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That is interesting news about Nico Williams and Barcelona. It really looks like deal is moving forward especially since he is reportedly looking for home in Barcelona.
Main problem seems to be how money will be paid. Athletic wants all money at once but Barcelona wants to pay in smaller amounts over time. This is not surprising because Barcelona is known to have money problems. It will be interesting to see how they sort this out to finish transfer.
Nico Williams will be with the Barcelona squad next season and it is final. And Laporta will do it anyway. Barcelona are in financial crisis, it is true. Even then, raising 50 million is not a big task for Laporta. Athletic Club is probably willing to receive the entire amount at once. However, even if Barcelona offers to pay more than 70% at once, I think Athletic Club will agree. Barcelona will gradually pay the rest over the course of a few months. Since Nico Williams is willing to go to Barcelona, I think Athletic Club will give Barcelona that little bit of opportunity.