Nico Williams of Spain played a very strong European Championship. It’s no surprise that many top clubs are now interested in the youngster and a move for Nico Williams this summer is thought to be highly unlikely.
But which clubs would be considered for the transfer of Williams?
A handful of people are now interested in the 21-year-old winger – they come from Spain, England and maybe even the Bundesliga. Where is Nico Williams moving to?
Nico Williams transfer: FC Barcelona are interested
Nico Williams is currently under contract with Athletic Bilbao. He still has a contract there until 2027. But that does not stop the big clubs from working on the transfer of Nico Williams.
FC Barcelona are said to have sent emotions to the right wing. Which is fitting of course, as Williams is a winger in the Spanish national team with Barca super talent Lamine Yamal.
If the two friends could also play together in the club, it would be a “perfect match” for Barca, as they say in the youth parliament. In addition, there is a center forward named Robert Lewandowski in the middle waiting for his pass – and he will probably get it.
But can FC Barcelona even afford the transfer of Nico Williams in 2024? Nico Williams’ release clause is said to be 60 million euros.
Barça President, Joan Laporta, recently reported that the club will now have completed the three-year consolidation process and could “make a signing of this size”.
“Here we have to let those responsible work. Deco (Editor’s note: Barca sporting director) is working on the commitments discussed with Flick.
Seen this way, there is a lot to be said for Williams moving to Barcelona. This would mean that new Barca coach Hansi Flick would get an immediate superstar.
From Bilbao to the Premier League?
But FC Barcelona is not the only one interested in Nicholas “Nico” Williams Arthuer.
The Spaniard also has big names from the English Premier League with Ghanaian and Liberian roots on his radar. Chelsea, Liverpool FC and Arsenal are particularly mentioned here.
But Tottenham should also be working on a Williams move. According to the Sun Spurs are looking to strengthen their offense to get closer to the top three of Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal next year.
Will Tottenham be considered for a Williams move?
The youngster probably prefers a club where he can play in the new Champions League. And here would be Liverpool and Arsenal’s best chances of a Williams transfer.
At Arsenal he would also have a Spanish coach in Mikel Arteta, which would make his adjustment period on the island a little easier. Liverpool FC is in Year 1 after Jürgen Klopp, and no one knows exactly what direction this will take.
Nico Williams: age, club, market value
Williams moves to FC Bayern?
FC Bayern are also said to be interested in the transfer of Nico Williams. And not only from EURO 2024, where Williams played a lot, but from the spring.
Williams was noticed by the Munich team due to his strong season at Athletic Bilbao.
Last season, Williams made 37 appearances for Athletic Bilbao. He started 29 times in 31 La Liga games. Across all competitions, he scored 8 goals in 37 games and set up 19 goals.
Bayern could need someone like that – especially if Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry leave the club this summer. Nico Williams is a strong dribbler with very good crosses. Ideal for center forward Harry Kane.
However, the change of Williams at Bayern will be a matter of costs: the Munich team will already pay for the previous summer’s signings Michael Olise (51 million), Hiroki Ito (23.5 million) and Nestory Irankunda (750,000 euros) for the upcoming season own. almost 75 million euros.
This is what Nico Williams says about change
Williams extended his contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2027 last December. He plays there with his brother Iñaki.
“I recently extended my contract with Athletic. I feel very comfortable there and I am very happy.”
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