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Nico Williams has a clear roadmap for this transfer window: if there is a club where he wants to play next season, it is FC Barcelona. The Spanish international has already communicated to his circle that his top priority is to land at Camp Nou. If the deal does not materialize, he is willing to renew with Athletic Club and stay one more year in Bilbao. There is no middle ground.
Barça has started to make moves. Conversations have taken place with the player and his agent, and the winger's willingness is total. Nico is willing to adjust his conditions to the club's wage reality, something not all candidates for the position accept. The sports management does not see him as their first choice — Luis Díaz still leads the list — but the player's desire has paused other negotiations. Flick has already spoken to him directly, showing his trust and how he would integrate him into his playing style.
Athletic does not want to lose its star
Meanwhile, Athletic is fighting to retain its star. The renewal offer on the table includes a significant improvement, with a clause higher than the current one, but in Bilbao, they know that not everything depends on money. Nico feels he is ready to face a new challenge, and if he does not continue at San Mamés, it will only be because Barça finally bets on him.
England has also shown interest, but his focus is on Barcelona. At 22 years old, Nico is shaping up as a strategic addition: he knows LaLiga, fits in with the new Culés generation, and has chemistry with key players like Lamine Yamal. The only thing missing is for the Catalan club to take the decisive step. The ball is now in their court.
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