Rivaldo Explains Why Barcelona’s Signing of Nico Williams Won’t Be Enough to Challenge Real Madrid
- La Liga powerhouse, Barcelona are reportedly in hot pursuit of Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 star Nico Williams
- The signing of the forward has continued to gain momentum, especially after Real Madrid signed Kylian Mbappe
- Brazil's Rivaldo Ferreira, has explained why the signing of the Athletic Club star will not be enough to challenge Real Madrid
Discussions about Barcelona potentially signing Nico Williams are increasingly gaining attention.
The 22-year-old, who shone during UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain, has been strongly linked to the Catalan club, particularly due to his promising connection with youngster, Lamine Yamal.
The momentum around a potential transfer for the Athletic Club forward has also been bolstered by Real Madrid's acquisition of Kylian Mbappe.
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However, despite the growing fan demand for Williams, former Brazil forward, Rivaldo Ferreira, has shared his perspective on why acquiring the Athletic star might not be sufficient for Barcelona to compete with Real Madrid.
Rivaldo speaks on the signing of Nico Willams
In an interview captured by Barca Universal, the 52-year-old who played for Barcelona between 1997 and 2002, touched on the potential transfer of the young Spanish forward.
The Brazilian football icon acknowledged that while signing Williams would be a significant boost for the club, Barcelona may still need additional players to match their arch-rivals, Real Madrid.
“Of course, it’s impossible to predict the future, but Barça must demonstrate through their performance that they can compete with Real Madrid. On paper, adding Nico would strengthen the team, but they need to prove it on the field, especially in the Clásicos,” he said.
“Although I have a great affection for Barça, I must be honest: Real Madrid is currently ahead. Signing Nico Williams would be a positive step, but I believe one or two more acquisitions are necessary to regain the team’s former glory.”
According to a recent report from Football Espana, sporting director, Deco, met with Williams’ agent earlier this week to discuss the contract proposal for the 22-year-old winger.
Given Barcelona's financial constraints, activating the release clause for Williams seems to be their best option to secure the young talent.
Why Mbappe will miss Real Madrid’s pre-season tour
Briefly News in another report detailed the reasons why Mbappe would miss Real Madrid’s pre-season tour in the United States.
The French forward recently penned a five-year contract with Los Blancos after a seven-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain.
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Viginia Akinyi (sports editor) Viginia Akinyi is the current import editor at Briefly News. She holds a B.Sc. in Communication and Public Relations from Moi University and has previously worked with Lolwe TV, Daily Nation Eldoret Bureau and SportsBrief.com. Email: viginia.akinyi@briefly.co.za
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