Barcelona Reopen Talks to Land Nico Williams From Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona hold the advantage after Williams agreed to lower his wage demands to remain in Spain despite foreign interest.
Overview
- Barcelona resumed negotiations this week with Williams’ agent Deco as Hansi Flick seeks to bolster the club’s frontline.
- The 22-year-old winger indicated he would accept a €12 million annual salary package to join the Catalans.
- Williams’ release clause, set between €58 million and €62 million, must be triggered for Athletic Bilbao to sanction a transfer.
- Arsenal and Bayern Munich remain interested but face a disadvantage given Williams’ preference for La Liga football.
- Williams scored 11 goals and provided seven assists in 45 appearances for Athletic Bilbao last season.