Nico Williams Reaches Personal Agreement with Barcelona – Reports
Barcelona have made major progress in their bid to sign Nico Williams, with reports stating the Athletic Club winger has agreed to personal terms with the Catalan giants, according to journalist Nicolo Schira.
The 22-year-old Spanish international has been a top target for Barcelona this summer, and securing personal terms marks a major milestone in their pursuit. Although Barça have yet to activate Williams’ reported €58 million release clause, this agreement eliminates a major hurdle in finalizing the deal.
Williams, whose current contract with Athletic Club runs until 2027, is said to prefer a move to Barcelona over offers from clubs like Bayern Munich and Arsenal. Sources close to the situation say the winger is excited about joining up with Lamine Yamal and being part of Hansi Flick’s new attacking setup.
The next challenge for Barcelona is navigating the financial aspects of the deal to stay within La Liga’s wage cap rules. While club officials Deco and Joan Laporta are proceeding carefully, there is growing confidence that the transfer can be completed, largely due to Williams’ strong desire to join.
If finalized, Nico Williams would likely be one of Barcelona’s standout signings this summer, as they aim to build a squad full of youthful, high-potential talent.
