JAKARTA - Barcelona winger Raphinha publicly expressed his support for Nico Williams' potential move to Camp Nou.
The Brazilian player even expressed his readiness to adapt to a new role in order to accommodate the presence of the young Athletic Bilbao winger.
"Any player who comes to contribute will definitely be accepted. Those who come with a hard worker mentality are very good for the team," said Raphinha as quoted by Mundo Deportivo on Saturday.
"It's not a coincidence that Nico Williams is considered joining Barcelona. He's a high-quality player," continued the Brazilian.
Rumors of Nico's transfer to Barcelona have escalated in recent weeks. The 22-year-old has attracted attention with his impressive performance with Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish national team, especially after helping Spain win Euro 2024.
The Athletic report even mentions that Williams has reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona, with a release clause of 60 million euros (around Rp1.13 trillion) which is the focus of negotiations between the two clubs.
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Raphinha, who last season performed brilliantly with 18 goals and 11 assists in the Spanish League, did not see Williams' arrival as a threat. Instead, he fully supports the move and is ready to shift to more central positions, such as attacking midfielders.
Williams' presence on the left side, along with Lamine Yamal on the right and Robert Lewandowski as the spearhead, has the potential to form a deadly attack quartet for Barcelona.
With the support of key players like Raphinha, Barcelona's move to attract Nico Williams looks even more solid.
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