Barcelona legend Rivaldo has urged the Blaugrana club to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams who has been linked with a summer move.
Nico Williams enjoyed a brilliant 2023/24 season with Athletic Bilbao and has continued the impressive form with Spain at the ongoing Euro 2024.
Though Nico has also been linked with other European clubs, Rivaldo, according to SPORT, has pleaded with the Blaugrana club to sign the Spanish winger.
The Brazilian believed that signing him this summer would be a very good piece of business for his former club:
Nicholas Williams of Spain reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Italy (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)
“For the cost of his release clause and everything he has been doing, I think it is a very reasonable value… He has been outstanding with his performances at Athletic Club this season, and now he’s doing incredibly well with Spain in the EUROS. He has everything it takes to succeed at FC Barcelona; the club must consider him.”
In addition to advocating his signing for FC Barcelona, Rivaldo also defended Nico and Yamal for their celebration after scoring a goal for Spain:
“Scoring a goal is so great and important for every player that, I believe, each one should celebrate it as they want. A dance is not a provocation but a show of joy from the players. Vini and Neymar were criticized for doing these dances.”
“These criticisms always come from rival teams that get upset. But I think we should continue with this joy, and everyone should celebrate as they want, always respecting the opponent. It was great that they did it.”
“They are playing well, scoring goals, and dancing like Brazilian players do. I don’t think there should be criticism, but rather applause for the players who have that personality to celebrate like that after scoring.”
Nico Williams has formed a great partnership with Lamine Yamal at the ongoing European championship and fans are eager to see them play together at Barcelona.
