We are now in the transfer window, and it appears that Barcelona has paid the €25 million release clause for goalkeeper Joan García from Espanyol (we’ll have to see what this means for Ter Stegen).
However, the signing that truly excites Barça fans would be that of Nico Williams. The idea of reuniting Spanish national team stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams at Barcelona is very appealing. The club already tried to sign him last year, but financial fair play regulations made it difficult.
It has been leaked that a meeting with the player may have taken place recently, and it seems Barcelona is going all in to secure his signing. Reportedly, Nico Williams’ agent, Félix Tainta, met with Barça’s sporting director, Deco.
Athletic Club does not seem willing to negotiate and refers to the release clause in the contract, which is €62 million — a figure that seems unaffordable for Barcelona at the moment. Still, we’ll have to see what happens in the coming days.