Barcelona Activate €58m Release Clause for Nico Williams
The club’s decision underscores their intent to bolster their attacking options with the highly-rated Spanish international.
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. Photo/Getty Images.
By Robert Assad
FC Barcelona have taken a significant step towards securing the services of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams by activating his €58 million release clause.
The club’s decision underscores their intent to bolster their attacking options with the highly-rated Spanish international.
Williams, 22, has been a standout performer for both club and country. During the 2023–24 season, he played a pivotal role in Athletic Bilbao’s Copa del Rey triumph, scoring crucial goals against top-tier opponents.
His impressive form continued into the summer, where he was instrumental in Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 victory. Notably, Williams delivered a match-winning performance against Italy, earning the Man of the Match award after providing the assist for the only goal of the game .
Barcelona’s pursuit of Williams is not without competition. Bayern Munich have also expressed interest in the winger, with reports indicating that they are focusing their efforts on securing his signature .
However, Barcelona’s proactive approach, including initiating discussions with Williams’ representatives, positions them as strong contenders in the race for his services.
The financial aspect of the deal remains a point of negotiation. While Barcelona have activated the release clause, they are reportedly seeking to discuss terms with Athletic Bilbao to potentially reduce the fee.
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