Three issues Barcelona work to resolve ahead of Xavi’s €50 million-rated ‘obsession’ signing

May 16, 2024Trending News

Journalist Alex Pintanel has reported that within the Barcelona offices, tensions are running high.

It is no secret that Barça are eagerly waiting to sort out their financial troubles so they can bolster their team for the next season.

Xavi, in that regard, has already shared with Deco the names he believes are crucial for elevating the team’s performance to compete on par with Europe’s finest.

However, the manager himself admitted during a recent press conference that this goal is still a long way off. Nevertheless, the club remains hopeful about pulling off some significant deals.

As such, one player who has caught Xavi’s attention is Nico Williams, but Barcelona know that negotiating with Athletic Club is out of the question. If they want to secure the winger, they will have to cough up nearly €50 million as per his release clause.

Xavi is obsessed with the idea of signing Nico Williams. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Despite Nico’s recent contract extension until 2027, with hopes of playing European football with Athletic, Barça’s interest could potentially disrupt his plans.

Apart from the aforementioned issue, Barcelona are also working on a few more problems that can hinder this signing. Here, we take a look at those:

Financial margin

Xavi thinks Nico is a special player who could really help fix a big problem the team has been facing this season.

The journalist mentions that once Barcelona secure the much-needed pivot player, the next goal will be to bring in the Athletic forward. This is a top priority for Xavi. If they have enough financial margin, they will make the move.

As such, Barcelona have reportedly closed the signing of Guido Rodriguez, making him their first summer acquisition. If this is indeed true, the team from Catalonia has secured a pivot and upon further introspection of finances, the next target is Nico.