Barcelona have decided to back down from signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams in the upcoming summer transfer window.
This decision comes because Barcelona believes they do not need the Spanish player, given the harmony in their attacking line with Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal.
It is worth noting that Williams was at the top of Barcelona’s transfer list last summer, but the deal was not completed due to the player’s desire to continue with Athletic Bilbao and participate in the European League.
According to information from the Catalan newspaper “Sport,” which confirmed that Barcelona has identified a suitable alternative to Nico Williams, this is Dani Rodriguez, one of the most prominent talents in the La Masia Academy.
The newspaper added that Dani Rodriguez is distinguished by his great speed and exceptional individual skills, making him one of the promising players who can make a significant difference in the Barca squad.
The newspaper also indicated that Deco and Flick believe Rodriguez has huge potential, qualifying him to be one of the future stars of the team. Flick expressed his great confidence in the player’s abilities and talent, predicting that he will surpass Nico Williams by stages in the near future.
It is worth noting that Dani Rodriguez has participated in 15 matches with Barca Athletic, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists.