Itâs true that multiple credible sources confirm Nico Williams is now open to a âŹ12 million gross per year deal to move to Barcelona:
Reuters-affiliated BarcaUniversal reports heâs willing to accept âŹ12âŻM grossâabout âŹ6.3âŻM netâif Barça triggers their offer this summer .
OneFootball echoes that report, stating Barcaâs sporting director Deco has met his representatives and âWilliams is ready to accept a âŹ12âŻM gross salaryâ to facilitate the move .
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đ Context & What It Means
Detail Info
Release Clause Estimated around âŹ60âŻM, though Athletic may raise it
Salary Outlook His current gross wages at Athletic are ~âŹ10.4âŻM/year . î¨819-0î¨ âŹ12âŻM from Barça is close to his present earnings.
Interest Level Barcelona see him as a priority; Bayern Munich also eye him but may struggle to match the terms .
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â ď¸ Bottom Line
Yes, the reports from Sport and reputable outlets like OneFootball are credibleâthe âŹ12M gross salary figure isnât made up.
However, the move isnât sealed yet. Barcelona still face challenges with FFP, transfer fee, and squad registration .
If they can navigate those hurdles, Williams is likely to join, given his openness to the wage and his enthusia
sm about the project .