Athletic Club fans were given a scare on Tuesday after prized star Nico Williams’ agent declared that no deal had been agreed to keep the 21-year-old at the club.
Those fears were somewhat allayed by Williams’ commenting later in the day that he was ‘clear on his choice’, with many taking that to mean committed to Athletic Club. Out of contract next summer, and the object of pursuit for Barcelona, Real Madrid and four more Premier League sides, including Aston Villa.
Speaking to Caught Offside as part of the Daily Briefing, Fabrizio Romano predicted that at the very least, he would be going nowhere for free.
“In my opinion he’s great footballer, probably underrated. He has big talent and potential.”
“But from what I’m hearing, he wants to stay and sign new deal probably with release clause included; he doesn’t want to betray Athletic by leaving as free agent. So it’s up to the club and their proposal now.”
The most recent information is that Williams is to pen a renewal for the coming years if it does not include an increase in his release clause, which is believed to be around €50m. This would thus allow Athletic Club a major income, while not limiting WIlliams in his potential destinations.
Signing a new deal would probably end the interest of Barcelona at the very least, who are likely looking to scavenge a cheaper deal with a free agent. Paying €50m for Williams would not fit in with the already tricky financial jenga at the Blaugrana.
MikaelGuerrer0
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Vadrid need him most 😂
So childish 😂 I guess all barka fans are like that calling us vadrid when they are being investigated 🤷
elvis_ben_
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Hater bro I respect a aletico club 🤷 and his choice we don’t even need him at this moment anyway y’all might need him but we don’t 🤷
Vadrid need him most 😂
Butcelnotz
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Barcelona shouldn't go for him, my opinion though
how can Barcelona go for him, since they only want a free signing, bankruptcy is the problem
MikaelGuerrer0
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Haters 😂😂
Hater bro I respect a aletico club 🤷 and his choice we don’t even need him at this moment anyway y’all might need him but we don’t 🤷
Dekcert
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saka
kennyfact
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Barcelona shouldn't go for him, my opinion though
Fieirsuyz
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he's not world class give me a break
Fieirsuyz
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barca dont need williams
CraigJack
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The mistake of his life is when he sign a renewal… just leave for free make a commission for yourself
In his place I would do the same thing. Athletic has put the spotlight on him now u want him to go for free? It's the same way I understood why Mbappe renewed his contract; bc he wanted PSG to pull something from him (except RM is not ready to buy him and still pay him the wage he is asking).
Nodcknty
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The mistake of his life is when he sign a renewal… just leave for free make a commission for yourself
Do u no wat would happened to u in 3 mins?
Believersministry1
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The mistake of his life is when he sign a renewal… just leave for free make a commission for yourself
PYTHONXLX
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this is his chance of joining a big team. he doesn't know what might happen next season. he'll probably deform
elvis_ben_
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he should just go to vadrid 😂
elvis_ben_
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Good let the player stay aletico club is one of the best when it comes too developing players and they need him
Haters 😂😂
elvis_ben_
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I pity Barcelona 🤣🤣🤣
Barça pity your poor family 😂
Kitmpstuz
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I pity Barcelona 🤣🤣🤣
MikaelGuerrer0
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Good let the player stay aletico club is one of the best when it comes too developing players and they need him
kemmmndes
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William you need to compete in big clubs and He can only become an icon when he leaves athletic club period
mupikopryz
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Atletico should enter the race to sign him. He was free diamond on the squad.