| Nico Williams to FC Barcelona – 99.9% DONE!
Barcelona are on the verge of completing one of the most exciting transfers of the summer, as Athletic Club’s explosive winger Nico Williams is now just inches away from becoming a Blaugrana player. According to top-tier journalist @gerardromero, the deal is essentially sealed, with only final formalities and timing left before the official announcement drops.
Deal Status: Almost Complete
All major hurdles that could have complicated the move have now been cleared:
- Agent Situation? Resolved. There are zero issues with Nico Williams’ representatives. In fact, the talks between the player’s camp and Barça have been described as positive and aligned from the start. The club has presented all the necessary guarantees Nico’s team asked for, especially related to salary structure and project vision.
- No Bayern Threat. Although there were murmurs about German giants Bayern Munich showing interest, those rumors have been shut down completely. Bayern were never in advanced talks and are not in the picture.
- Luis Díaz Not Happening. The Colombian winger from Liverpool was briefly linked to Barcelona as a backup plan in case the Nico deal fell apart. But now that this move is almost done, the club has absolutely no intention of pursuing Díaz. Nico is the chosen one.
Timeline: Only Hours Away
Barcelona’s executives are now working at full speed behind the scenes. The financial and legal teams are coordinating with La Liga to execute the payment of Nico’s release clause, reported to be around €58 million. The operation is expected to be finalized within hours, not days.
What This Means for Barça
This is a huge win for Barça in several ways:
- Nico brings elite-level pace, flair, and creativity to the wings — something the club desperately lacked at times last season.
- At just 21, he fits the long-term sporting project under Hansi Flick, and already has chemistry with core players like Lamine Yamal and Pedri, given his role with the Spanish national team.
- He’s also a fan-favorite and adds excitement ahead of the club’s new era post-Xavi.
Nico’s desire has always been clear: “I want to play for Barça.”
Now, it’s only a matter of time before that dream becomes official.
The Nico Williams era at the Camp Nou is about to begin.