Nico Williams’ transfer saga is over.
“The transfer saga is over. Williams has decided to stay at Athletic Bilbao instead of joining Barcelona,” according to the Spanish publication.
Williams is a Spanish striker. His value was amplified by the UEFA Euro 2024. Representing Spain, Williams partnered with Ramin Yamal on both wings to lead the attack. He started from the first group game against Croatia and played consistently until the final against England, helping his team win the tournament.
His performances at the Euros led to a number of big clubs pursuing him. In addition to Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Chelsea were also mentioned.
Barcelona have been the most active. “President Juan Laporta has instructed director of football Decou to do everything possible to bring Williams and Dani Olmo to the club,” said Gerard Romero, a journalist familiar with Barcelona’s plans.
But no progress was made. Barcelona’s financial 사설 토토사이트 problems also played a role. In this situation, PSG wanted to try a hijack.
As time went on, the likelihood of Williams joining Barcelona diminished. According to Javi Miguel of Spanish outlet Diario As, “Barcelona have admitted that their chances of signing Williams have become even less likely. According to reliable sources, the deal is now believed to be all but dead. They criticize the pressure from the player’s family and Athletic Bilbao. Even a phone call from one of Williams’ best friends, Alejandro Valde, didn”t convince him. He is currently hoping to stay at Bilbao,” the source said.
In this situation, Barcelona issued an ultimatum to Williams. In July, British outlet Tribuna reported that “Barcelona contacted Williams and told him that if he did not join them this summer, they would not pursue him again in the future. The Catalan club became increasingly suspicious of Williams’ hesitancy to make a decision about his future,” Tribuna reported in July.
For Williams, it was now or never for his chance to move to Barcelona. But he stood his ground. Williams decided to stay at Bilbao, despite Barcelona’s non-intimidating threats.