Athletic Club admit they cannot stop Nico Williams but vow to make Barcelona sweat

According to a fresh update from SPORT, Athletic Club are slowly coming to terms with the inevitable that their star forward Nico Williams is set to leave the club and join Barcelona.

However, despite this acceptance, the Bilbao-based side is determined not to make the process easy for the Catalans.

Unlike last summer, when Nico seemed unsure about a move, this time his stance has changed. The 22-year-old winger has now made it clear that he wants to play for Barcelona and has agreed to a six-year contract with the club.

His decision has left Athletic Club surprised and scrambling for a response. Initially, they did not take Barça’s approach seriously, but the consistent contact between the player’s camp and the Catalan side has confirmed that the deal is very much in motion.