Nico Williams, one of Spain’s brightest young talents, is at the center of intense transfer speculation.
The Athletic Club winger has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, who have shown the greatest interest in signing him.
However, in an unexpected twist, Real Madrid Confidencial reveals that he is also keen to sign for Real Madrid, despite Barcelona clearly pursuing him.
The 22-year-old’s future remains uncertain as several top European clubs are vying for his signature and clubs that have shown strong interest include PSG, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
PSG have even gone a step further by preparing to activate Nico’s €60 million release clause, putting them in a strong position to acquire the player.
Despite this, he appears to be in favor of a move to Real Madrid, although the Spanish giants are yet to make a formal offer for him.
Real Madrid is not serious
Interestingly, Real Madrid’s level of interest in Nico is not as high as other clubs, and they are not too worried about him moving elsewhere.
The club’s current focus is on strengthening other areas of its squad, leaving the potential signing of the winger on the back burner.
However, the fact that the winger is leaning towards Madrid indicates his desire to play for the Club in the future.
But Barcelona is
On the other hand, Barcelona, aware of their interest in them, is determined to sign him. They know the player would be willing to join them, which adds fuel to their quest.
However, they face tough competition as record German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are also keeping a close eye on him for a potential transfer in the summer of 2025.
The Bavarians are expected to enter the market for high-quality wingers depending on the future of their current stars.
With so many elite clubs showing interest, it remains to be seen if Barcelona will be able to sign Nico or if another club will manage to acquire him.