Athletic Club is set to sign Barcelona Star as Nico Williams replacement if he leaves the club this summer to join Barcelona

This summer presents an opportunity for every club to strengthen their squads, including FC Barcelona. For La Blaugrana, building a competitive team is crucial ahead of the new season. Consequently, Barcelona is already focused on several key tasks.

One of their targets is Athletic Club star Nico Williams, who is 22 years old. Williams has caught Barcelona’s eye with his skill and development over the past season, having played a key role in Spain’s successful European Championship campaign.

However, Barcelona’s interest in Williams has caused significant concern for his current club. Although Athletic Club is unhappy with Barcelona’s pursuit of Nico Williams, which includes substantial promises, they seem to have identified a solution for themselves.

According to SPORT, the Basque club has found a potential replacement for Williams. Robert Navarro, also 22 and a La Masia product currently playing for Real Sociedad, is the player Athletic Club is eyeing.

The source also mentions that Navarro’s potential arrival as a free agent in 2025 is seen as an attractive option. Since Athletic Club would not have to pay a transfer fee for him, they consider him a good fit for next season.

This situation likely benefits Barcelona, easing their efforts. With personal talks progressing well, Barcelona should be able to finalize the transfer saga soon.

Despite this, Athletic Club is still trying to retain Nico Williams. Their recent moves are clearly aimed at regaining the player’s trust and making him feel valued.