According to @LaVanguardia, Barcelona are now planning to pay the full release clause for Nico Williams by the end of this week, with Friday pinpointed as the crucial moment to fast-track his arrival. 🔜✅
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🔵🔴 The Breakdown:
💰 Release Clause: €58M–€60M
🗓️ Planned Activation: Friday
🧩 The club wants to finalize personal terms and complete all documents immediately after triggering the clause.
📑 Announcement could come next week, ahead of preseason and Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday.
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🔥 Why This Is HUGE:
Nico has already given the green light for a Barça move.
His arrival will complete a deadly duo on the wings with Lamine Yamal.
Manager Hansi Flick is pushing hard to have him in the squad as early as possible to implement his tactical plans.
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⚠️ Next Steps:
Once the clause is paid:
1. Nico becomes a free agent from Athletic Bilbao’s control.
2. Barça will register him immediately under their new 1:1 financial fair play ratio.
3. A formal presentation at Camp Nou is expected shortly after.
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🔥 Operation Nico is entering its final chapter.
Barça are moving in silence — but with absolute int
ent.
Friday could be the day everything changes.
