Barça has gone through times of great uncertainty because of players like Nico Williams, who has used the Catalans as he pleased. The Culers were very interested in him and wanted to bring him in last year. Unfortunately, the star preferred to stay at his lifelong club, a decision that could be understood.
This year, it was Nico Williams who approached Barça because he was supposedly regretful of the decision he made in the past. The Catalan club's board was willing to invest in him, but everything changed overnight. After the winger's refusal, Laporta and the rest of the influencers have decided to bet on a talent for just 2 million.
Nico Williams and Barça, a broken relationship
Nico Williams had a great European Championship and several of the continent's top teams became interested in his contract situation. One of them was Barça and everything indicated that the forward wanted to move to Barcelona. In addition to being friends with half the squad, Nico's play style would have fit perfectly.
After much controversy, Nico Williams left Barça hanging and renewed with Athletic Club; in addition, his release clause increased. This year, it seemed like he was going to sign for Barça, but the reality is that he has used the Catalans to improve his conditions at his team. In this situation, Laporta is clear that he'll never bet on him again and the opportunity that only comes once in a lifetime won't return.
Athletic Club has renewed Nico Williams for 10 years, something unusual in professional soccer and that many consider a mistake. His clause is currently close to €100 million, an amount that no one will want to pay. For this reason, Barça has given up and focused on a star who has already passed the medical examination.
The new forward for Barça
Roony Bardghji has already passed the first tests of the medical examination and they'll soon be completed. According to several media outlets weeks ago, the paperwork was ready and only the medical examination was pending. Once finished, the 19-year-old right winger will officially sign with the Catalan team.
Roony Bardghji will sign for Barça for €2 million and comes directly from FC Copenhagen. He's still very young, but great things are expected from him.