After reports on Saturday that Nico Williams had given Barcelona the green light to complete his transfer, the Athletic Bilbao star stunned Catalan fans with a video hinting that he would not be leaving the Basque club this summer.
Athletic Bilbao posted a video on its official accounts featuring Nico Williams, announcing that the Spanish international would wear the number 10 shirt next season, meaning he is staying at San Mamés.
Williams commented on the video, saying that he had requested the number 10 shirt after Iker Muniain’s departure and expressed his immense pride in wearing it.
Due to this video, Barcelona’s management has begun to look for an alternative, according to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The Barca management is considering signing Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman as the primary alternative to strengthen the left wing if the Williams deal falls through, and Bayern would welcome the sale of the French star.
Barcelona could acquire Coman on loan with an option to buy next year, which aligns perfectly with the club’s current economic situation.
