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Two players on the field, one in an Athletic Club uniform making a heart gesture with his hands and the other in an FC Barcelona uniform putting his hand to his ear.

Nico Williams Reveals His Secret to His Friend Lamine Yamal: Neither Barça nor Real Madrid

Nico Williams has already decided his future, he will leave Athletic and go to the Premier League.

Neither Barça, Nor Real Madrid. He Won't Stay in Bilbao Either. The future of Nico Williams is already written and it's in the Premier League.

Lamine Yamal Is Up to Date with his friend's matters. Their conversations are almost daily. The fact that he wouldn't sign for Barça was clear to him.

Nico Williams Is Far Below the Level of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal

After last summer's attempt, the facts advised against his signing. Nico Williams Would Be a Substitute at Barça. He would only serve to enter the rotations and give rest to Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

His statistics this season place him light years away from the two Barcelona players.

Two players in light uniforms and blue shorts celebrate on the field with their arms outstretched and smiling.
They wanted to play together at Barça, but fate hasn't allowed it to be so. | Getty Images

33 Matches Played: 6 Goals and 7 Assists. That is, Nico Williams is involved in a goal every 2.53 matches.

Raphinha Has Played 37 Matches: 24 Goals and 12 Assists. He practically contributes to a goal per match.

Lamine Yamal Has Played 33 Matches: 9 Goals and 13 Assists. He participates in a goal every one and a half matches.

It's clear that Nico Williams Has No Place at Barça. He could have ended up dressed in white, but he has no interest in landing at Bernabéu to fulfill the supporting role that Arda Güler or Endrick now play.

He Doesn't Forgive Florentino for Preferring Joselu

He prefers to fly to English soccer. Moreover, Nico Williams Doesn't Forgive Florentino for Preferring Joselu when in the summer of 2023 Real Madrid had to address the gap left by Benzema.

Two players sitting on the bench, one smiling and the other looking to the side, both wearing green bibs over their jerseys.
The harmony between Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams is complete. | Getty Images

Some media claim that Nico Williams feels like a Madridist and that he would sign for Real Madrid with his eyes closed. Lamine Yamal knows it's not true. The proof is that he prefers to move to the Premier League rather than sign for Real Madrid.

Liverpool Has Offered Him the Vacancy Left by Mohamed Salah, and Nico Williams didn't think twice. He has already said yes. First, he has to try to win the Europa League and attempt to qualify Athletic for the next Champions League.

But with Barça ruled out and Real Madrid rejected, Nico Williams's future is in Liverpool. Lamine Yamal knows it.