Barcelona is making clear strides toward strengthening its squad during the summer transfer window, as it seeks to regain its glory domestically and in Europe, with the long-awaited Champions League title at the top of its list. With the club’s management focused on building a comprehensive project under new coach Hansi Flick, it is clear that the Blaugrana will leave nothing to chance this summer.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, is not only impressive on the pitch but is also starting to make his mark off it. Aware of the club’s desire to bolster its attacking line for the 2025/26 season, the young winger has expressed his preference for signing his friend and Spain teammate, Neco Williams, given his desire to share the dressing room at Camp Nou.
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Yamal believes the Athletic Bilbao winger is the ideal choice for the left wing position, given their strong understanding on the pitch, which was forged during their time together at the Spanish national team’s training camps. The strong relationship between the two, both on sporting and personal levels, has made them key players in the national team squad despite their young age.
Lamine has made his opinion clear to Barcelona’s sporting management, confirming that Neco is his first choice. Although he admires other players like Marcus Rashford and Luis Díaz, he believes that his speed, dribbling ability, and strong understanding with Neco make him the perfect fit for the team’s style of play and his personal style.
Barcelona has not yet made an official bid for Neco Williams, although the club is not ruling out the possibility of signing him. The club is aware that the player is bound by a contract with a release clause, which is not considered a significant obstacle given his potential. However, the most significant obstacle to completing the deal remains the club’s delicate financial situation, which forces the board to prioritize its options based on potential sales during the summer transfer window.
However, sources close to president Joan Laporta indicate that pressure from within the dressing room may be a factor in changing the situation. Lamine Yamal, who is increasingly influential within the first team, has the support of other young stars such as Gavi and Balde, who also have a good relationship with Neco Williams and are open to the idea of him joining the team.
Everything now depends on the actions of Laporta and sporting director Deco in the coming weeks, but what seems certain is that Lamine has made up his mind and is keen to see Neco partner him in Barcelona’s attack next season.
