Barça are getting back on their feet after several years in the shadows and it seems that the team has no limits. According to Joan Laporta, he and his board have done everything possible, including Deco, the sporting director. The economic situation hasn't allowed for any big transfers, but the stars in the squad stood up.
The summer drama has been Nico Williams, who looked like he was going to sign for Barça after returning from the Eurocopa. The president himself publicly stated that they would try to get him and that it was viable. We already know how the soap opera ended and Deco could not convince the winger; now, everything has changed and the Catalans have given their all.
Nico Williams and the Current Situation
Nico Williams was a great performer last season and proved that he can be at the top of Europe's clubs. The winger had a great season with Athletic Club and finished the year with the European Championship. His individual and collective achievements made Deco start to follow him closely.
Joan Laporta said in a press conference that he could afford to sign him and made it clear that his intentions were to bring him in as soon as possible. Even so, Deco was unable to convince him to join Hansi Flick's ranks and the winger has missed his best opportunity. When the Catalans were interested in him, Raphinha was not in a good moment and was not what he is now.
Unfortunately for Nico Williams, the Barça Brazilian has woken up and now there's no one who can stop him. He is a key piece in Hansi Flick's system and no one can take his place in the starting 11. It has been learned that the Catalans still want to add him to their ranks, but there's one condition.
The condition of Deco and Barça
Deco is not going to be drawn to Nico Williams, especially when he has Raphinha, who is at the level of the best footballers in Europe. Even so, he is willing to bring him in if the club's image is not damaged. In the summer transfer market, the Barcelona club went after Nico and was clearly unable to convince him.
Nico Williams admitted to La Revuelta that he was the one who decided that he should not leave his current team. In other words, he rejected Deco and didn't listen to his friends at Barça who were cheering for his arrival. Although nothing is certain, it is likely that Barça are willing to close the deal for the winger from Athletic Club.