Barcelona President takes charge of club's pursuit to sign Spanish-Ghanaian Nico Williams
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has taken charge of the club's pursuit of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, determined not to give up in the ongoing transfer saga.Williams, who has been Barcelona’s primary summer target, has consistently performed well in La Liga since 2022 and gained international prominence with Spain at Euro 2024.The 22-year-old has a €58 million release clause in his contract but has resisted Barcelona’s advances. It was initially believed that only a late change of heart would see Williams leave Athletic Club this season.Athletic Club have remained composed about the situation, focusing on creating an appealing project to encourage Williams and others to stay.Although Barcelona seemed to have shifted their focus to Dani Olmo and secured a deal for the RB Leipzig star, recent reports from SPORT indicate that Laporta is still pursuing Williams.The president has reportedly sidelined sporting director Deco to personally re-engage with Williams.Laporta, who has a strong interest in Williams, is believed to think a deal is still feasible with a specific approach. He may even issue a subtle warning to Williams’ camp, suggesting this could be a one-time opportunity to join Barcelona.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has taken charge of the club's pursuit of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, determined not to give up in the ongoing transfer saga.
Williams, who has been Barcelona’s primary summer target, has consistently performed well in La Liga since 2022 and gained international prominence with Spain at Euro 2024.
The 22-year-old has a €58 million release clause in his contract but has resisted Barcelona’s advances. It was initially believed that only a late change of heart would see Williams leave Athletic Club this season.
Athletic Club have remained composed about the situation, focusing on creating an appealing project to encourage Williams and others to stay.
Although Barcelona seemed to have shifted their focus to Dani Olmo and secured a deal for the RB Leipzig star, recent reports from SPORT indicate that Laporta is still pursuing Williams.
The president has reportedly sidelined sporting director Deco to personally re-engage with Williams.
Laporta, who has a strong interest in Williams, is believed to think a deal is still feasible with a specific approach. He may even issue a subtle warning to Williams’ camp, suggesting this could be a one-time opportunity to join Barcelona.
