Javier Thibbas, president of the Spanish League, sparked the controversy again with a shocking statement about the ability of Barcelona to register the Spanish international Niko Williams, the Athletic Bilbao star, if he signed him during the current summer transfer window of 2025, due to the continuation of the economic crisis of the Catalan club.
Tebas: Barcelona cannot register Niko yet
During the Spanish League draw ceremony for the new season, Tebas said:
“Barcelona is currently not able to register Niko Williams, even if he completed the contract with him, because the financial crisis is still in place,” which represents a painful blow to the club’s management aspirations to enhance the team’s attack in preparation for the 2025/2026 season.
Barcelona excels sportsly .. but the obstacle is financially
Global reports have confirmed Barcelona’s superiority over Bayern Munich in the sports race to sign Niko Williams, thanks to the player’s desire to continue inside the League and play under the leadership of coach Hans Felk. But the financial crisis may resolve the deal in another direction, especially in light of the position of the La Liga Association that refuses to register any new deal unless the club is committed to the rules of fair financial play.
Bayern Munich moves vigorously
For his part, reliable German journalist “Florian Plentberg” revealed that Bayern Munich is still in a preparation for the kidnapping of the deal if Barcelona fails, and made a new financial offer for the player that includes a net annual salary of 12 million euros, a number that exceeds Barcelona currently to present.
Williams contract items with Bilbao
Niko Williams has a contract with Athletic Bilbao that extends until the summer of 2027, and includes a criminal condition of 63 million euros, which facilitates his departure if the appropriate financial offer is available and the penalty clause is paid without the need for lengthy negotiations.
Niko Williams performance in La Liga 2024/2025
Williams participated in 29 games during the last season in the Spanish League with Bilbao, during which he scored 5 goals and presented 5 decisive passes, to continue to confirm his talent as one of the most prominent young wings in La Liga.
