FC Barcelona have managed to build a very competitive sporting project under the leadership of Deco, their sporting director. Thanks to his work, Dani Olmo arrived at the team, becoming one of the club’s best moves. However, they did not manage to bring in Nico Williams. Now, Lamine Yamal posted a story sending a cryptic message that has rekindled the rumors of his possible incorporation.
Although Barcelona made no further additions for the 2024–25 season, they still managed to win LaLiga. They did so by outperforming Real Madrid, despite their rivals featuring Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. This success came as a result of Flick’s bold decision to trust youth players. His strategy allowed Barcelona to form a balanced and competitive squad across every line.
Looking ahead, Deco wants to strengthen several areas for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. His goal is clear, to build a deeper squad and push for the UEFA Champions League title that Barcelona have not won in ten years. For that reason, ending that drought remains a top priority for the team. Because of this, the pursuit of Nico Williams has regained momentum, as reported by several Spanish outlets.
Lamine Yamal hints at Nico Williams move to Barcelona in subtle social media post
According to Diario Sport, Deco met with the agent of Nico Williams earlier today. This meeting reinforced Barcelona’s continued pursuit of the winger. Shortly after the news broke, Yamal posted an Instagram story. He featured a photo of him and Williams celebrating in Spain’s national team jerseys. The timing of the post raised eyebrows. Many saw it as a public show of support for Williams’ potential arrival at the club.
Since taking over as FC Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco has reportedly made Nico Williams a top priority. Several Spanish outlets have confirmed the club’s interest. One of them, MasQuePelotas, reported that the transfer did not happen last summer since Williams needed full clarity about his registration in LaLiga. That issue was linked to financial fair play restrictions. However, Barcelona’s situation has improved, which brings the club closer to making a move for Williams.
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In addition, Adrian Sanchez of MasQuePelotas reports that Williams’ entourage has not ruled out any potential transfer. This suggests his exit from Athletic Bilbao remains possible. Still, his move to Barcelona is far from confirmed. There is a long way to go in the negotiations. Adrian notes that Joan Laporta felt disappointed by the failed attempt last summer since neither the player nor the agent answered his calls.
Considering the latter, Barcelona’s president Laporta now expects a clear gesture from Williams. He wants to see if the player truly intends to join the club, as per MasQuePelotas. They also added that Barcelona will not wait indefinitely for the player to take a decision. This renewed interest shows both sides still value the move. The next few weeks could define whether the deal finally happens.
