Nico Williams was stunned to see Marca's cover revealing that Real Madrid was going after him and would pay his release clause. Like almost everyone, the Athletic Club forward didn't understand anything because he wasn't aware of it. In recent hours, he has spoken with his good friend Lamine Yamal, confirming that he won't play at Bernabéu, but neither at Camp Nou.
neither Barça nor Madrid, Nico Williams already has a team
Nico Williams's plan is clear: he will leave Spain this summer. He knows that he is no longer a priority for Barça and has made a move. He had no idea about Real Madrid, so he has decided to move on and seek his future away from LaLiga.
Having not been able to win the Europa League at San Mamés, Nico Williams considers it's time to leave Athletic Club. It's true that they are trying to convince him with the possibility of playing in the Champions League, but he believes it's the right time to leave the nest.
That's why the forward is in advanced negotiations to head to Arsenal, where he would be welcomed with open arms. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that it's a signing he is personally negotiating with Andrea Berta, the new gunner sporting director. They will pay his 58 million euro clause and there he will meet compatriots like Arteta, the coach, or the Basque Zubimendi.
Madrid has denied wanting Nico Williams
After seeing Marca's cover, Real Madrid was stunned by the information. Nico Williams is of no interest and they have no intention of paying his release clause.
On 'El Larguero', Jesús Gallego revealed that the white team contacted Athletic Club directly to deny the information. There is no interest in Nico Williams and they don't know where that news came from.
Amidst all this avalanche of news, Nico Williams is clear that his plan hasn't changed. He will leave Spain, neither Barça nor Madrid. His next destination is in England, wearing the Arsenal jersey. Lamine Yamal already knows personally.