Pedri hopes Spain team-mate Nico Williams will quickly be a part of him at Barcelona after the pair’s quest for Euro 2024 glory is over.
The youthful La Roja duo have been integral to Spain’s good begin on the worldwide match in Germany, successful all 4 matches to succeed in the quarter-finals.
Williams netted a high quality solo purpose in Sunday’s 4-1 hammering of Georgia, changing into the primary participant on report on the Euros (since 1980) to attain, help and full 100% of his passes (46/46) in a recreation he began.
Germany await for Luis de la Fuente’s facet on Friday within the final eight, but no matter that end result, Pedri desires to be enjoying in LaLiga with winger Williams subsequent season.
Barcelona have been linked with a transfer for the Athletic Bilbao ahead, with Liverpool reportedly additionally , and fellow Spain winger Lamine Yamal has already endorsed a transfer to the Blaugrana.
Pedri echoed Yamal’s sentiment, telling Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo that Williams becoming a member of would mark a major acquisition for Barcelona.
21y 354d – Three of the six youngest gamers to attain & help each in a single Euro recreation ever are Spanish (Fabregas in 2008, Ferran Torres in 2021 & Nico Williams in 2024, all of them with 21 years previous). Proactive#EURO2024 #SPAGEO pic.twitter.com/mxPJu76GXT
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) June 30, 2024
“We don’t discuss it a lot. It’s a choice that he and Barca need to make,” the midfielder mentioned. “Sure, it’s clear that he can be a spectacular signing.
“We’re already seeing what he’s doing on the Euros. Hopefully he may be with us, however we don’t know but as a result of he has a contract with Athletic.
“No matter has to occur, will occur.”
Chelsea are additionally mentioned to have an curiosity in Williams, who has three years left on his contract in Bilbao.
Williams, who performs membership soccer with brother Inaki, beforehand steered his future stays at his present membership, slightly than elsewhere.
“I’m very comfortable in Bilbao and that’s all I’ve to say,” Williams mentioned in an interview final month. “Sure, I’m fairly clear, in the long run, as I’ve informed you, Athletic is my residence.”
