Nico Williams, previously written off by FC Barcelona’s leadership after turning down a transfer last year due to financial concerns, has made a gesture of reconciliation. His agent, [Félix Tainta, met with Barça sporting director Deco last Friday](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/6/13/24448653/nico-williams-agent-meets-with-deco-in-barcelona-to-discuss-spain-stars-future) in Barcelona to express the player’s revived interest in joining the Catalan club. This move, while not yet shifting Barça’s top priority - still Liverpool’s Luis Díaz - does bring Williams back into the conversation as a legitimate alternative, [according to a new repor](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20250614/1002483056/gesto-nico-williams-reconquistar-barca.html)t.
The winger’s renewed interest comes as Barcelona continues its search for a wide attacker. Díaz remains their primary target, but Liverpool FC has been reluctant to negotiate. Should talks stall, Deco has other names in mind, now including Williams.
He also draws interest from Bayern Munich, Arsenal FC, and Chelsea FC. The German giants recently met with his agent and could make a financially stronger offer than Barcelona. Arsenal and Chelsea, eager to reinforce their squads, are closely monitoring the situation. Real Madrid, once rumored to be in the race, has focused elsewhere with major signings like Franco Mastantuono and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Although Bayern and the Premier League teams are viable alternatives, the player’s preference is to remain in Spain. That narrows his options to staying at Athletic - who are offering a renewal - or joining Barcelona.
His €62 million release clause is within reach for his suitors. Should Barça proceed, they must assure Williams that La Liga registration issues won’t repeat the problems faced with Dani Olmo or Pau Víctor.
Williams, having recovered from injury, aims to arrive at Barça in top form with hopes of recreating the magic seen alongside Lamine Yamal for Spain at Euro 2024 and the Nations League. The final decision, however, may still take time.