Barcelona's ONLY option to sign Nico Williams

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The Athletic Club has been firm: if FC Barcelona wants to secure the services of Nico Williams this summer, they must pay the €62 million stated in his buyout clause, adjusted for inflation. There is no room for negotiation or creative payment arrangements. The Bilbao club will not consider any agreements or deadlines, even if they involved a higher amount. Only immediate and full payment would trigger the winger's departure, as he is under contract until 2027.

The rojiblanco entity deems this stance untouchable. Any attempt by Barça to seek a negotiated or deferred exit is destined to fail. In fact, those around the player already understand that requesting an intervention with Athletic's board could lead to unnecessary tensions. As reported by Marca, the Basque club remains firm in its policy of not negotiating with any team trying to take their key players through the back door.

Nico Williams pressures to play for Barcelona

Nico, on his part, seems certain about his future: he wants to wear the blaugrana shirt and be part of the new project that will lead the reopening of the Camp Nou. He has turned a deaf ear to Athletic's renewal proposals, despite the club being willing to make him the highest-paid player on the squad. His silence signals a strong desire for a change of scenery.

The situation brings to mind the precedent of 2018 when Manchester City paid Aymeric Laporte's release clause. Athletic, faithful to its philosophy, responded by strengthening with Iñigo Martínez through the same mechanism. If Barcelona wishes to finalize this deal, they will have no choice but to follow that path. There is no other possible route.

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