Fabrizio Romano shares encouraging development on Barcelona’s pursuit of Nico WilliamsBarcelona prioritizes signing Athletic Club’s Nico Williams, 22, after the player expressed strong interest in joining. Barça is prepared to activate his €58m release clause, per Fabrizio Romano. While not finalized, Williams’s eagerness and player backing swayed Barcelona to shift focus from targets like Luis Diaz, favoring an immediate impact over flexible payments. Athletic’s firm stance on the release clause presents a financial challenge for Barcelona.