Joan Laporta was positive that Nico Williams was the ideal transfer for FC Barcelona last summer, but in the end it didn't happen and within the club they seem to be happy. Many voices "advised against" his transfer, pointing out that he could have become a bad influence for someone as young as Lamine Yamal, as Culémania has discovered.
At Barça, it was said that the transfer of Nico Williams "was very risky", pointing out his young age as the main problem. They were against pairing him with Lamine Yamal on a daily basis, believing that the two of them could be "in serious danger" together on a day-to-day basis.
Despite their good friendship, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal are very young and don't have a couple. Nightlife in Barcelona has a lot to offer, especially for two young men with a lot of money in their bank accounts. It was a frightening idea that they could go out at night and "get wasted".
In this sense, FC Barcelona seems to be clear that Nico Williams missed the boat when he decided to stay at Athletic Club. Joan Laporta wanted him, despite all those who advised against his transfer, but it didn't happen. Now, the president is already thinking about other names and is clear that he doesn't plan to make any excessive investment for Nico.
Nico Williams is no Longer Needed
After his Euro Cup, Laporta was amazed by Nico Williams and was clear that he should be an FC Barcelona player. However, time has put him in his place and he's no longer sure. Various factors have come into play, many voices advise against his transfer and he already seems to be moving away.
Laporta would've loved to pair Nico Williams with his friend Lamine Yamal. On a marketing level, it would've been a great success, and also on a sporting level. But it is true that several factors made him hesitate.
These factors, added to Raphinha's sporting prime, have made Joan Laporta virtually rule out Nico Williams's transfer. There's no friendship with Lamine Yamal that is worth enough: He is expensive and the good one, who's also an idol to the fans, already wears the FC Barcelona jersey.
FC Barcelona warned him and he ignored it. By rejecting the proposal last summer, Nico Williams could have missed the boat, and so it will be. Lamine Yamal already knows that it will be difficult for him to share a dressing room other than the national team's with his friend.