Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has made comments regarding the club’s transfer dealings last summer, specifically highlighting Dani Olmo’s interest in joining the team. According to Deco, Olmo demonstrated confidence in Barcelona’s project, which facilitated his eventual transfer. In contrast, Deco noted that Nico Williams did not exhibit the same level of enthusiasm.
Transfer Dealings
Deco’s statement suggests that Olmo’s eagerness to join Barcelona was a significant factor in the club’s decision-making process. “Nico is a top player… but last summer Dani Olmo really wanted to come to Barcelona, showed confidence in the project and so made it easier for us”, Deco said, as reported. He then clarified that Nico Williams did not display similar interest, stating “Nico did NOT do that”.
Nico Williams’ Status
Nico Williams is reportedly a player Deco was referring to, and it is known that Barcelona considered signing him last summer, according to recent news. Williams’ current club affiliation is not specified in Deco’s comments, but it is worth noting that there has been no recent information about him being under contract with Barcelona.
Other Relevant Information
There is another footballer, Nico O’Reilly, who plays for Manchester City. He has been praised by Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s manager, and has been confirmed for the FA Cup semi-final. Chelsea’s January bid for O’Reilly was rejected by Manchester City. However, it is unclear if Deco’s comments were referring to Nico O’Reilly or Nico Williams, as the surname was not specified.