt his vacation to join the preseason directly under Hansi Flick's orders. At Can Barça, they are already counting on him for the start of the league. Everything is in motion to close one of the big summer deals.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Acelerón del Barcelona para fichar YA a Nico Williams
