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Bayern Munich experiences next transfer defeat: Williams already taken!
FC Bayern Munich is missing out on important transfers again: Florian Wirtz is moving to Liverpool, Nico Williams to Barcelona.
Bayern Munich experiences next transfer defeat: Williams already taken!
FC Bayern Munich is once again facing a bitter transfer bankruptcy. The young Spanish European champion Nico Williams, who was considered the German record champions' dream player, has decided to move to FC Barcelona. This reports merkur.de. Williams, who is 22 years old and currently plays for Athletic Bilbao, originally wanted to play for Bayern, but recently made it clear that he wanted to go to Barcelona.
What is particularly noteworthy is that Williams is willing to forego part of his salary to make the move possible. This decision could come as a surprise to many observers, as there had previously been rumors of wage demands of up to 20 million euros gross. The player currently earns around eight million euros in Bilbao, which makes the decision all the more remarkable.
Negotiations and competition
It was repeatedly heard that Bayern was interested in Williams. Coach Hansi Flick has already made phone calls to the player to explain the prospects in Munich to him. But despite these efforts, Barcelona prevailed in the race for the signing sport.sky.de reported. Barca president Joan Laporta is currently examining the financial options for the transfer, which comes with a release clause of between 60 and 65 million euros.
Williams' decision to move to Barcelona brings further challenges for Bayern. While they are confident that they are informed about current developments, the German champions are ready if Williams' transfer fails. Added to this are Williams' openly expressed salary expectations, which could put Bayern in a more superior position than other clubs.
Bavaria's strategic options
After the departure of Florian Wirtz, who also decided against Bayern and in favor of Liverpool, the record champions now have to seriously look for alternatives. The situation makes it clear that Bayern are under pressure in this transfer window and may have to develop new strategies in order to remain competitive.
The developments surrounding Nico Williams and his intention to move show that, despite its impressive history and sporting successes, FC Bayern is not always the first port of call for talent. It will be crucial for those responsible at the club how they react to these setbacks and what new paths they take to attract future talent.