Barcelona want Nico Williams and Ramin Yamal back at the Camp Nou next season after their impressive performances in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph.
The pair were Spain’s two standout players as they won the tournament in Germany. Williams finished with two goals and an assist, while Yamal, who turned 17 the day before the final, had one goal and four assists.
Athletic Bilbao are determined to keep hold of the 22-year-old despite interest from Barcelona and other top clubs in Europe.
Williams, 22, scored two goals and had one assist in Germany.
However, his transfer fee could be an issue for the Catalan club as he has a buyout clause of £53m (€63m).
Bilbao have proven they can compete with Spain’s top clubs on wages, having recently signed new contracts for other Spanish internationals, including goalkeeper Unai Simon.
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Former Barcelona academy coaches Oscar Lopez and Albert Capelas tell Sky Sports why Ramin Yamal is so special ahead of Spain’s Euro 2024 semi-final clash with France.
Sky Sports News It was reported earlier this summer that Chelsea are interested in Williams, but are unlikely to push through with a move due to his transfer fee being too high.
Williams repeatedly told reporters during the Euros that he did not want to talk about his future, with questions said to have angered Athletic Bilbao managers.
But given Williams’ explosive rise on the European stage with Luis de la Fuente’s young team, such questions were inevitable.
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When does the summer transfer window open and close?
that much Summer transfer window 2024 The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have officially begun.
The period ends on August 30th at 11pm UK time (England) and 11.30pm Scottish time (Scotland).
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have brought forward their deadlines to link up with other major European leagues. The deadlines were set following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
