Barcelona Sporting Director Deco was present at the Allianz Arena in Munich to watch Spain beat France at the Euro 2024 , and it has not escaped the attention of the media that Athletic Club Sporting Director Mikel Gonzalez was also present, amid heavy links to Nico Williams.
A report early on Wednesday morning, the day after the game, claimed that Barcelona had agreed terms in principle with Williams’ agent on a contract for the 21-year-old winger. Meanwhile on Monday, Barcelona President Joan Laporta declared on live radio that he liked Williams and that they could afford to activate his €58m release clause. Nevertheless, Deco would not be drawn on the matter.
“He’s not a Barca player, I’m coming to watch the game,” Deco responded to Cadena SER, via Sport.
However he did have more to say about Lamine Yamal, who came up with a wondergoal to start Spain’s comeback.
“It’s very nice to have Lamine. We already knew that he has a lot of quality and is showing incredible maturity. Also assuredness and serenity, both when he plays and when he speaks. He is a gift for everyone. For Barca, for Spanish football and for football in general.”
Certainly Lamine Yamal has been one of Barcelona’s biggest allies in their recruitment effort for Williams. Not only has their chemistry on the pitch made it clear to the Basque winger that he might enjoy playing with him at Barcelona, but before Laporta made any statements about his future, the 16-year-old did not shy away from the fact he would like to play with Williams every week.
wuybcklrty
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Olmo is better than Nico williams
we need natural winger and William is the one
yebcprsu
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Olmo is better than Nico williams
pium
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u don't know a thing about football saying olmo is better than gavi and pedri
Just wake up and open your eyes. Both Olmo and Fabian Ruiz are much better than Gavi and Pedri atm. Much better.
pium
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Seems you forget Olmo is only playing because pedri is injured, olmo is not as good as pedri
If Pedri was playing Spain are not in finals 😅 That’s the reality.
Virgin_Garzy
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Nico won't make it on Barcelona, he's not that good 👍
it's true that he's not an exceptional player but with time, he can adjust and play much better. He's talented and has a lot of room for improvement
jetbdknrz
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we need Gavi and Pedri as well as FD, however, if it's possible to trade Pedri for Olmo, that would be great!!!
hmm impossible pedri is better than him 100%
cizdikosyz
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please Barcelona sign kimmich
Bibbcdsyz
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ahh why do you say this
wish Barcelona get him to prove my words.
Bibbcdsyz
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ahh why do you say this
wish Barcelona get him to prove my words..
paeaemnruy
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Get Nico, Olmo and Kimmich. Sell FDJ, Raphina, Ferran or even one from Pedri or Gavi if that makes those three signings viable.
Seems you forget Olmo is only playing because pedri is injured, olmo is not as good as pedri
dapadiruy
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That’s why I said Olmo 🤦♂️ Olmo is better than both Pedri and Gavi but has a small release clause of 52m. And we seriously lack a defensive midfielder and Kimmich is the best affordable option we have for that position! All three of Olmo, Nico and Kimmich will cost around 150m and if we have to let go Pedri or Gavi in order to make this three transfers viable I am more than okay with it.
u don't know a thing about football saying olmo is better than gavi and pedri
Riwacpry
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great job guys thanks for the update
Nohdeinpz
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Nico won't make it on Barcelona, he's not that good 👍
ahh why do you say this
Bibbcdsyz
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Nico won't make it on Barcelona, he's not that good 👍
SkyBlueCity
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Just like 2010 🤔 Villa
kehbeilru
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Nico, I seriously doubt. It's the same as Raphinha. It'll be like, Same old wine in a new bottle.
pium
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look at this guy hw can u sell Gavi or pedri
Just look at the sporting wise future instead of just being fans of individual players. Pedri and Gavi easily lure 100m in transfer and that makes the signing of both Nico and Olmo possible in one transfer.
pium
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Pedri or Gavi???? To get kimich who is not a natural midfielder?? Do you also consider his age too??
That’s why I said Olmo 🤦♂️ Olmo is better than both Pedri and Gavi but has a small release clause of 52m. And we seriously lack a defensive midfielder and Kimmich is the best affordable option we have for that position! All three of Olmo, Nico and Kimmich will cost around 150m and if we have to let go Pedri or Gavi in order to make this three transfers viable I am more than okay with it.
Suwbdnry
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we need Gavi and Pedri as well as FD, however, if it's possible to trade Pedri for Olmo, that would be great!!!
Suwbdnry
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This was a form of Spiritual Baptism for the Lad that would safe the Catalan Giant(FCB)) . The message was clear, the greatest soccer Icon, LEO , the man Messi was instructed to to have baptised Lamine Yamal, into the Religion of SOCCER
vuaabdipu
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He is more than a gift He is more like a blessing in these tough times
vuaabdipu
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Then give him that damn number ten shirt already
Noyabdelmp
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Get Nico, Olmo and Kimmich. Sell FDJ, Raphina, Ferran or even one from Pedri or Gavi if that makes those three signings viable.
look at this guy hw can u sell Gavi or pedri
M-dejong
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Get Nico, Olmo and Kimmich. Sell FDJ, Raphina, Ferran or even one from Pedri or Gavi if that makes those three signings viable.
Pedri or Gavi???? To get kimich who is not a natural midfielder?? Do you also consider his age too??
pium
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Get Nico, Olmo and Kimmich. Sell FDJ, Raphina, Ferran or even one from Pedri or Gavi if that makes those three signings viable.
Sudabnprz
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deco is not even seriously about Nico going to barca.i don't like his speech about Nico transfer to Barcelona
Kohmarz
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Nico should prove himself that he is capable of this job or the fans will send him to holiday with Abidal to Bangladesh 🥸
Ndorbor
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This is where the kid Lamine Yamal got his blessings from. The kid is up for greatness