Nico Williams has become one of the most sought-after wingers in Europe after his strong performance at the Euro Cup last summer. The striker arrived as a promising talent, but he wasn't as well known as he is now. In fact, clubs didn't show interest in him until they saw what he was capable of against the continent's best.
Spain most likely closed out the best Euro Cup in history, defeating world-class teams like Germany, England, or France. Barça wanted to secure Nico Williams's services, but the star rejected the offer and stayed at his lifelong club. Now, a price has been set, but the high amount being asked is raising doubts in the Catalan capital.
Nico Williams's situation with Barça
Nico Williams has experienced a lot in a short time and, as expected, it hasn't been easy to process. Barça is one of the biggest showcases in the world and the rumors about his signing brought him a lot of popularity. Even so, he chose to stay at Athletic Club, the team where he has continued playing alongside his brother.
Deco tried to sign him and spent the whole summer insisting, but it seems he couldn't convince him with the proposals he presented. The young player could have moved to the Catalan capital and played with all his friends from the Spain national team. After a year that hasn't been easy for the forward, Bayern Munich has come knocking and wants him at any cost.
According to several media outlets, Nico Williams is asking for a salary of around €20 million ($21.8 million) per year. This is a very high amount considering how little he has been able to play this year due to his injuries. Even with this notable demand, Deco and the rest of Barça's board keep him on their list of favorites.
Nico Williams's signing for Barça?
A few weeks ago, Deco spoke publicly and admitted that Nico Williams's time had already passed and that they were looking at other forwards. It is known that the favorite is Luis Díaz, the Liverpool star, but right now, his signing is hanging in the air due to financial issues. If those in the Catalan capital ultimately can't sign the Colombian, it is more than likely they'll try to negotiate a price and salary with Nico.