The famous Spanish journalist Gerard Romeu stated that Barcelona still believes that it can complete the deal for Nico Williams, the Athletic Bilbao star, during the summer transfer market.
Nico Williams’ name has been linked to leaving Bilbao this summer after his eye-catching brilliance with the Spanish national team in the European Nations Cup.
Barcelona is the most prominent candidate to sign Williams, and Joan Laporta confirmed his willingness to pay the value of the release clause in his contract, which is estimated at approximately 60 million euros.
According to information received from the Spanish newspaper Sport: Bilbao coach Valverde does not summon Nico Williams for the friendly match against Stuttgart tomorrow, which is a clear indication that the player is close to leaving this summer.
The newspaper added that Laporta knows that he can seal the Williams deal this summer, and that the player’s family has become more convinced than ever of the necessity of the player’s departure to Barcelona.
The newspaper confirmed that former Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde decided not to accompany the player to the Stuttgart match because he does not prefer to rely on players whose fate has not been decided, which confirms the rumors that have spread recently about a major change in Nico Williams’ position regarding leaving for Barcelona.