Barcelona have ended their pursuit of Nico Williams, who won the Euro 2024 with Spain.
The Athletic Club winger had been a top target for months, but the Catalan club has now walked away from the deal.
After weeks of reports and speculation, Catalunya Radio confirmed that Barca are no longer planning to sign the Spanish international.
While new coach Hansi Flick had approved the move, the club’s board has taken a different route.
Why Barcelona backed out of Nico Williams transfer?
This change may come as a surprise to fans who were hoping to see the electric winger light up Camp Nou. But it seems the numbers off the pitch just didn’t add up.
With financial issues still looming and the wage bill already heavy, the club has decided to look elsewhere — or maybe not look at all.
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Instead of chasing big names this summer, Barcelona are now expected to take a calmer approach in the transfer window.
No new number nine is being lined up either, a clear sign that the club is backing its current attack.
Robert Lewandowski is still trusted to lead the line. Ferran Torres, though not always flashy, has done enough to stay in the picture.
And while Victor Osimhen has been linked to a move, the feeling within the club is that a new striker won’t be needed until at least 2026.
So, with Nico Williams off the table, what’s next? The winger reportedly wants to sort out his future before mid-July. But unless something major changes, it won’t be in Barcelona colors.
As for the Blaugrana, it’s back to the drawing board. Or maybe just sticking with what they’ve got — after all, you can’t build Rome or a La Masia-led dynasty in one summer.
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