Bayern’s latest attempt to convince Nico Williams that Munich is the right choice for him seemingly hasn’t worked. The Germans tried with a 12,000,000 euros salary—more than what Barcelona can offer—added significant bonuses, and explained that he would be the first-choice left winger. However, the Spanish international rejected it all and, for what feels like the hundredth time, declared: I only want Barca. Is there anything that could change his mind after all this? It seems unlikely. And if anything could, it would probably be the well-known issue of Barcelona’s finances and player registration.Nico Williams effect – war between Barcelona and Athletic BilbaoThat very topic was addressed today, ahead of the La Liga fixture draw for the new season, by the man who probably irritates Barcelona fans the most. That’s right, it wasn’t hard to guess—Javier Tebas, the president of the competition.“Nico Williams? If he were to become a Barcelona player today, he certainly wouldn’t be able to be registered” Tebas stated bluntly as always. He also added that Real Madrid would be punished for targeting referees on their TV channel ahead of last season’s final showdown with Barca. Tebas also explained that the Catalans are not yet under the ‘1:1’ rule, which means that the club can buy one player when they sell one player.“What we will do, as we have always done, is that FC Barcelona will have to comply with the regulations to sign players, be it Nico Williams, Haaland, Messi…whoever it may be. And we won’t change anything. The president of FC Barcelona said it, they’re not under the 1:1 rule. I hope they’re under the 1:1 rule as soon as possible, as I hope all clubs are. But as I always say, FC Barcelona knows what it has to do to be under the 1:1 rule because the regulations are already well known. And Athletic Club also knows what FC Barcelona has to do, because in February we were very transparent so that no one would doubt Financial Fair Play” he explained further in an interview with EFE.The transfer saga is over – Nico says ‘Yes’ and leaves BilbaoBut while Tebas strikes the anvil, Catalan media hit the hammer, announcing the imminent activation of the young winger’s release clause. They even report that Nico has shortened his vacation in order to finalize the deal by Friday—so he can return to Spain and begin all the bureaucratic procedures to exit his contract with Bilbao. For reference, the Basque club will receive 62 million euros for his release.##NAJAVA_MECA_9002123##
