Barcelona have turned their full attention to Nico Williams after sealing Joan Garcia’s deal, aiming to complete another major signing soon.
Williams has a €58m release clause, which Barça are confident they can meet, but fitting him within La Liga’s salary cap is problematic.
Despite interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, Williams has made it clear — he only wants to join Barcelona this summer.
Personal terms with the 22-year-old winger are already agreed, with a six-year contract and €6–7m net annual salary plus bonuses.
Barcelona plan to activate his release clause before preseason begins on July 13, but registration under financial constraints remains uncertain.
Athletic Club are monitoring the situation but remain skeptical about Barça’s ability to finalize and register the €58m transfer in time, reports Espana.
If Barcelona fail to make it happen, Williams could reconsider his future and extend his stay at Athletic with an improved contract.
Talks of a new deal with Athletic include a wage bump and a raised release clause, securing their prized talent for longer.
This saga now rests on whether Barça can meet both financial and regulatory demands — or lose Williams to their own limits.
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