Barcelona have taken a significant step towards signing winger Nico Williams after deciding to activate the deal option following the player’s confirmation of his priority to join the club. The 23-year-old, who plays as a winger, is currently under contract with Athletic Bilbao, having previously played for his current club. Williams is known for his pace and skill on the left wing.
Further negotiations are required between Barcelona and Williams’ agent to discuss the terms of his €58m release clause, as reported by sources close to the negotiations. Talks are ongoing, with Barcelona attempting to secure the player’s signature.
This development comes after Bayern Munich were reportedly pursuing Williams amid transfer talks, as seen in recent news from June 12, 2025. However, it appears that Williams’ priority lies with joining Barcelona, a move that the club had considered making last summer, according to previous reports. Barcelona’s confidence in securing Williams’ signature was also highlighted earlier, with the club’s sporting director Deco providing insight into the transfer negotiations.