Barcelona’s move for Nico Williams has become the subject of such heavy speculation that it’s almost a foregone conclusion that one of the stars of Spain’s Euro 2024 campaign will be a Blaugrana next season.
But there have been no formal negotiations between the Catalans and Athletic Bilbao yet, and the Basque club will certainly not let go of one of their most exciting prospects easily. But there is a release clause of around €50 million in Nico’s contract, one that it appears Barça can afford to pay to begin the talks.
Discussions between all parties are expected to escalate next week after the conclusion of the European Championships, in which Nico will hope to lift the trophy alongside possible future teammates in Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Ferran Torres and Fermín López, and Barça have already begun preparing the framework of Williams’ contract.