Barcelona Pushes Forward in Summer Rebuild as Lamine Yamal Urges Club to Sign Neco Williams
Barcelona is actively working to strengthen its squad this summer in a bid to reclaim domestic and European dominance, with the Champions League being the club’s ultimate target. Under new head coach Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana are shaping a long-term project — and one rising star is already playing a vocal role off the pitch.
According to El Nacional, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is pushing for the signing of his Spain teammate and close friend, Nico Williams, from Athletic Bilbao. Yamal believes Williams is the perfect fit for Barcelona’s left wing, citing their chemistry developed during national team training camps.
While the club admires other players like Marcus Rashford and Luis Díaz, Yamal is confident that Williams’ pace, dribbling, and understanding of his game make him the ideal addition. Although Barcelona has not yet submitted an official offer, the release clause in Williams’ contract is not seen as a major hurdle—financial constraints, however, remain the biggest obstacle.
Insiders suggest that Yamal’s growing influence in the squad, along with the support of young teammates like Gavi and Balde, could sway the club’s leadership. The ball is now in President Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco’s court, but one thing is clear: Lamine Yamal is determined to see Neco Williams at Camp Nou next season.
