Unexpected script change. Nico Williams will wear white. The young talent from Athletic Club, sought after for months by Barça, has given the "yes" to Florentino Pérez and will be a Real Madrid player.
Florentino Pérez's perfect deal
The white board's coup has been twofold: securing a strategic signing for only 58 million and selling Rodrygo to Manchester City for 120. A perfect deal.
The operation, advanced by the newspaper Marca, not only strengthens Madrid in sports but also economically. Meanwhile, Laporta hesitated and ended up betting on Dani Olmo, to the detriment of Nico, Florentino took advantage of the grievance.
Nico felt undervalued by Laporta
According to reports, Nico's entourage felt undervalued when the blaugrana president declared on TV3 that Barça had "decided on Olmo" because they considered him a better player.
The reality is that Nico was waiting for Barça until the last moment. But the problems registering him thwarted the operation.
That statement hurt, a lot. Silently, Nico and his agent began to listen to proposals.
Real Madrid's came at the right moment. For the player, it is an unmissable opportunity: he will be a starter, fight for all titles, and joins a project that has Mbappé as a great reference.
Vinícius hasn't liked the change
But not everyone in Real Madrid's locker room celebrates his arrival. Vinicius Jr. loses Rodrygo, his great friend and offensive partner.
Together they had forged a unique connection on and off the field, which was already disrupted this season with Mbappé's arrival. Vinícius is left without a partner on the field.
The departure of the "21" in white is an emotional blow for Vini, who will now have to understand himself with a new teammate arriving in a context of maximum demand.
Close friend of Lamine Yamal
Nico, meanwhile, is facing the opportunity of his life. At only 21 years old, he becomes one of the great signings of the summer. And he lands at Bernabéu with the mission of making Rodrygo forgotten and showing Barça what they have let slip away.
Florentino, once again, has moved with cunning. Barça, due to indecision or arrogance, has lost a player who had everything to be a symbol of a new culé era. Additionally, he is a close friend of Lamine Yamal.