Joan Laporta must have more financial levers up his sleeve.
After insisting Barcelona weren‘t involved in the race for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, the La Liga champions now look set to add the highly-coveted Spanish international to their ranks. Barça’s interest was strong last summer, but a move to either the Premier League or Bayern Munich seemed more likely this time around.
Williams, though, has been dreaming of Catalonia.
The young winger’s financial demands supposedly deterred other potential suitors, and despite Barça’s well-documented monetary woes, they’re reportedly willing to match Williams’ demands.
Key to the Spaniard’s desire to join Barcelona, apparently, was the opportunity to unite with international teammate and good friend Lamine Yamal. The teenage superstar recently penned a lucrative contract extension with the Blaugrana, and here’s how Williams’ proposed Barça salary compares to his.
