Luis Enrique asks PSG to sign Nico Williams

PSG is interested in signing the Athletic Club forward for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Javier Parra Peña | 17 Feb 2026 | 08.30
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Luis Enrique asks PSG for the signing of Nico Williams
Luis Enrique asks PSG for the signing of Nico Williams

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The sports planning of PSG has taken a radical turn following a specific request from Luis Enrique to include Nico Williams.

The Asturian coach aims to secure his front line against possible departures of key players like Ousmane Dembélé or Bradley Barcola to the competitive English league.

This strategy seeks to keep the Parisian team at the top of European football, capitalizing on the imbalance and directness offered by the winger from Athletic Club. The French board is already aware of the conditions required to carry out this operation, which would shake up the transfer market during the upcoming summer transfer window.

PSG and Luis Enrique's ambitious plan for their attack

PSG understands that to maintain a winning project, they must anticipate talent leaving their current luxury offensive rotation. Luis Enrique has full confidence in the abilities of the Navarrese forward, whom he considers the ideal profile to energize the team's wing play.

The blistering pace and sharp dribbling of the younger Williams brother fit seamlessly into the Spanish coach's tactical board. Despite dealing with a troublesome pubalgia this season, his stats of four goals and six assists demonstrate his absolute value.

PSG has received positive reports regarding the player's willingness to consider formal proposals that would allow him to make the leap to the European elite.

Nico Williams' release clause sets the path

Athletic Club stands firm on their stance to adhere to the one hundred million euro release clause to allow their star to leave. For PSG, this figure represents a significant but necessary investment if their current offensive stalwarts move to the UK.

At 23 years old, Nico Williams is at the right moment to face a challenge of this magnitude under familiar guidance. The previous relationship between the coach and the player in the national team significantly facilitates negotiations and the future adaptation to the French dressing room.

PSG closely monitors the winger's progress in Bilbao, knowing that the competition for his services will be fierce given the financial power of other clubs.

The financial engineering behind the potential transfer of Lezama's gem

The French squad must balance their books to make a nine-figure signing, especially if they plan to revamp their starting attacking lineup. Nico Williams has played 26 games this season, proving that even with physical niggles, he is a constant and decisive danger creator.

PSG envisions a young and explosive frontline where the Spanish player would share responsibilities with new talents arriving in the French capital. Talks between the institutions are expected to escalate once the official competitions conclude, aiming to avoid unnecessary distractions for the talented left-footer.

Luis Enrique is pushing for a swift closure of the deal to prevent British teams from convincing the speedy international before the Parisians. The future of PSG's attack seems inevitably tied to the boots of Nico Williams, who is ready to leave his mark in Paris.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Luis Enrique pide al PSG el fichaje de Nico Williams

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