FC Barcelona has been linked with Nico Williams for more than a month now. Though all the important parties seemed to agree on the potential move, Nico Williams' final decision has drastically changed the possibility of this transfer. At a stage where it was certain that Nico's reunion with Yamal would happen at the Blaugrana club, any such possibilities look slim now.
Because Nico was taking this long time to make a final decision when he happily agreed in the beginning, it was made clear that his move to Barcelona looked dicey. Moreover, the latest reports regarding his final decision indicate the same: that he would complete the promise he had given to his brother Inaki regarding his stay at Athletic.
What next for Barca's left-wing spot as Nico Williams' deal turns off?
According to recent reports, Nico Williams has some doubts about joining Barcelona now. The Spanish winger thinks of staying at Athletic Club and postponing joining Barça for a year. Although Deco is trying to convince the player that the right time is now, chances look slim that he would make a move to Barcelona. Thus, the question arises: what next for Barca's left-wing spot?
As rumors had it earlier that the club thought Dani Olmo was a plan B for the Nico Williams deal, Barcelona would now use the release clause cash for Olmo's deal. Given the player's versatility to play as a left winger, right winger, midfielder, and a false nine, Barca could easily employ the attacking Spaniard in the left-wing role.
Moreover, despite Barcelona's first offer for Olmo getting rejected by RB Leipzig, the club had new contacts with Dani Olmo's camp over the weekend, and they're preparing a new proposal to send to RB Leipzig. Though the proposal is being discussed internally, the player's priority to return to Barcelona might favor the club.
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona had new contacts with Dani Olmo's camp over the weekend and they're preparing a new proposal to send to RB Leipzig, still discussed internally.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 29, 2024
Barça, waiting for Nico Williams decision... but keeping Olmo option active. pic.twitter.com/QtCK2Goyb4
Now that Nico's decision has turned off a potential Barcelona move, the Blaugrana club would barge into Dani Olmo's deal. Recent reports from Mundo Deportivo reflect Leipzig's readiness for the move. Leipzig wants to sell Dani Olmo as soon as possible because they have already found a replacement and need about €30 million to sign him.
In case Barcelona put forward a decent offer for the German club, Dani Olmo's potential move might become a reality soon. With further updates yet to come for Olmo's move, Barcelona would hope they managed to reinforce their left-wing spot with Olmo, unlike the case of Nico Williams.