The 3 players that Athletic will sign with Nico Williams' money

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The Athletic Club is clear that the departure of Nico Williams is only a matter of time. Although FC Barcelona cannot yet register players due to the 1:1 rule and has not been able to finalize the deal, those at San Mamés are already working with the belief that the Blaugranas will end up paying the €62 million stated in his release clause. The Bilbao club will not accept staggered payments; therefore, if Barça wants to secure the winger, they must pay the full amount.

With that income, the Athletic's sporting direction has already set a course. According to reports from EstadioDeportivo, the primary goal is to bring back Aymeric Laporte, who could return after a modest spell in Saudi Arabia. The defender would consider returning to Bilbao if the club qualifies for the Champions League, although his high salary will be a hurdle. The operation cost would be around €15 million.

Ernesto Valverde aims for top reinforcements with the money from Nico Williams

Furthermore, Athletic is also closely monitoring two Osasuna players: Jesús Areso and Aimar Oroz. The former has rejected a renewal offer and has a €12 million release clause, while the latter is under contract until 2029 with a €30 million clause. Negotiations in both cases are expected to be challenging.

The sale of Nico will not only be a significant departure but also the start of a strong reinvestment that Athletic aims to use for consolidation in Europe and strengthening the squad with impactful signings.

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