Nico Williams gives Barcelona the green light

Winger Nico Williams has a contract with Athletic until 2027, but could leave this summer. According to 'Sport', the Spaniard has reportedly already given the green light to the proposal presented to him by Barcelona.

The same media outlet reports that the player's agent Felix Tainta met last week with the Catalan club to discuss his future. At that meeting an agreement in principle was reached between the two parties.

Nico Williams was happy with the personal terms included in Barcelona's proposal, although the registration and length of the contract that Barcelona have proposed to the Athletic player is unknown.

With the forward's approval, all that remains is for the suitors to sit down and talk to the Basque club before the transfer can be completed. 

The 21-year-old wants assurances that Barcelona will be able to complete his transfer as he does not intend to wait all summer and Athletic will not have time to find a replacement for him.

In order to complete the transfer, the board will have to pay his buyout clause, as president Jon Uriarte has made it clear that he will not negotiate for the younger Williams. According to 'AS', his clause rose from 50 to 58 million euros after renewing in December 2023.