Nico Williams prioritizes playing for Barça and already knows personally that they're not going to leave him hanging if the opportunity arises. In recent hours, the operation has been reactivated with a surprise visit from his agent to Barcelona. Félix Tainta was caught going to a famous hotel in Barcelona where Deco, the culer sporting director, was present. In this meeting, the agent made it known that they want to play at Camp Nou next season, making everything as easy as possible.
This move comes at Barça's express request, which, after an unsuccessful operation last summer, wanted an approach from him. The Barcelona stance was very tough at times, with Laporta completely ruling out his signing in several interviews. However, this step forward could change everything, to the point of being willing to turn down a lot of money to wear the culer jersey.
Hansi Flick called Nico Williams personally
After this meeting became known, Jijantes, the outlet run by Gerard Romero, has reported that contacts have already taken place between Hansi Flick and the Navarrese footballer. In a phone call, the German explained the sports project underway at Barça.
Flick has conveyed all his trust to Nico Williams, trying to show him that he'd be important at FC Barcelona. This call could be crucial in the operation, with the footballer knowing firsthand that Barça's locker room would welcome him with more than open arms.
At the start of last season, a curious image took place on the Montjuïc field. After it became known that he wouldn't sign for Barça, Flick and Nico Williams hugged and had a brief conversation. Something that now takes on even more significance.
There are alternatives for Barça
In any case, FC Barcelona isn't standing still in case the operation fails again. Nico Williams is clear that next season he won't stay in Bilbao and his priority is to remain in Spain. However, he isn't short of offers, with Bayern, Arsenal, or Chelsea, among others, paying close attention to his situation.
If Williams's signing fails again, Barça has enough alternatives in reserve. One is Luis Díaz, Deco's favorite. The main problem is that his price is too high and Liverpool doesn't want to negotiate, asking for €80 million. Meanwhile, Flick has always been in favor of a plan B, really liking the characteristics of Marcus Rashford, who could arrive on loan.