According to Marca, Real Madrid could now make a move instead as Los Blancos are “seriously considering” signing Nico Williams. Real Madrid like his profile and are thinking about paying his €58 million release clause.
Real Madrid are “seriously considering” signing Nico Williams
Barcelona have long been linked with a move for Athletic Club star Nico Williams but it seems they won’t go for him again this summer.
The Catalans are said to want to bring in another left winger but president Joan Laporta has played down talk his club will go for Williams again this summer.
No firm decision has yet been made but it seems the idea of signing Nico is gaining traction at the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of the summer transfer window.
Nico is gaining traction at the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of the summer
After an outstanding Euro 2024 campaign, the 22-year-old has caught the attention of the club’s board.
Although he wasn’t a priority at the start of the transfer window, his profile has gained momentum in recent days. With pace, dribbling skills, and remarkable football maturity, Nico fits the club’s recruitment philosophy: young talent with long-term potential and, importantly, Spanish, a key part of Florentino Perez’s strategy to reinforce the local core of the squad.
Xabi Alonso prepares to lead the team into the Club World Cup
Should Nico Williams arrive, he would join a flurry of activity at the club as Xabi Alonso prepares to lead the team into the Club World Cup.
Madrid has already secured the signing of center-back Dean Huijsen, is in talks for Benfica full-back Álvaro Carreras, and has landed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer.
