Nico Williams update: Report claims that Barcelona has been rejected, the representatives do not deny
The Nico Williams transfer saga is expected to reach its conclusion in the coming days, with official word expected from the 22-year-old winger. He is currently deciding to stay at Athletic Club for at least one more season, or to join Barcelona – PSG are also pushing to sign him, but they are further back.
It was reported that Williams has already decided where his future lies, and according to Daniel Sobis of Eleven Sports Poland, that's actually where he already is.
✅ Nico Williams will still be an Athletic player in the 24/25 season. #LaZabawa
— Daniel Sobis (@sobis_es) July 28, 2024
According to journalists Toni Juanmarti and Victor Navarro, the statement made by Sobis has not been confirmed or denied by Williams' entourage. He also stated that there is a “general nervousness” surrounding the situation.
Many ask. At the moment no one denies it. We'll see. https://t.co/RhtHVPSzba
— Toni Juanmartí (@tjuanmarti) July 28, 2024
Widespread nervousness here among those sent to the United States for an hour
For now, Nico's environment does not deny. It doesn't mean anything either, but it adds nervousness
So every day https://t.co/nOwFCkWBuT
— Víctor Navarro (@victor_nahe) July 28, 2024
It's a big decision Williams has to face. Leaving his childhood club Athletic it would be very difficult regardless of Barcelona status as one of the biggest brands in world football. The situation must come to a head in the very near future.
