Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta believes Nico Williams would take the Liga giants to "another level".
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Williams has starred for Athletic Bilbao and SpainLinked with Barcelona, Arsenal and moreBarca icon Iniesta delivers verdict on wingerWHAT HAPPENED?
Amid Barcelona reportedly reaching an agreement in principle to sign Williams, club legend Iniesta believes he would be a great addition for the Catalan team – who failed to win a trophy last season – but is unsure whether a deal will come to pass.
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"The level he’s showing is in line with the national team,” he told . “We’re talking about Nico [Williams] or Lamine [Yamal], but you could also talk about Fabián [Ruiz], Rodri, Dani Olmo… anyone. Nico Williams has also had a fantastic season at his club, he’s a name that will surely be heard by the big teams. His signing for Barca would give the club another level, but we’ll see what happens.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Despite Barca's much-publicised financial struggles, it appears they are pushing ahead to sign the 22-year-old. Williams scored eight goals and bagged 19 assists in all competitions last season and that form earned him a starting spot at the Euros. He has scored a goal and an assist in Spain's run to the final in Germany and that has attracted interest from Barca, Arsenal, Chelsea, and more. If Hansi Flick's side recruited him, that would be a big statement of intent.
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While speculation will continue to ramp up over Williams' future, prompting his club to hit out at those "bombarding" him with questions about where he will play next season, the winger will prepare for Spain's Euro 2024 final against England on Sunday.