Nico Williams to Barcelona: Deal 99.9% Done as Club Clears Financial Hurdles

July 3rd – According to Barcelona-based journalist Gerard Romero, the transfer of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams to Barcelona is all but finalized, with a 99.9% certainty of completion.

Romero reports that negotiations are now moving in the right direction, with only minor details and formalities remaining. Nico Williams is determined to join Barça and become part of the club, with both sides working to finalize the deal in the coming hours. All issues with his agent, Félix Tainta, have been resolved, and previous rumors linking Barcelona to Liverpool’s Luis Díaz or other alternatives have been dismissed.Financial Green Light for BarcelonaRomero also provided key updates on Barça’s financial situation:The club’s 2024-25 fiscal year closed on June 30 with revenues of €950 million.La Liga president Javier Tebas has confirmed that Barcelona has met the necessary conditions to restore financial stability.A crucial factor was the acceptance of €100 million from the sale of 30-year VIP seat rights for the future Spotify Camp Nou stadium, a deal approved by auditors Crowe Spain.This financial clearance allowed Barcelona to:
✔ Register players like Dani Olmo and Víctor Roque in January.
✔ Reinstate the 1:1 spending rule, enabling the club to finalize contract renewals for Gavi, Ronald Araújo, and Pedri.

The final audit is underway, and La Liga is expected to officially confirm Barcelona’s return to the transfer market in the coming days.

With financial obstacles cleared and Nico Williams' move now imminent, Barcelona is set to secure one of the most high-profile signings of the summer. The 22-year-old Spanish international is expected to sign a long-term deal, reinforcing Barça’s attacking options under manager Hansi Flick.