Victor Font, a prospective candidate for Barcelona’s presidency, has stated that the club cannot afford to sign Nico Williams this summer.
In an interview with The Athletic, Font discussed his aspirations to become president of Barcelona, a position he previously ran for in 2021 and aims to pursue again in 2026. He emphasized that the club currently lacks the financial capacity to secure Williams’ signature.
Williams has a release clause set at €58 million (£48m/$63m). While he has been offered a new contract by Athletic Club, and there is interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Chelsea, reports suggest he may stay at San Mames rather than pursue a high-profile transfer.
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Font remarked, “I wish we could sign Nico Williams as it is what we need. The current president [Joan Laporta] has suggested it is possible, but that is not true. Today, it cannot be done. We hope it will be possible in the future, but not at this moment.”
Williams is expected to make a decision soon, either staying at Bilbao or potentially agreeing to a move elsewhere.