Nico Williams chooses his next destination after Real Madrid’s OK – A painful blow to Barcelona
The transfer market can be very complicated, and this time, it has sparked a battle among several top clubs over certain players. One of the most sought-after names has been Nico Williams of Athletic Club. Barcelona and Real Madrid were the main contenders for the player, but now Arsenal has also entered the race.
The English club is strongly linked to the young winger, who could become their marquee signing for next season. It’s worth noting that Real Madrid had the ideal position to sign him at any time. However, Florentino Pérez ultimately pulled out of the negotiations, not seeing enough interest from the player, and now he could head to the Premier League.
This would undoubtedly be a huge step forward in the career of the young Basque winger, allowing him to grow in ways previously unimaginable. Still, considering the chance he had to join Real Madrid, any other option feels a bit bittersweet.
Madrid won’t get in the way
It makes sense to believe this player has all the tools to become one of the Premier League’s rising stars. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta knows he needs to strengthen his attack, and Nico could be the ideal fit.
With Arsenal’s financial muscle, Barcelona is practically out of the picture in this transfer. Facing both Madrid and Arsenal, Barça would almost need to sell their stadium to compete financially.
Nico Williams has already become one of the standout players in Spanish football over the past few seasons. This is evident in his stats: at just 22 years old, he’s played over 2,900 minutes in 42 matches this season.
Premier League bound?
Real Madrid will step aside and allow the player to decide his own future, and it seems that decision is already on the table. Now it’s just a matter of time to see whether he’ll end up in the Premier League—and whether he’ll live up to the expectations.
