Barcelona’s interest in Nico Williams during the last two years has finally come to fruition, since Footmercato revealed today that Catalan giants have reached an agreement with the attacker, with a contract valid until June 2031.

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams form a very powerful attack duo in the Spanish team.

Barcelona has reached an agreement with Nico Williams for signing, according to Santi Aouuna de Footmercato. The contract will be extended until June 2031 and the player will receive a gross salary of 12 million euros per season.

Nico Williams, currently Athletic Club player, has been one of the most followed players by Barcelona’s sports management in recent months, including last season. A strange aspect that feeds rumors about his arrival are the recent social networks of his Spanish teammates Balde and Lamine Yamal, as well as the fact that the Brazilian striker of Barcelona, ​​Raphinha, has just added as a friend of the Athletic player on Instagram.

These gestures are understood as a show of approach and support for the possibility of signing Spanish. The agreement, which has not been officially announced, will reinforce Barcelona’s commitment to young talents.

The Footmercato report places the Catalan club ahead of other European giants such as Chelsea, Bayern and Arsenal in the race to sign Williams. The last details are expected in the coming weeks and the arrival of Nico Williams to Camp Nou will be officially announced.