The future of the Spanish winger remains highly debated in the current summer transfer market, with numerous European clubs eager to acquire him. Neco Williams has emerged as a key target for FC Barcelona, though Real Madrid’s stance on the matter is still uncertain.
According to Marca, Neco Williams has been a standout performer for the Spanish national team at Euro 2024, capturing the attention of top European clubs, including Barcelona, who are keen to secure his signature. It’s worth noting that following his recent contract extension, Williams has a release clause of 58 million euros, which Barcelona will need to meet to finalize the deal for the Spanish winger.
According to journalist Edo Velasco, who has close ties to Bilbao, he stated unequivocally, “Nico Williams will remain at Athletic.” Velasco also suggested that staying in Bilbao could potentially bring Williams closer to Real Madrid’s radar, with Florentino Perez monitoring him for a possible move next summer.
This season, due to the recent signing of Mbappe and their star-studded forward line, Real Madrid is not currently considering bringing in Neco Williams. However, in 2025, they might pursue him if Rodrygo decides to depart due to limited playing time. Williams himself has expressed his admiration for Real Madrid, mentioning his dream of playing alongside Mbappe.
Despite FC Barcelona making a compelling offer to sign him, Williams wouldn’t mind staying another season in Bilbao while keeping an eye on Real Madrid’s potential interest. He now understands that joining Real Madrid this season is unlikely, but this situation could change next summer. Whether to sign for Barcelona, move to the Premier League, or await a possible offer from Real Madrid remains a significant decision for him.
