The Nico Williams soap opera takes an unexpected turn, while Barça thought it had locked the operation. A new obstacle changes everything.
FC Barcelona dreamed of making him the offensive attraction of his summer. Early talent, striking winger, hero of a successful euro … Everything seemed united to see Nico Williams join Catalonia this summer. But while the signals seemed favorable, a new stopover was reported in high places. And this time, the obstacle could be much more serious than a simple tense negotiation.
Laliga, by the voice of its president Javier Tebas,
Confirmed that Barcelona was currently not able to record the player because of his financial constraints. The transfer window is open, but Barça's accounts are still not. Despite the club's displayed will to sell several elements to clean up its payroll, no concrete transaction has yet been recorded. What make Nico doubt … and his contenders.
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Because the athletic player has no shortage of courtiers. According to several concordant sourcesBayern Munich would be ready to take advantage of the situation,
Especially since the young Spanish international would begin to worry about the real conditions of his liga registration. The Catalan promises, without concrete guarantees, seem fragile in the face of German rigor. And while Barcelona tries to anticipate his future, the present fled.
Bayern rushes to Nico Williams, Barça blocked
This turnaround comes in an already tense climate. In Bilbao, part of the supporters has already expressed its rejection of a departure to Catalonia, going so far as to vandalize the player's frescoes. The operation, however so well committed, gradually turns on the showdown. And in an attack where Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Olmo or Lewandowski is already competing for places, the immediate usefulness of such a transfer could also be questioned.
One thing is certain: between wage constraints, fierce competition and popular pressure, the Nico Williams soap opera is still far from having delivered its last episode. And for Barcelona, every day of delay could benefit a better prepared competitor.
