Nico Williams, the 22-year-old winger from Athletic Bilbao, has captured the attention of top European clubs following his stellar performances during Spain’s victorious campaign at the European Championship.
Williams played a pivotal role in Spain’s triumph, scoring two crucial goals in the final against England, including the opener, and forming a dynamic partnership with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. Their promising connection on the pitch led to Yamal being named the tournament’s best young player.
Barcelona fans are eagerly advocating for the signing of Williams to create a formidable attacking duo with Yamal. They have taken to social media, particularly TikTok, to express their enthusiasm. Comments such as “Sign Nico,” “We 100% need Nico,” and “For Nico Williams” accompany donations on Barcelona’s recent TikTok videos, reflecting the fans’ desire to see this pairing come to fruition.
Williams’ market value, according to Transfermarkt, stands at an impressive 70 million euros ($76.29 million), while his release fee, as reported by the Spanish press, is set at 58 million by Athletic. This underscores the high regard in which he is held by his current club.
Although the Barcelona fans’ enthusiasm and donations are commendable, the financial reality is that these donations, labeled as “rewards” on TikTok, are relatively small and would not significantly contribute to the club’s transfer budget. Nonetheless, it showcases the passion and support of the fan base.
As of now, Barcelona, who finished as LaLiga runners-up and suffered a quarter-final exit in the Champions League last season, have yet to make any signings during the summer transfer window. Fans are eagerly anticipating their next move as they aim to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
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