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Liverpool and Bayern Munich made strong offers, but Nico Williams revealed he chose to join Barcelona because of a specific Barcelona star player. He emphasized not wanting to harm their friendship and hopes he won’t regret his choice later. Notably, the influential player was NOT Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, recently held talks with Williams’ agent, Felix Tainta, about a possible transfer, surprising Athletic Club. Williams asked his agent to explore Barcelona’s interest for a summer move and has also discussed the possibility with Barcelona’s new coach, Hansi Flick.
Key Points:
- Athletic Club’s Surprise: The club was shocked as they believed the agent’s trip to Barcelona was personal, only to find out he met with Deco secretly.
- Contract Details: Williams is tied to Athletic Club until 2027 but has a €62 million release clause that could be activated.
- Other Interested Clubs: Bayern Munich and Arsenal are also interested in signing Williams this summer.
- Athletic Club’s Position: Despite these talks, the club remains optimistic they can keep Williams and hopes to renew his contract.
With such strong interest from top European clubs and Williams’ undeniable talent, a transfer this summer remains a distinct possibility.
